Definition

Tex. Education Code § 29.121, under Chapter 29.

Tex. Education Code § 29.121

Sec. 29.121. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "gifted and talented student" means a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who: (1) exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area; (2) possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or (3) excels in a specific academic field. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.