SECTION 23.210. Definitions  


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

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

    (2) Eligible Institution--A Texas public or private or independent institution of higher education, as defined in the Texas Education Code, §61.003.

    (3) Full-time--Employed full-time (at least 40 hours per week for a minimum of 45 weeks per year) as an eligible peace officer.

    (4) Peace Officer--The meaning assigned by Article 2.12, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

    (5) Program--Peace Officer Loan Repayment Assistance Program.

    (6) Service Period--A period of 12 consecutive months qualifying a peace officer for loan repayment assistance.

Source Note: The provisions of this §23.210 adopted to be effective December 5, 2019, 44 TexReg 7384