(a) In this section:
(1) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning assigned by § 61.003, Education Code.
(2) “Plan” means the management plan developed under § 2171.104.
(b) For institutions of higher education, the plan applies only to vehicles purchased by an institution of higher education with appropriated money.

(c) On the request of a fleet manager appointed by an institution of higher education, the office of vehicle fleet management may grant a waiver from any limit on the number of vehicles subject to the plan that the institution may own.
(d) Any minimum use criteria developed in the plan do not apply to an institution of higher education.