In this chapter:
(1) "Local toll project entity" means an entity, other than the department, that is authorized by law to acquire, design, construct, finance, operate, and maintain a toll project, including:
(A) a regional tollway authority under Chapter 366;
(B) a regional mobility authority under Chapter 370; or
(C) a county acting under Chapter 284.
(2) "Toll project" means a toll project described by Section 201.001(b), regardless of whether the toll project is:
(A) a part of the state highway system; or
(B) subject to the jurisdiction of the department.