The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter,
shall have the following meanings:
(1) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board.
(2) Apply Texas System--The state's primary method
for applying for admission to Texas public institutions of higher
education. The Apply Texas System includes, but is not limited to,
common admission applications; a portal for completing and submitting
application forms to participating institutions of higher education;
help desks to provide users assistance; and a portal through which
Texas high school counselors gain access to status data regarding
their students' progress in applying for admission and financial aid.
(3) Interested persons--Persons who attend committee
meetings as representatives of stakeholder entities and any other
persons who have made their interest in the work of the committee
known to its presiding officer. Such interested persons may participate
in committee discussions, as invited by the presiding officer to do
so, but do not have the authority to cast votes.
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