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TX Educ Code § 61.06693 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.06693. Study Regarding Streamlining Physician Licensing Requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

Sec. 61.06693.  STUDY REGARDING STREAMLINING PHYSICIAN LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.  (a)  The board shall collaborate with at least one institution of higher education, the Texas Medical Board, and the Texas Board of Nursing to conduct a study regarding the feasibility of developing a pilot program to streamline the requirements for an advanced practice registered nurse to become eligible under Chapter 155, Occupations Code, for a license to practice medicine. (b)  Not later than December 1, 2020, the board shall submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each legislative standing committee with primary jurisdiction over matters relating to higher education or occupational licensing a report on the results of the study and any recommendations for legislative or other action.(c)  This section expires September 1, 2021.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 669 (S.B. 2011), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (c).
TX Educ Code § 61.06695 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.06695. Study on Religious Studies Program at Texas Southern University

Sec. 61.06695.  STUDY ON RELIGIOUS STUDIES PROGRAM AT TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.  (a) The board shall conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a religious studies program that offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees at Texas Southern University.(b)  Not later than December 1, 2022, the board shall submit to each legislative standing committee with primary jurisdiction over higher education and the board of regents of Texas Southern University a report on the results of the study.(c)  This section expires September 1, 2023.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 643 (H.B. 981), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 61.067 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.067. Contracts

Sec. 61.067.  CONTRACTS.  In achieving the goals outlined in this chapter and in performing the functions assigned to it, the board may contract with any other state governmental agency as authorized by law, with any agency of the United States, and with corporations and individuals.  The board shall propose, foster, and encourage the use of interagency contracts among the institutions of higher education to reduce duplication and achieve better use of personnel and facilities.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 61.0670 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.0670. State Repository of Open Educational Resources

Sec. 61.0670.  STATE REPOSITORY OF OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.  (a)  In this section, "open educational resource" has the meaning assigned by Section 51.451.(b)  The board shall contract with a high-quality open educational resource repository to develop and maintain a web portal customized to meet the needs of individual institutions of higher education, students, and others who may benefit from access to open educational resources.(c)  Open educational resources available through the portal must be searchable by course or learning outcome, program or field of study, marketable skills, college readiness, and other topics as determined by the board.(d)  The portal must provide access to repositories maintaining a wide range of open educational resources, including textbooks, full courses, course materials, modules, images, videos, assessment software, and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to support learning.(e)  Resources developed with state funds shall be made available under a Creative Commons license and submitted for use as an open educational resource through a repository available through the portal.  A publisher may submit instructional materials for inclusion in a repository available through the portal.(f)  The board may request the assistance of the Learning Technology Advisory Committee to establish, maintain, and market the web portal required under this section.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 902 (H.B. 3652), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 61.068 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.068. Gifts, Grants, Donations

Sec. 61.068.  GIFTS, GRANTS, DONATIONS.  The board may accept gifts, grants, or donations of personal property from any individual, group, association, or corporation, or the United States, subject to such limitations or conditions as may be provided by law.  Gifts, grants, or donations of money shall be deposited in the state treasury and expended in accordance with the specific purpose for which given, under such conditions as may be imposed by the donor and as provided by law.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 61.069 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.069. Board Role in Establishing Best Practices

Sec. 61.069.  BOARD ROLE IN ESTABLISHING BEST PRACTICES.  (a)  The board may administer or oversee a program to identify best practices only in cases where funding or other restrictions prevent entities other than the board from administering the program.(b)  The board may initiate a new pilot project only if other entities, including nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education, are not engaging in similar projects or if the initiative cannot be performed by another entity.(c)  The board may use its position as a statewide coordinator to assist with matching nonprofit organizations or grant-funding entities with institutions of higher education and private or independent institutions of higher education to implement proven programs and best practices.(d)  The board may compile best practices and strategies resulting from its review of external studies for use in providing technical assistance to institutions of higher education and as the basis for the board's statewide policy recommendations.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 44, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Educ Code § 61.072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.072. Regulation of Foreign Student Tuition

Sec. 61.072.  REGULATION OF FOREIGN STUDENT TUITION.  The board shall adopt rules and policies to be followed by the governing boards of institutions of higher education in fixing foreign student tuition fees pursuant to Subsections (h) and (i), Section 54.051, of this code.|Added by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1359, ch. 515, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975.|
TX Educ Code § 61.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.073. Allocation of Funds for Tuition and Fee Exemptions

