An institution of higher education seeking approval to offer a degree program under this subchapter must submit a Planning Notification to Board Staff in accordance with subchapter C of this chapter prior to submitting an administratively complete request for a new associate degree proposal. This requirement does not apply to a proposed associate degree submitted pursuant to §§ 2.57 and 2.58 of this subchapter.
19 Tex. Admin. Code § 2.52