tx-August72026-28: 19 TAC §§7.83 - 7.98 — Degree Granting Colleges and Universities Other Than Texas Public Institutions
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The new sections are proposed under Texas Education Code, Chapter 61, Subchapter G (§§61.301 - 61.321), which governs the regulation of private postsecondary educational institutions and public out-of-state postsecondary institutions operating in Texas. This includes Subchapter B (§61.026), related to advisory committees, Subchapter G (§61.314), relating to an advisory council on private postsecondary educational institutions, Subchapter H (§§61.401 - 61.405), relating to the regulation of academic terminology, and Texas Education Code, Chapter 132, which pertains to career schools and colleges. The proposed new sections affect Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 7. §7.83. Purpose and Applicability. (a) The purpose of this subchapter is to set forth the requirements and process for initial application, renewal, amendment to, and revocation of a Provisional Certificate to Operate. (b) This subchapter applies to an institution that: (1) Is not accredited by a Board-recognized accreditor; (2) Is not exempt under Texas Education Code, 61.303(a); (3) Does not meet the following definitions: (A) "institution of higher education" under Texas Education Code, §61.003; or...
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