In this subchapter:

1. (1) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that:

   1. (A) is issued by a licensing authority; and
   2. (B) a person must obtain to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession.
2. (2) "Licensing authority" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency of the state that issues a license.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 616 (H.B. 963), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.