Sec. 143.001. DEFINITIONS    


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  • In this chapter:

    (1) "Applied research" means research directed at gaining the knowledge or understanding necessary to meet a specific and recognized need, including the discovery of new scientific knowledge that has specific objectives relating to products or processes.

    (2) "Coordinating board" has the meaning assigned by Section 141.001 of this code.

    (3) "Eligible institution" has the meaning assigned to public institutions of higher education under Section 61.003(8) of this code and private institutions eligible to grant degrees in the state as defined in the same manner.

    (4) "Technology program" means the advanced technology program established under this chapter.

    (5) "Faculty member" means a person who is tenured or in a tenure track position or a research professional employed by an eligible institution.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.