SUBCHAPTER B. DISTANCE LEARNING AND INFORMATION SHARING

Sec. 57.021.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Distance learning" means an instruction, learning, or training resource, including video, data, voice, or electronic information, that is:
(A)  used by an educational institution predominantly for instruction, learning, or training;  and
(B)  transmitted from a site to one or more other sites by a telecommunications service.
(2)  "Educational institution" includes:
(A)  an accredited primary or secondary school;
(B)  an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code;
(C)  a private institution of higher education accredited by a recognized accrediting agency as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code;
(D)  the Texas Education Agency and its successors and assigns;
(E)  a regional education service center established and operated in accordance with Chapter 8, Education Code;  or
(F)  the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and its successors and assigns.
(3)  "Library" means:
(A)  a public library or regional library system as defined by Section 441.122, Government Code;  or
(B)  a library operated by an institution of higher education or a school district.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.