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TX Educ Code § 149.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 149 - Geo-Technology Research Institute|Section 149.004. Duties

Sec. 149.004.  DUTIES.  (a)  The institute shall conduct basic and applied research and analysis in geoscience, geo-technology, and related fields, including the implementation of technological advances and development of integrated databases.(b)  Results of the research of the institute shall be made available to state agencies, other public bodies and officials, industry, and private citizens.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1427, Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 1999.|
TX Educ Code § 149.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 149 - Geo-Technology Research Institute|Section 149.005. Funds

Sec. 149.005.  FUNDS.  (a)  The institute may receive:(1)  funds from the federal government or the state government, including funds from:(A)  direct appropriations to the institute;(B)  an agreement under Chapter 771 or 791, Government Code;  or(C)  a contract under Subtitle D, Title 10, Government Code, including funds received as a vendor in a proprietary purchase made under Section 2155.067, Government Code;  and(2)  pledges or gifts from private sources.(b)  The board of directors of the center shall manage and approve disbursement of all funds, pledges, and gifts.(c)  The use of state funds is limited to expenditures for basic and applied research and analysis, excluding construction costs.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1427, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1999.|
TX Educ Code § 150.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 150 - Transportation Research|Section 150.001. Definitions

Sec. 150.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Transportation.(2)  "Public senior college or university" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.(3)  "Transportation facilities" means highways, turnpikes, airports, railroads, including high-speed railroads, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, waterways, pipelines, electric utility facilities, communication lines and facilities, public transportation facilities, port facilities, and facilities appurtenant to other transportation facilities.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 382, Sec. 2, eff. May 28, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 150.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 150 - Transportation Research|Section 150.002. Contracts

Sec. 150.002.  CONTRACTS.  (a)  The department may contract with a public senior college or university for the college or university to conduct research relating to transportation, including the economics, planning, design, construction, maintenance, or operation of transportation facilities.(b)  An agreement entered into under this chapter is not subject to Chapter 771, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 382, Sec. 2, eff. May 28, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 150.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 150 - Transportation Research|Section 150.003. Payment for Services, Materials, and Equipment

Sec. 150.003.  PAYMENT FOR SERVICES, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The comptroller may draw a warrant in favor of a public senior college or university based on a voucher or claim submitted by the college or university through the department for services rendered and materials and equipment provided by the college or university under a contract entered into under this chapter.(b)  The comptroller shall pay a warrant issued under this section out of money appropriated by the legislature to the department.  Payments received by a public senior college or university under this section are local funds of the college or university.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 382, Sec. 2, eff. May 28, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 151.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute|Section 151.001. Definition

Sec. 151.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "institute" means the Border Health Institute, a collaboration or consortium of independent public and private entities.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Educ Code § 151.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute|Section 151.002. Establishment; Purpose

Sec. 151.002.  ESTABLISHMENT;  PURPOSE.  (a)  The Border Health Institute is established in the city of El Paso.(b)  The institute shall operate in a manner that facilitates and assists the activities of international, national, regional, or local health-related institutions working in the Texas-Mexico border region.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (S.B. 1526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Educ Code § 151.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute|Section 151.003. Institute Membership

Sec. 151.003.  INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b), the institute is composed of the following institutions:(1)  The University of Texas at El Paso;(2)  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso;(3)  El Paso Community College District;(4)  R. E. Thomason General Hospital;(5)  El Paso City/County Health District;(6)  Department of State Health Services; and(7)  Medical Center of the Americas Foundation.(b)  The governing board of the institute may adopt procedures for:(1)  changing, adding, or removing entities as members of the institute;  and(2)  creating developmental or advisory boards for the institute.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (S.B. 1526), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Educ Code § 151.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute|Section 151.004. Administration

Sec. 151.004.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The governing board of the institute is composed of the chief executive officer or president of each entity that is a member of the institute or that officer's or president's designee.(b)  The governing board of the institute is responsible for the operation of the institute.  The board shall adopt rules relating to:(1)  the operation and deliberations of the governing board;  and(2)  the operation of the institute.(c)  The governing board may employ an executive director of the institute and any other officer or employee necessary for the operation of the institute.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 811, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (S.B. 1526), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Educ Code § 151.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute|Section 151.005. Funding

