The following words and terms, when used in these sections, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Commissioner--The Commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
2. (2) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
3. (3) Donation--A contribution of anything of value (financial or in-kind gifts such as goods or services) given to the Board for public higher education purposes or to a private organization that exists to further the duties or functions of the Board. The Board may not accept donations of real property (real estate) without the express permission and authorization of the legislature.
4. (4) Employee--A regular, acting, exempt, full-time or part-time employee of the Board.
5. (5) Private donor--One or more persons or private organizations which give a donation to the Board for higher education purposes or to a private organization which exists to further the duties and purposes of the Board.
6. (6) Private organization--A private organization that exists to further the purposes and duties of the Board.

Source Note:The provisions of this §1.61 adopted to be effective May 21, 2001, 26 TexReg 3624.