The following terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

1. (1) Mandatory or Required Fee--A fee authorized by statute or the governing board of an institution that the institution charges to all students as a condition of enrollment. For institutions other than public community colleges, such fees would be required to be paid by the census date or other date as mandated by the state for formula funding purposes.

2. (2) Tuition--Statutory, designated, and/or board-authorized tuition.

   1. (A) Statutory Tuition--A tuition charge authorized under Texas Education Code, §54.051, in an amount determined by the Texas Legislature for a resident or nonresident student. This includes the charge for state-funded continuing education courses.
   2. (B) Designated Tuition--A tuition charge authorized under Texas Education Code, §54.0513, that institutions other than public community colleges may impose on any graduate or undergraduate, resident or nonresident student, in an amount that the governing board of the institution considers necessary for the effective operation of the institution.
   3. (C) Board-authorized Tuition--A tuition charge that a general academic teaching institution or a medical and dental unit may impose on any graduate resident or nonresident student in an amount as specified in Texas Education Code, §54.008.

Source Note:The provisions of this §13.121 adopted to be effective August 14, 2025, 50 TexReg 5214.