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

1. (1) Eligible Relative--As defined by the USDVA rules governing the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, 38 C.F.R §39.10, to include a veteran's spouse, surviving spouse, minor children, and unmarried adult children who were physically or mentally disabled and incapable of self-support.
2. (2) TSVC--A veterans cemetery, as defined under the Texas Natural Resources Code, §164.002 that falls under the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program.
3. (3) USDVA--The United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any successor thereto.
4. (4) Veteran--As defined by 38 U.S.C. §101(2) and 38 C.F.R. §39.2, meaning a person who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service and who died while in service or was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.

Source Note:The provisions of this §178.1 adopted to be effective May 23, 2004, 29 TexReg 4894; amended to be effective July 28, 2025, 50 TexReg 4974.