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Texas Utilities Code § 57.021

Definitions

Distance Learning and Other Advanced Services · Distance Learning and Information Sharing

In this subchapter:

(1) "Distance learning" means an instruction, learning, or training resource, including video, data, voice, or electronic information, that is:

(A) used by an educational institution predominantly for instruction, learning, or training; and

(B) transmitted from a site to one or more other sites by a telecommunications service.

(2) "Educational institution" includes:

(A) an accredited primary or secondary school;

(B) an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code;

(C) a private institution of higher education accredited by a recognized accrediting agency as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code;

(D) the Texas Education Agency and its successors and assigns;

(E) a regional education service center established and operated in accordance with Chapter 8, Education Code; or

(F) the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and its successors and assigns.

(3) "Library" means:

(A) a public library or regional library system as defined by Section 441.122, Government Code; or

(B) a library operated by an institution of higher education or a school district.

Official text of the Texas Utilities Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

Official source
Legislative history

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Other codes referenced

Educ. § 61.003Gov't § 441.122

Sections that refer to this one

§ 58.252§ 58.253§ 58.257§ 59.071§ 59.076§ 59.078