Texas Education Code - EDUC § 54.0501. Definitions

(1) “Census date” means the date in an academic term on which an institution of higher education is required to certify a student's enrollment to the coordinating board for purposes of determining formula funding for the institution.

(2) “Dependent” means a person who:

(3) “Domicile” means a person's principal, permanent residence to which the person intends to return after any temporary absence.

(4) “Nonresident tuition” means the amount of tuition paid by a person who is not a resident of this state and who is not entitled or permitted to pay resident tuition under this subchapter.

(5) “Parent” means a natural or adoptive parent, managing or possessory conservator, or legal guardian of a person.

(6) “Residence” means a person's home or other dwelling place.

(7) “Resident tuition” means the amount of tuition paid by a person who is a resident of this state.