Section 21.201 - Definitions In this subchapter:
(1) "Teacher" means a superintendent, principal, supervisor, classroom teacher, school counselor, or other full-time professional employee who is required to hold a certificate issued under Subchapter B or a nurse. The term does not include a person who is not entitled to a probationary, continuing, or term contract under Section 21.002, an existing contract, or district policy.(2) "School district" means any public school district in this state.(3) "Term contract" means any contract of employment for a fixed term between a school district and a teacher.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 443,Sec. 10, eff. 6/14/2013.Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. 5/30/1995.