1. (a) Authorized Users. The following categories of entities are authorized telecommunications services users:

   1. (1) Institutions of higher education; institutions of higher education may allow the use of the institution's telecommunications services purchased through the department to students who reside in the institution's housing;

   2. (2) private institutions of higher education, as defined by §61.003(15), Education Code, that:

      1. (A) engage in distance learning, as defined by §57.021, Utilities Code;
      2. (B) receive federal funds for distance learning initiatives; and
      3. (C) complete an application form provided by the department, which is found to be true and correct.
2. (b) Requests for telecommunications services. All requests for telecommunications services must be addressed to the department and documented as prescribed in the department procedures.

Source Note:The provisions of this §207.30 adopted to be effective March 4, 2013, 38 TexReg 1355.