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

1. (1) Code--Government Code, Chapter 552.
2. (2) Commission--Texas Transportation Commission.
3. (3) Department--Texas Department of Transportation.
4. (4) Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE)--A business concern certified as a DBE by the department.
5. (5) District engineer--The chief administrative officer of a district of the department.
6. (6) Division director--The chief administrative officer of a division or special office of the department.
7. (7) Historically underutilized business (HUB)--A business concern certified as a HUB by the General Services Commission.
8. (8) Internet--The international computer network of federal and nonfederal interoperable packet switched data networks or a similar computer bulletin board or computer network accessible to the public.
9. (9) Manipulation--The process of modifying, reordering, or decoding of information with human intervention.
10. (10) Personal information--Information that identifies an individual, including an individual's photograph or computerized image, social security number, driver identification number, personal identification certificate number, name, address other than the postal routing code, telephone number, and medical or disability information. The term does not include information on vehicular accidents, driving violations, or drivers' license or registration status.
11. (11) Processing--The execution of a sequence of coded instructions by a computer producing a result.
12. (12) Programming--The process of producing a sequence of coded instructions that can be executed by a computer.
13. (13) Political subdivision--A county, municipality, local board, or other governmental body of this state having authority to provide a public service.
14. (14) Service agreement--A contractual agreement which allows individuals, businesses, or state governmental agencies or institutions to access the department's vehicle registration records.
15. (15) Special district--A political subdivision of the state established to provide a single public service within a specific geographical area.
16. (16) Vehicle registration record--Information contained in the department's files which reflects, but is not limited to, the make, vehicle identification number, year, model, body style, license number, and the name, address, and social security number of the registered owner.
17. (17) Written request--A request made in writing including electronic mail, electronic media, or facsimile transmission.

Source Note:The provisions of this §3.11 adopted to be effective September 26, 1996, 21 TexReg 8955; amended to be effective October 20, 1997, 22 TexReg 10155.