Texas Utilities Code § 182.051 Definitions

Sec. 182.051. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Consumer reporting agency" means a person who, for a monetary fee or payment of dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information relating to consumers in order to furnish a consumer report to a third party.

(2) "Governmental body" has the meaning assigned by Section 552.003, Government Code.

(3) "Government-operated utility" means a governmental body or an entity governed by a governmental body that, for compensation, provides water, wastewater, sewer, gas, garbage, electricity, or drainage service.

(4) "Personal information" means an individual's address, telephone number, or social security number.

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

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