Section 391.705 - Definitions The following words and terms have the following meanings when used in this subchapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Chief administrative officer--The Executive Commissioner of HHSC, or their designee. (2) Claim--A demand for damages by the contractor based upon HHSC's alleged breach of the contract. (3) Contract--As defined by Texas Government Code § RSA 2260.001(1). (4) Contractor--As defined by Texas Government Code § RSA 2260.001(2). (5) Counterclaim--A demand by HHSC based upon the contractor's claim. (6) Day--A calendar day. If an act is required to occur on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, then the next working day that is not one of these days is counted as the required day for the purpose of this act. (7) Goods--Supplies, materials or equipment. (8) HHSC--The Texas Health and Human Services Commission. (9) Parties--HHSC and the contractor that have entered into a contract in connection with which a claim of breach of contract has been filed under this subchapter. (10) Project--As defined in Texas Government Code § RSA 2166.001, a building construction project that is financed wholly or partly by a specific appropriation, bond issue, or federal money, including the construction of: (A) a building, structure, or appurtenant facility or utility, including the acquisition and installation of original equipment and original furnishing; and (B) an addition to, or alteration, modification, rehabilitation or repair of an existing building, structure, or appurtenant facility or utility. (11) Public Information Act--Texas law governing the release of public information by a unit of state government, as codified in Texas Government Code, Chapter 552. (12) State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)--A state agency that resolves disputes between Texas agencies, other governmental entities, and private citizens either through an administrative hearing or mediation. 1 Tex. Admin. Code § 391.705
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 19, May 7, 2021, TexReg 3025, eff. 5/12/2021