The following words and terms, when used in these sections, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1)Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education. (2)Deputy Commissioner--The Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (3)Eligible expenses--Tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for the course of study. (4)Employee--An individual employed in a regular full-time budgeted position by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (5)Employee's executive officer--An employee's assistant commissioner, associate commissioner, or deputy commissioner or that person's designee. (6)Good standing--Meeting all performance standards in an employee's most recent performance evaluation. (7)Institution--A college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting agency as defined in §7.4(a) of this title (relating to Exemptions, Revocation of Exemptions, and Certificates of Authorization). (8)Program Selection Committee--A committee that is appointed by the Deputy Commissioner to evaluate employee applications for the scholarships. The committee will recommend finalists to the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner. (9)Scholarships--Financial assistance provided to selected employees for education expenses.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 1, 2005
TRD-200503160 Jan Greenberg
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Effective date: August 21,
2005
Proposal publication date: June 3, 2005
For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114
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