Sec. 61.073.  ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR TUITION AND FEE EXEMPTIONS.  Funds shall be appropriated to the board for allocation to each junior college in an amount equal to the total of all tuition and fees forgone each semester as a result of the tuition and fee exemptions required by law in Sections 54.301, 54.331, 54.341, 54.343, 54.351, 54.352, 54.353, 54.3531, and 54.364.|Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 83, ch. 40, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 359 (S.B. 32), Sec. 7, eff. January 1, 2012.|
TX Educ Code § 61.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.074. Official Grade Point Average

Sec. 61.074.  OFFICIAL GRADE POINT AVERAGE.  The board shall by rule establish a mandatory uniform method of calculating the official grade point average of a student enrolled in, or seeking admission to a graduate or professional school of, an institution of higher education.|Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1610, ch. 628, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.|
TX Educ Code § 61.075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.075. Courses Benefitting Military Installations

Sec. 61.075.  COURSES BENEFITTING MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.  (a)  The coordinating board by rule shall provide for the offering of courses and degree programs on military installations, including significant new naval military facilities.(b)  Any institution of higher education may cooperate with a military installation in providing degree programs and courses of particular benefit to military personnel and civilian employees stationed at or employed by the military installation, including a significant new naval military facility.(c)  In this section, "significant new naval military facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 4, Article 1, National Defense Impacted Region Assistance Act of 1985.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 69, art. 5, Sec. 1, eff. July 30, 1985.|
TX Educ Code § 61.07611 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.07611. Developmental Education Plan; Report

Sec. 61.07611.  DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION PLAN; REPORT.  (a)  To serve students who require developmental education in an effective and cost-effective manner, the board shall develop a statewide plan for developmental education to be provided under Subchapter F-1, Chapter 51, that:(1)  assigns primary responsibility for developmental education to public junior colleges, public state colleges, and public technical institutes; and(2)  provides for using technology, to the greatest extent practicable consistent with best practices, to provide developmental education to students.(b)  In developing the developmental education plan, the board shall:(1)  research relevant issues related to developmental education;(2)  study and develop best practices for successful developmental education programs, including through use of pilot programs; and(3)  assess various methods of providing developmental education to students to determine which methods, if any, should be implemented on a statewide basis.(c)  Developmental education under the plan must include:(1)  technological delivery of developmental education courses that allows students to complete course work;(2)  diagnostic assessments to determine a student's specific educational needs to allow for appropriate developmental instruction;(3)  modular developmental education course materials;(4)  use of tutors and instructional aides to supplement developmental education course instruction as needed for particular students;(5)  an internal monitoring mechanism to identify a student's area of academic difficulty;(6)  periodic updates of developmental education course materials; and(7)  assessments after completion of a developmental education course to determine a student's readiness to enroll in freshman-level academic courses.(d)  The developmental education plan must provide for:(1)  ongoing training for developmental education program faculty members, tutors, and instructional aides at the institutions or other locations where those persons provide instruction; and(2)  ongoing research and improvement of appropriate developmental education programs, including participation by a group of institution of higher education faculty members selected by the board, to:(A)  monitor results of the programs;(B)  identify successful and unsuccessful program components; and(C)  identify possible solutions to program problems.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 874 (S.B. 162), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 842 (H.B. 2223), Sec. 2.09, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Educ Code § 61.0762 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.0762. Programs to Enhance Student Success

Sec. 61.0762.  PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE STUDENT SUCCESS.  (a)  To enhance the success of students at institutions of higher education, the board by rule shall:(1)  develop higher education bridge programs in the subject areas of mathematics, science, social science, or English language arts to increase student success by reducing the need for developmental education;(2)  develop incentive programs for institutions of higher education that implement research-based, innovative developmental education initiatives;(3)  develop a pilot program to award grants to institutions of higher education for intensive programs designed to address the needs of students at risk of dropping out of college;(4)  develop professional development programs for faculty of institutions of higher education on college readiness standards and the implications of such standards on instruction; and(5)  develop other programs as determined by the board that support the participation and success goals in "Closing the Gaps," the state's master plan for higher education.(b)  The board may award a grant under Subsection (a)(3) to an institution of higher education only if at least 50 percent of the students served in the program:(1)  have a score on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) that is less than the national mean score for that test;(2)  have been awarded a grant under the federal Pell grant program;(3)  are at least 20 years of age on the date the student enrolls as a first-time freshman in the institution of higher education;(4)  have enrolled or will initially enroll as a part-time student; or(5)  meet any other requirements established by the board.|Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 5 (H.B. 1), Sec. 5.08, eff. May 31, 2006.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 851 (S.B. 2258), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 (S.B. 1455), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 61.07621 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.07621. Texas Governor's Schools

