The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- (1) Accreditation--Recognition by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of representatives, attorneys, and agents to represent claimants.
- (2) Accredited representative of the Texas Veterans Commission--A representative of the Texas Veterans Commission approved by the secretary for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the secretary.
- (3) Certified--Having met the requirements of §450.3 of this title (relating to General Provisions) for "certification."
- (4) Commission--The Texas Veterans Commission which is a "Recognized Veterans Service Organization" by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
- (5) Credit hour--Unit of measuring credit earned for attending a classroom or virtual training courses provided by the commission or other commission approved training.
- (6) Initial training--Introductory training completed by newly appointed officers as defined in Chapter 450 of this title (relating to Certificate of Training).
- (7) Officer--Veterans county service officer or assistant veterans county service officer appointed by a county commissioners court.
- (8) Recognized Veterans Service Organization--An organization certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to represent claimants.
- (9) Representative--Person who has been recommended by a Recognized Veterans Service Organization and accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
- (10) Secretary--The secretary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
- (11) Training event -- Training or testing conducted by the commission.
Source Note:The provisions of this §451.1 adopted to be effective June 21, 1994, 19 TexReg 4426; amended to be effective June 3, 2018, 43 TexReg 3481; amended to be effective August 29, 2019, 44 TexReg 4514.