Section 317.001 - Definitions In this subchapter:
(1) "Appropriation" means a grant of money made by the legislature for a purpose other than the payment of a judgment or a preexisting debt incurred by the state.(2) "State agency" means a public entity in the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of state government eligible under law to receive an appropriation.Tex. Gov't. Code § 317.001
Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 786, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1989.Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 26, Sec. 1.