Sec. 61.07621.  TEXAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOOLS.  (a)  A Texas governor's school is a summer residential program for high-achieving high school students.  A governor's school program may include any or all of the following educational curricula:(1)  mathematics and science;(2)  humanities;(3)  fine arts; or(4)  leadership and public policy.(b)  A public senior college or university may apply to the board to administer a Texas governor's school program under this section.  The board shall give preference to a public senior college or university that applies in cooperation with a nonprofit association.  The board shall give additional preference if the nonprofit association receives private foundation funds that may be used to finance the program.(c)  The board may approve an application under this section only if the applicant:(1)  applies within the period and in the manner required by rule adopted by the board;(2)  submits a program proposal that includes:(A)  a curriculum consistent with Subsection (a);(B)  criteria for selecting students to participate in the program;(C)  a statement of the length of the program, which must be at least three weeks; and(D)  a statement of the location of the program;(3)  agrees to use a grant under this section only for the purpose of administering a program; and(4)  satisfies any other requirements established by rule adopted by the board.(d)  The criteria described by Subsection (c)(2)(B) must include grade point average, academic standing, and extracurricular activities.(e)  From funds appropriated to the board, the board may make a grant in an amount not to exceed $750,000 each year to public senior colleges or universities whose applications are approved under this section to pay the costs of administering a Texas governor's school program.(f)  The board may adopt other rules necessary to implement this section.|Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 5 (H.B. 1), Sec. 5.04, eff. May 31, 2006.Redesignated from Education Code, Section 29.124 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 876 (H.B. 1748), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Educ Code § 61.077 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.077. Academic Advising Assessment

Sec. 61.077.  ACADEMIC ADVISING ASSESSMENT.  (a)  The board shall establish a method for assessing the quality and effectiveness of academic advising services available to students at each institution of higher education.  In establishing the method of assessment, the board shall consult with representatives from institutions of higher education, including academic advisors and other professionals the board considers appropriate.(b)  The method of assessment established under this section must:(1)  include the use of student surveys; and(2)  identify objective, quantifiable measures for determining the quality and effectiveness of academic advising services at an institution of higher education.(c)  Expired.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 360 (S.B. 36), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 61.0775 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.0775. Business Research and Development

Sec. 61.0775.  BUSINESS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  The board shall designate an institution of higher education with appropriate facilities and resources to conduct a continuing study of the programs and other efforts of institutions of higher education to address the needs of small businesses in this state for assistance in research, development, and prototyping.(b)  At times the board considers appropriate, the institution conducting the continuing study shall make recommendations on actions that may be taken to address the needs of small businesses as described by Subsection (a) in the most cost-effective manner, including through the participation of institutions of higher education in partnerships, ventures, or projects that promote the commercialization of technology for or by small businesses.  The board shall deliver the recommendations to appropriate institutions of higher education and to the legislature.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 616, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 61.07761 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.07761. Financial Aid and Other Trusteed Funds Allocation

Sec. 61.07761.  FINANCIAL AID AND OTHER TRUSTEED FUNDS ALLOCATION.  (a)  For any funds trusteed to the board for allocation to institutions of higher education and private or independent institutions of higher education, including financial aid program funds, the board by rule shall:(1)  establish and publish the allocation methodologies; and(2)  develop procedures to verify the accuracy of the application of those allocation methodologies by board staff.(b)  The board shall consult with affected stakeholders before adopting rules under this section.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 46, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Educ Code § 61.07762 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.07762. Application for State Financial Aid

Sec. 61.07762.  APPLICATION FOR STATE FINANCIAL AID.  (a)  The board shall adopt procedures to allow a person to complete and submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) or a similar application for state student financial assistance by electronic submission through the Internet website through which the board provides the common admission application form required by Section 51.762.(a-1)  The board shall appoint an advisory committee composed of financial aid personnel at institutions of higher education and stakeholders who represent the needs of interested students to assist the board in adopting the procedures required by Subsection (a) and to develop recommendations for that purpose.  Not later than January 1, 2021, the board shall report the advisory committee's recommendations to the standing committee of each house of the legislature with jurisdiction over higher education.  This subsection expires January 1, 2023.(b)  For the purposes of this section, the board shall continuously maintain an online database of institutions of higher education to which state student financial assistance may be applied.(c)  The personal information of an individual maintained by the board for the purposes of this section is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.(d)  The board may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 801 (H.B. 2140), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 61.07764 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education|Chapter 61 - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board|Section 61.07764. Annual Report Regarding Student Loan Data

Sec. 61.07764.  ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING STUDENT LOAN DATA.  (a)  The coordinating board shall include in its annual report on financial aid in this state a breakdown of student loan data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, degree type, and enrollment status, including whether the student has graduated.(b)  For the data reported under Subsection (a), the coordinating board shall provide an explanation of any limitation on the scope and accuracy of the data.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 1019), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|