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2 "Department" or "TDPS" means the Texas Department of Public Safety. "Failure to Appear Program" or FfA Program" refers to the implementation efforts of all parties, including those system components provided by the TDPS, the local political subdivisions and the Vendor, including the Ff A System. "Failure to Appear System" or "Ff A System" refers to the goods and services sought to be acquired by the TDPS, including all hardware, software, consulting services, telephone support services, and related support services supplied by the Vendor. "FfA Software" refers to computer software developed or maintained now or in the future by the Vendor to support the Ff A System. "Originating court" refers to the court in which a traffic law complaint has been filed for which a person has failed to appear and which has filed an appropriate report with the TDPS. "State" refers to the State of Texas. "Local political subdivision" refers to a city or county of the State of Texas. Unless otherwise defined, terms used herein shall have the meaning assigned by V.C.S. art. 6687d or other relevant statute. Terms not defined in this contract or by relevant statute shall be given their ordinary meanings. IV. Governing Law This Contract is subject to the laws and the jurisdiction of the State of Texas and the United States, and shall be construed and interpreted accordingly. This Contract is entered into pursuant to Government Code Chapter 791. This Contract is entered into specifically to implement V.C.S. art. 6687d. The TD PS is authorized to contract with a private vendor pursuant to V.C.S. art. 6687d, §5. V. Venue In any suit arising from this contract or to enforce the terms of this contract, the parties agree that venue shall lie in Travis County, Texas.