The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless otherwise defined in the subchapter:

1. (1) Coordinating Board--The agency known as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including agency staff.
2. (2) Eligible Institution--An institution of higher education according to Texas Education Code, §61.003.
3. (3) Institution of Higher Education--An institution of higher education according to Texas Education Code, §61.003.
4. (4) Open-Enrollment Charter--Has the meaning assigned by Texas Education Code, §12.002(3) and subchapter D.
5. (5) Program--The Texas First Early High School Completion Program established under this section includes an open-enrollment charter high school or high school that is within a Texas school district.

Source Note:The provisions of this §4.401 adopted to be effective February 11, 2026, 51 TexReg 723.