Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 1 - TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
Chapter 21 - STUDENT SERVICES
Subchapter Q - EXEMPTION FOR PEACE OFFICERS ENROLLED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES
Section 21.519 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(2) Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education, the Chief Executive Officer of the Board.
(3) Continuation Award--An exemption from tuition and fees awarded to a student in accordance with this subchapter who has received the exemption in a previous semester.
(4) Criminal Justice Courses--Courses determined by an institution to be a part of a criminal justice degree or certificate program.
(5) Excess Hours--In accordance with Texas Education Code, § 54.014, for undergraduates, hours in excess of 30 more than those required for completion of the degree program in which the student is enrolled.
(6) Governing Board--As defined in Texas Education Code, § 61.003.
(7) Institution of Higher Education or Institution--Any public institution of higher education as defined in Texas Education Code, § 61.003.
(8) Laboratory Fees--Fees authorized through Texas Education Code, § 54.501.
(9) Law Enforcement Courses--Courses determined by an institution to be a part of a law enforcement-related degree or certificate program.
(10) Peace Officer--An individual employed as a peace officer by this state or a political subdivision of the state.
(11) Program--The Exemption Program for Peace Officers Enrolled in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Courses.
(12) Tuition--Includes statutory tuition, designated tuition and governing board-authorized tuition.
(13) Undergraduate Student--A person classified by his or her institution as an undergraduate.
