In this chapter:

1. (1) "Higher education health benefits" means health benefits:

   1. (A) sponsored by a postsecondary educational institution;

   2. (B) offered only to:

      1. (i) students enrolled at the postsecondary educational institution; and
      2. (ii) family members of students enrolled at the postsecondary educational institution;
   3. (C) that are not provided through an insurance policy or other product the offering or issuance of which is regulated as the business of insurance in this state; and
   4. (D) that are deemed by the postsecondary educational institution to be important in assisting its students and their families to live long and productive lives.
2. (2) "Postsecondary educational institution" means an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
3. (3) "Preexisting condition" means a condition present before the effective date of an individual's enrollment in higher education health benefits.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 16 (S.B. 1409), Sec. 2, eff. May 13, 2025.