DEFINITIONS.

In this subchapter:

(1) "Eligible institution" means an entity engaged in health-related pursuits that, except for cooperative associations, is exempt from federal income tax and includes only:

(A) a municipality;

(B) a political subdivision of the state;

(C) a state-supported health-related institution, including:

(i) The Texas A&M University System;

(ii) The University of Texas System; and

(iii) the Texas Woman's University System;

(D) a nonprofit health-related institution; or

(E) a cooperative association created under Subchapter B, a unit of which is located in a county with a population of more than 3.3 million.

(2) "Laundry system" includes:

(A) buildings in which soiled or infected clothing, uniforms, or linens are laundered;

(B) land and interests in land as sites for buildings or access to buildings;

(C) equipment and appliances for a laundry operation;

(D) supplies for a laundry operation;

(E) clothing, uniforms, and linens;

(F) automotive and other personal property appropriate for delivery and pickup services; and

(G) other property and equipment incidental or appropriate to the operation of laundry facilities.