Section 839.11 - DefinitionsThe following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) 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 this subchapter.(2) Apprentice--A participant in a qualifying apprenticeship as defined in this section.(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 this subchapter.(4) Comptroller--The comptroller of public accounts of the State of Texas, as defined under Texas Government Code, Chapter 403.(5) Executive director--The individual appointed by the Commission to administer the daily operations of the Agency, which may include an individual delegated by the executive director to perform a specific function on behalf of the executive director.(6) Military spouse--A person who is married to a military service member, as defined under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 55.(7) Military veteran--A person who has served on active duty and who was discharged or released from active duty, as defined under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 55.(8) Non-metro area--Any area that is not included in a metropolitan statistical area designated by the United States Office of Management and Budget.(9) Person--A "person" is: (A) a resident of this state;(B) a business entity located in this state;(C) a governmental subdivision located in this state; or(D) a public or private organization located in this state that is not a state agency.(10) Qualifying apprenticeship--An apprenticeship training program registered with United States Department of Labor (DOL) and qualified to receive funding provided through the Agency as set forth in Texas Education Code, Chapter 133, or certified as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP) by a Standards Recognition Entity.(11) Standards Recognition Entity--A third-party entity recognized by DOL as qualified to recognize apprenticeship programs as IRAPs.(12) Transitioning foster youth--A youth who has or is currently transitioning to independent living as described in Texas Family Code, § 264.121.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 839.11
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 39, September 30, 2022, TexReg 6467, eff. 10/3/2022