Sec. 151.005.  FUNDING.  (a)  In addition to any amount appropriated by the legislature, the institute may apply for and accept funds from the federal government or any other public or private entity.  The institute or any member of the institute may also solicit and accept pledges, gifts, and endowments from private sources on the institute's behalf.  A pledge, gift, or endowment solicited under this section must be consistent with the purposes of the institute.(b)  The governing board of the institute shall manage and approve disbursements of appropriations, funds, pledges, gifts, and endowments that are the property of the institute.(c)  The governing board of the institute shall manage any capital improvements constructed, owned, or leased by the institute and any real property acquired by the institute.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Educ Code § 151.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute|Section 151.008. Strategic Plan

Sec. 151.008.  STRATEGIC PLAN.  The institute shall develop a long-term strategic plan that includes a statement of the institute's goals and objectives for:(1)  providing health care services to persons living in the border region;(2)  providing health care education to persons living in the border region; and(3)  conducting research into issues affecting public health in the border region, including research related to:(A)  diabetes;(B)  health issues of particular concern to persons of Hispanic descent;(C)  infectious diseases;(D)  emerging infections;(E)  trauma care;(F)  environmental health; and(G)  children's health.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (S.B. 1526), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Educ Code § 151.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute|Section 151.009. Coordinating Board Oversight

Sec. 151.009.  COORDINATING BOARD OVERSIGHT.  The institutions subject to the oversight of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board under Chapter 61 and the rules of the coordinating board adopted under Chapter 61 remain subject to that supervision and those rules as those institutions participate in the institute and its activities.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Educ Code § 153.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer|Section 153.001. Definitions

Sec. 153.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Center" means an office, department, or other organizational unit established under this chapter.(2)  "Governing board" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.(3)  "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.(4)  "Organization" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.201, Business & Commerce Code.(5)  "Person" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.201, Business & Commerce Code.(6)  "Technology" means the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes and includes inventions, discoveries, trade secrets, copyrighted materials, tools, machines, materials, processes to do work, processes to produce goods, processes to perform services, processes to carry out other useful activities, trademarks, and computer software.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Educ Code § 153.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer|Section 153.002. Findings

Sec. 153.002.  FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:(1)  it is essential to the continued economic growth and diversification of this state that technology development and transfer be promoted and expanded;(2)  the students, scientists, researchers, faculty, and staff of the institutions of higher education of this state have developed and, in all likelihood, will continue to develop technology that will contribute to the continued growth and diversification of the state's economy;(3)  the electorate of this state authorized the legislature to allow for the programs created by this chapter by adopting Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution;  and(4)  an institution of higher education is authorized to engage in technology development and transfer activities under the authority provided to its governing board and other state and federal law.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Educ Code § 153.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer|Section 153.003. Creation of Centers

Sec. 153.003.  CREATION OF CENTERS.  (a)  An institution of higher education, subject to approval by its governing board, is authorized to establish centers to manage, transfer, market, or otherwise commercialize technology owned by it or in which it owns an interest.(b)  Each center shall be administered within an institution of higher education.(c)  Centers may provide services to multiple institutions of higher education.  An institution of higher education may contract with a center under the control of a governing board other than its own.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Educ Code § 153.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer|Section 153.004. Operation of Centers

Sec. 153.004.  OPERATION OF CENTERS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by its governing board, an institution of higher education, through a center established under this chapter, may:(1)  accept and administer funds, including state appropriations, gifts, grants, contracts, and donations, to aid in the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the center or to aid in the discovery, development, protection, or commercialization of technology;(2)  solicit and enter into agreements to fund the discovery, development, protection, and commercialization of technology;(3)  make technology owned or controlled by it available to persons for commercial applications through license agreements, assignments, or other forms of transfer;(4)  acquire interests in and ownership of technology;(5)  provide business, scientific, and engineering services and technical assistance to persons engaged in the development, manufacture, or marketing of technology in which it owns an interest;(6)  acquire insurance and pay premiums on insurance of any kind and in amounts considered necessary and advisable to accomplish the purposes of this chapter;(7)  establish and operate corporations, either for profit or not for profit, and limited liability companies for the development and commercialization of technology and convey equity interests in such entities;  and(8)  engage in other related activities required to achieve the purposes of this chapter.(b)  Property and services of institutions of higher education may be used to achieve the purposes of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Educ Code § 153.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer|Section 153.005. Programs

