Texas Education Code

§ 53A.02 — DEFINITIONS

ED § 53A.02Title 3. HIGHER EDUCATION · Part A. HIGHER EDUCATION IN GENERAL · Ch. 53A. HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITY AUTHORITIES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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In this chapter:

(1)"City" means an incorporated city or town in this state.

(2)"Governing body" means the council, commission, or other governing body of a city.

(3)"Authority" means a higher education facility authority created under this chapter.

(4)"Board" means the board of directors of an authority.

(5)"Institution of higher education" means (i) a degree-granting college or university corporation accredited by the Texas Education Agency or by a recognized accrediting agency, as defined by Section 61.003(13), or (ii) a postsecondary career school or college accredited by the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools, or the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 849 (S.B. 2240), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.