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Section 62.161. Definitions

TX Educ Code § 62.161 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 62.161. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Distinguished researcher" means a researcher who is:

(A) a Nobel laureate; or

(B) a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, or the National Academy of Medicine, formerly known as the Institute of Medicine.

(2) "Eligible institution" means a general academic teaching institution or medical and dental unit.

(3) "Fund" means the governor's university research initiative fund established under this subchapter.

(4) "General academic teaching institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

(5) "Medical and dental unit" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

(6) "Office" means the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office within the office of the governor.

(7) "Private or independent institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 323 (S.B. 632), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2015.

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