Sec. 31.002. DEFINITIONS

In this chapter:

(1) "Instructional material" means content that conveys the essential knowledge and skills of a subject in the public school curriculum through a medium or a combination of media for conveying information to a student. The term includes a book, supplementary materials, a combination of a book, workbook, and supplementary materials, computer software, magnetic media, DVD, CD-ROM, computer courseware, on-line services, or an electronic medium, or other means of conveying information to the student or otherwise contributing to the learning process through electronic means, including open-source instructional material.

(1-a) "Open-source instructional material" means electronic instructional material that is available for downloading from the Internet at no charge to a student and without requiring the purchase of an unlock code, membership, or other access or use charge, except for a charge to order an optional printed copy of all or part of the instructional material. The term includes state-developed open-source instructional material purchased under Subchapter B-1.

(2) "Publisher" includes an on-line service or a developer or distributor of electronic instructional materials.

(3) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6, Sec. 67(1), eff. July 19, 2011.

(4) "Technological equipment" means hardware, a device, or equipment necessary for:

(A) instructional use in the classroom, including to gain access to or enhance the use of electronic instructional materials; or

(B) professional use by a classroom teacher.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 679 , Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 , Sec. 19, eff. July 19, 2011. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 , Sec. 67(1), eff. July 19, 2011.