The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Attorney General--The Attorney General of the State of Texas. (2) Bid--A written offer in the form specified by the department to purchase real property for a specified cash amount and under terms and conditions required by the department. (3) Bid deposit--A cash amount determined by adding the proposed sale expenses including, but not limited to, the appraisal fee, advertising fee, and surveying fee, plus an amount equal to 5.0% of the appraised value. (4) Commission--The Texas Transportation Commission. (5) Department--The Texas Department of Transportation. (6) Director--The director of the right of way division of the department or the director's designee not below the level of section director. (7) District--One of the 25 geographical district offices of the department. (8) District engineer--The chief executive officer in charge of a district of the department. (9) Person--An individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, organization, government, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other legal entity. (10) Real property--An interest in real property that is held or controlled by the department for a highway purpose as defined by Transportation Code, §203.051 and §203.052. |
