Sec. 142.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Applied research" means research directed at gaining the knowledge or understanding necessary to meet a specific and recognized need, including the discovery of new scientific knowledge that has specific objectives relating to products or processes.
(1-a) "Basic research" means research the primary object of which is to gain a fuller fundamental knowledge of the subject under study.
(2) "Coordinating board" has the meaning assigned by Section 141.001 of this code.
(3) "Eligible institution" means:
(A) an institution of higher education; or
(B) a private or independent institution of higher education.
(3-a) "Institution of higher education," "medical and dental unit," and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.
(4) "Research program" means the Norman Hackerman advanced research program established under this chapter.
(5) "Faculty member" means a person who is tenured or is in a tenure track position or a research professional employed by an eligible institution.
(6) "Technology program" means the advanced technology program established under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1250 (H.B. 58), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1335 (S.B. 44), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 7.018(a), eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 7.018(b), eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (H.B. 2631), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 52, eff. September 1, 2013.
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