Sec. 153.005.  PROGRAMS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by its governing board, an institution of higher education, through a center, may operate programs to provide assistance to persons in commercializing technology owned by it or in which it has an interest.  Assistance may include providing monetary support or nonmonetary support, including the use of premises, computers, computer software, telecommunications terminal equipment, office equipment and supplies, machinery, custodial services, utilities, or other services that are customarily treated as overhead expenses by institutions of higher education.(b)  The policies and procedures to be used by an institution of higher education to assess the qualifications of persons participating in a center's programs, including objective criteria for admission and for the measurement of progress and standards for continuance or termination of participation, shall be approved by the institution's governing board.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Educ Code § 153.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer|Section 153.006. Support of Centers

Sec. 153.006.  SUPPORT OF CENTERS.  (a)  In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to support the activities of centers described in this chapter, to the extent authorized by its governing board, an institution of higher education may:(1)  enter into agreements establishing royalties, fees, and other consideration for technology developed in whole or part by the institution;(2)  accept equity interests in, convertible promissory debt instruments issued by, or a combination of equity interests in and convertible promissory debt instruments issued by organizations that license, manage, or otherwise administer rights to technology belonging to the institution or under its control in exchange for such rights, in whole or in part;(3)  accept equity interests in, convertible promissory debt instruments issued by, or a combination of equity interests in and convertible promissory debt instruments issued by organizations that license or otherwise have rights in the institution's technology as consideration for its providing monetary, business, scientific, or engineering services or technical assistance;(4)  use income from the commercialization of technology to fund the activities of the center;(5)  solicit, accept, and administer gifts, grants, and donations;(6)  enter into contracts for legal services with a competent lawyer or law firm to:(A)  prepare, file, pursue, and maintain patent applications in the United States or foreign jurisdictions;(B)  secure copyright protection for computer software;(C)  prepare, file, and pursue trademark and service mark applications;(D)  pursue litigation to prevent or stop infringement of any intellectual property rights of the institution; or(E)  handle any other legal matter related to the operation and activities of the center; and(7)  enter into such other business arrangements as may be appropriate for achieving the purposes of this chapter.(b)  The fees or other compensation paid in connection with a legal services contract authorized by Subsection (a) may be paid on a contingency fee basis, at an hourly rate, or on another basis the governing board of the institution considers appropriate.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1266, Sec. 1.12, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 338 (H.B. 2051), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Educ Code § 153.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer|Section 153.007. No Fiduciary Duty

Sec. 153.007.  NO FIDUCIARY DUTY.  Except as otherwise provided by law, a governing board, an institution of higher education, a university system, a center, or any employee or member of those entities does not owe a fiduciary duty to any person claiming an interest in consideration received by a university system or an institution of higher education in exchange for technology.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Educ Code § 154.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers|Section 154.001. Definition

Sec. 154.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "council" means the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 151.001 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 154.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers|Section 154.002. Consortium; Clinical Centers

Sec. 154.002.  CONSORTIUM;  CLINICAL CENTERS.  (a)  The council shall establish a consortium of Alzheimer's disease centers, to be initially composed of the Alzheimer's disease centers at the Baylor College of Medicine, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.  The council may add additional consortium participants to the consortium as necessary.(b)  The council shall provide funds to the consortium participants to assist those participants to develop clinical centers that meet the standards of the consortium.(c)  A participant's clinical center may employ any personnel necessary to support its activities, including clinical, administrative, and data management personnel.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 151.002 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 1844), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Educ Code § 154.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers|Section 154.003. Programs

Sec. 154.003.  PROGRAMS.  (a)  The consortium shall coordinate and direct its programs to provide to the extent practicable centralized, uniform services among the consortium participants.(b)  The consortium shall:(1)  offer clinical services to all patients of the consortium's clinical centers, notwithstanding the independent status of each participant;(2)  establish a database for:(A)  making data available to each consortium participant according to its specific activities;(B)  providing a resource index to facilitate research projects;  and(C)  providing data on patient health outcomes to appropriate state agencies and to researchers in this state;  and(3)  with the aid of the council and the National Alzheimer's Association or its affiliate, develop and distribute to patients, caregivers, and health care professionals educational materials and services and inform patients of any research projects and therapeutic trials open for their participation.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 151.003 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 154.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education|Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers|Section 154.004. Steering Committee

Sec. 154.004.  STEERING COMMITTEE.  To advise the council on consortium activities, the council shall establish a steering committee composed of one representative from each consortium participant.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 151.004 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|