The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Communicates directly with, or any variation of
that phrase--In Government Code, Chapter 305, and in this chapter
includes communication by facsimile transmission.
(2) Expenditure--In Government Code, Chapter 305, and
in this chapter does not include a payment of less than $200 that
is fully reimbursed by the member of the legislative or executive
branch who benefits from the expenditure if the member of the legislative
or executive branch fully reimburses the person making the payment
before the date the person would otherwise be required to report the
payment.
(3) Lobby activity--Direct communication with and preparation
for direct communication with a member of the legislative or executive
branch to influence legislation or administrative action.
(4) Registrant--In Government Code, Chapter 305, and
in this chapter means a person who is required to register as well
as a person who has registered regardless of whether that person's
registration was required.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §34.1 adopted to be effective December 18, 1996, 21 TexReg 11819; amended to be effective December 23, 2009, 34 TexReg 9168; amended to be effective May 3, 2016, 41 TexReg 3093 |
