In this chapter:

1. (1) "Department" means the Texas Department of Transportation.
2. (2) "Registration" of a motor vehicle includes a renewal of the registration of that vehicle.

3. (3) "Traffic law" means a statute or ordinance, a violation of which is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200, that regulates, on a street, road, or highway of this state:

   1. (A) the conduct or condition of a person while operating a motor vehicle; or
   2. (B) the condition of a motor vehicle being operated.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.160(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.