(a) Authority. The authority for this subchapter is provided in Texas Education Code §54.341 relating to an exemption for Texas veterans, their spouses, and dependents; Texas Government Code §434.0079 relating to Duties Regarding Certain Tuition and Fee Exemptions for Veterans and Family Members; and Texas Government Code §434.00791 relating to Electronic System to Monitor Tuition Exemptions for Veterans and Family Members.     
      (b) Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to provide procedures and criteria for the administration of an exemption program for Texas veterans and dependents at public institutions of higher education.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §461.10 adopted to be effective June 5, 2014, 39 TexReg 4270