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

1. (1) Commission--The Texas Transportation Commission.
2. (2) Construction contract--A contract entered under Transportation Code, Chapter 223, Subchapter A, for the construction or reconstruction of a segment of the state highway system.
3. (3) Contract--A highway construction or maintenance contract that is subject to this subchapter.
4. (4) Contractor--One who participates, through a contract or any tier of subcontract, in a highway, transit, or airport program.
5. (5) Department--The Texas Department of Transportation.
6. (6) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)--A business certified as a disadvantaged business in accordance with the Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP).
7. (7) Executive director--The executive director of the department.
8. (8) Firm--A business entity, including a sole proprietorship, partnership, or other association, or corporation.
9. (9) Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)--Any business certified as a historically underutilized business by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
10. (10) Maintenance contract--A contract entered under Transportation Code, Chapter 223, Subchapter A, for the maintenance of a segment of the state highway system.
11. (11) Respondent--A person that responds to an invitation to bid, request for proposal, or comparable solicitation related to a contract to which this subchapter applies.
12. (12) Small Business Enterprise (SBE)--A firm that is certified as a small business enterprise under this subchapter.

Source Note:The provisions of this §9.302 adopted to be effective September 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 5320; amended to be effective September 19, 2018, 43 TexReg 5996.