In this chapter:
(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the commission.
(2) "Commission" means the Texas Space Commission.
(2-a) "Consortium" means the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium established under Subchapter G.
(3) "Fund" means the space exploration and aeronautics research fund.
(4) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.