The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings:
  (1) Apply Texas System--The state's primary method for applying for admission to Texas public institutions of higher education. The Apply Texas System includes, but is not limited to, common admission applications; a portal for completing application forms; help desks to provide users assistance; and a portal through which Texas high school counselors gain access to status data regarding their students' progress in applying for admission and financial aid.
  (2) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
  (3) Interested persons--Persons who attend committee meetings as representatives of stakeholder entities and any other persons who have made their interest in the work of the committee known to its co-chairs or Board staff. Such interested persons may participate in committee discussions, as invited by the co-chairs to do so, but do not have the authority to cast votes.

Source Note: The provisions of this §1.129 adopted to be effective December 2, 2013, 38 TexReg 8656; amended to be effective November 25, 2015, 40 TexReg 8202