SECTION 21.701. Definitions

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

(1) Coordinating Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(2) Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education, the Chief Executive Officer of the Board.

(3) Program or Texas WORKS Internship Program--The Texas Working Off-Campus: Reinforcing Knowledge and Skills (WORKS) Internship Program.

(4) Eligible Employer--An entity that meets the requirements listed in §21.702 of this subchapter.

(5) Financial need--Eligibility guidelines will be determined by the Commissioner or his or her designee.

(6) Half-time student--For undergraduates, enrollment or expected enrollment for the equivalent of six or more semester credit hours per regular semester.

(7) Eligible institution:

(A) an institution of higher education as defined by TEC §61.003 (8); or

(B) a private or independent institution of higher education, as defined by TEC §61.003(15), other than a private or independent institution of higher education offering only professional or graduate degrees.

(8) Eligible Wages--Gross wages paid to an individual student as required by the student's internship.

(9) Resident of Texas--A resident of the State of Texas as determined in accordance with Chapter 21, Subchapter B of this title (relating to Determination of Resident Status). Nonresident students who are eligible to pay resident tuition rates are not residents of Texas.

(10) Administrative and Financial Capacity--An employer must have legal authority to operate within the state of Texas, be in good standing and have the financial responsibility and administrative capability to administer the Texas WORKS Internship program.

Source Note: The provisions of this §21.701 adopted to be effective March 2, 2020, 45 TexReg 1412