The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Department--The Texas Department of Transportation.
2. (2) Executive director--The chief administrative officer of the department.

3. (3) Intellectual property--Ideas, publications, and other original innovations fixed in a tangible medium, including, but not limited to:

   1. (A) literary works;
   2. (B) logos;
   3. (C) service marks;
   4. (D) studies;
   5. (E) maps and planning documents;
   6. (F) engineering, architectural, and graphic designs;
   7. (G) manuals;
   8. (H) automated systems software;
   9. (I) audiovisual works;
   10. (J) sound recordings;
   11. (K) travel literature, including but not limited to pamphlets, bulletins, books, maps, periodicals, and electronic information published or produced under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6144e; and
   12. (L) mechanical devices.
4. (4) Intellectual Property Committee--Individuals appointed by the executive director to evaluate and make recommendations to the executive director or his or her designee concerning issues relating to ownership and protection of intellectual property.
5. (5) Senior management team member--The department administrative officer responsible for a department division or special office.

Source Note:The provisions of this §22.21 adopted to be effective November 20, 1997, 22 TexReg 11093.