(a) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may contract with one or more organizations to operate a statewide preceptorship program in a public health setting for medical students enrolled in Texas medical schools.
(b) An organization eligible to receive funds under this subsection must:
(1) qualify for exemption from federal income tax under Section 501, Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 501); or
(2) be operated by a state accredited medical school as defined in Section 61.501(1).
(c) Students eligible to participate in the preceptorship programs under this section must indicate an interest in a career providing primary care.
(d) The board may create and appoint an advisory committee to assist the board in the operation of the program.