Texas Education Code - EDUC § 54.364. Blind, Deaf Students

(1) “Resident” has the same meaning as is assigned it in Subchapter B of this chapter.

(2) “Blind person” means a person who is a “blind disabled individual” as defined in Section 91.051(5), Human Resources Code.

(3) “Deaf person” means a person whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional, after all necessary medical treatment, surgery, and use of hearing aids, for understanding normal conversation.

(4) “Tuition fees” includes all dues, fees, and enrollment charges whatsoever for which exemptions may be lawfully made, including fees for correspondence courses, general deposit fees, and student services fees, but does not include fees or charges for lodging, board, or clothing.

(5) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, except that the term includes the Southwest College for the Deaf.

(1) certification that the person is a “blind person” or a “deaf person” as defined in Subsection (a) by the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services in a written statement, which certification is considered conclusive;

(2) a written statement of purpose from the person that indicates the certificate or degree program to be pursued or the professional enhancement from the course of study for that certificate or degree program;

(3) a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(4) a letter of recommendation from the principal of the high school attended by the deaf or blind individual, a public official, or some other responsible person who knows the deaf or blind individual and is willing to serve as a reference;  and

(5) proof that the person meets all other entrance requirements of the institution.