Section 20.25 - DefinitionsThe following words and terms, when used in this division, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Commission--The Railroad Commission of Texas.(2) Contractor--An independent contractor who has entered into a contract directly with the Commission. The term does not include: (A) a contractor's subcontractor, officer, employee, agent or other person furnishing goods or services to the contractor;(B) an employee of a unit of state government; or(C) a student at an institution of higher education.(3) Day--A calendar day. If an act is required to occur on a day falling on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the first working day which is not one of these days shall be counted as the required day for the purpose of this division.(4) Director--The Executive Director of the Commission.(5) Division--Division 2 of Title 16, Part 1, Chapter 20, Subchapter A, of the Texas Administrative Code.(6) Mediation--Mediation is assigned the meaning set forth in Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, §RSA 154.023<subdiv>(a)</subdiv>, or any successor statute.(7) Parties--A contractor and the Commission after entering into a contract in connection with which a claim of breach of contract has been filed under this division.(8) SOAH--The State Office of Administrative Hearings.16 Tex. Admin. Code § 20.25
The provisions of this §20.25 adopted to be effective February 12, 2004, 29 TexReg 1196