Sec. 5.708. PERMIT FEE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RESEARCH PROJECTS. (a) In this section:
(1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(2) "State agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 572.002, Government Code.
(b) If a permit issued by the commission is required for a research project by an institution of higher education or a state agency, payment of a fee is not required for the permit.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 3.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
