In this chapter:
(1) "Adult stem cell" means an undifferentiated cell that is:
- (A) found in differentiated tissue; and
- (B) able to renew itself and differentiate to yield all or nearly all of the specialized cell types of the tissue from which the cell originated.
- (2) "Consortium" means the Texas Adult Stem Cell Research Consortium.
- (3) "Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 or a private college or university that receives state funds.
- (4) "Program" means the adult stem cell research program established under this chapter.
- (5) "Research coordinating board" means the Texas Adult Stem Cell Research Coordinating Board.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.