Sec. 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.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (S.B. 715), Sec. 10, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers
Section 21.202. Probationary Contract Required
Section 21.203. Employment Policies
Section 21.205. Term of Contract
Section 21.206. Notice of Contract Renewal or Nonrenewal
Section 21.207. Hearing Under Term Contract
Section 21.208. Decision of Board
Section 21.210. Resignation Under Term Contract
Section 21.211. Termination or Suspension
Section 21.212. Applicability of Subchapter to Superintendents