SECTION 66.10. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Act--Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1152.

(2) Private Provider--An educational institution that is established, conducted, and primarily supported by a nongovernmental person, as defined by Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1152, which meets program and accreditation standards comparable to public institutions of higher education as determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and which offers an educational program or course for pre-registration credit or for upgrade credit towards a senior property tax consultant registration. The term does not include a continuing education provider as defined in Chapter 59 of this title.

(3) Professional Designation--The designation of Certified Member of the Institute (CMI) conferred by the Institute for Professionals in Taxation or another designation recognized by the department.

(4) Real estate property tax consultant--An individual who has registered under Texas Occupations Code, §1152.155(b) or §1152.158.

(5) Senior property tax consultant--A registered property tax consultant who has met the additional requirements of Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1152, and these rules.

Source Note: The provisions of this §66.10 adopted to be effective August 17, 1992, 17 TexReg 5448; amended to be effective November 11, 1992, 17 TexReg 7661; amended to be effective February 21, 1995, 20 TexReg 890; amended to be effective October 1, 1995, 20 TexReg 7279; amended to be effective February 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 487; amended to be effective July 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 3984