Sec. 54.0501. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Census date" means the date in an academic term on which an institution of higher education is required to certify a student's enrollment to the coordinating board for purposes of determining formula funding for the institution. (2) "Dependent" means a person who: (A) is less than 18 years of age and has not been emancipated by marriage or court order; or (B) as provided by coordinating board rule, is eligible to be claimed as a dependent of a parent of the person for purposes of determining the parent's income tax liability under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (3) "Domicile" means a person's principal, permanent residence to which the person intends to return after any temporary absence. (4) "Nonresident tuition" means the amount of tuition paid by a person who is not a resident of this state and who is not entitled or permitted to pay resident tuition under this subchapter. (5) "Parent" means a natural or adoptive parent, managing or possessory conservator, or legal guardian of a person. (6) "Residence" means a person's home or other dwelling place. (7) "Resident tuition" means the amount of tuition paid by a person who is a resident of this state.
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