The following terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.(1) Attendance Verification--A system designed for personal validation of course participants with content validation throughout the full length of the course.(2) Commission--The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.(3) Course--An online responsible pet owner course provided to a participant and approved by the department.(4) Course Provider--A person registered by the department to offer online responsible pet owner courses.(5) Department--The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.(6) Instructional Hour--One hour of instruction is equivalent to 50 minutes.(7) Participant--An individual that receives court-ordered community supervision, pursuant to Article 42A.511, Code of Criminal Procedure, and is required to register and complete an online responsible pet owner course.