In addition to the definitions contained in §800.2 of this title, the following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
  (1) Advisory board--the advisory board of education and workforce stakeholders created pursuant to the applicable statute.
  (2) Agency--the unit of state government established under Texas Labor Code Chapter 301 that is presided over by the Commission and administered by the Executive Director to operate the integrated workforce development system and administer the unemployment compensation insurance program in this state as established under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act, Texas Labor Code, Title 4, Subtitle A, as amended. The definition of "Agency" shall apply to all uses of the term in rules contained in this part, unless otherwise defined, relating to the Texas Workforce Commission.
  (3) Commission--the body of governance of the Texas Workforce Commission composed of three members appointed by the governor as established under Texas Labor Code §301.002 that includes one representative of labor, one representative of employers, and one representative of the public. The definition of "Commission" shall apply to all uses of the term in rules contained in this part, unless otherwise defined, relating to the Texas Workforce Commission.
  (4) Eligible applicant--has the same meaning as identified under Texas Education Code §134A.007.
  (5) Executive Director--the Executive Director of the Texas Workforce Commission.
  (6) Grant recipient--a recipient of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
  (7) Public junior college--any junior college certified by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in accordance with Texas Education Code §61.003.
  (8) Public technical institute--the Lamar Institute of Technology or the Texas State Technical College System, in accordance with Texas Education Code §61.003.
  (9) Statute--Texas Education Code, Chapter 134A, Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
  (10) Workforce training program--a program that provides performance-based workforce training that:
    (A) leads to skill development and experiences required for employment in high demand occupations;
    (B) are developed and provided based on consultation with and input from employers that are hiring in high demand occupations;
    (C) create pathways to employment for program participants; and
    (D) are delivered through classroom-based or online instruction, work-based experiences, internships or apprenticeships, or through a combination of those methods.

Source Note: The provisions of this §810.2 adopted to be effective December 11, 2023, 48 TexReg 7175