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TX Educ Code § 51.9355 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.9355. Assistance Relating to Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, and Testing

Sec. 51.9355.  ASSISTANCE RELATING TO UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID, AND TESTING.  (a)  The governing board of each general academic teaching institution shall establish an office at the institution to assist applicants, potential applicants, school counselors at the high school level, and other interested persons requesting assistance relating to:(1)  applying for admission to a bachelor's degree program at the institution;(2)  applying for financial aid offered by or through the institution or by an office or agency of this state or the United States for attendance as an undergraduate student at the institution;(3)  registering for an examination to be taken in connection with admission to a bachelor's degree program at the institution; or(4)  registering for an examination that may be taken to receive undergraduate course credit at the institution or to determine the skill or placement level of an applicant to or student enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at the institution.(b)  The office may be operated in connection with the admissions office or another existing office of the institution.(c)  This section does not require an institution to assist a person in preparing to take an examination.(d)  In this section, "general academic teaching institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 474, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 51.935 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(22), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (S.B. 715), Sec. 35, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Educ Code § 51.9356 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.9356. Designation of Liaison Officer to Assist Students Who Are or Were in Foster Care

Sec. 51.9356.  DESIGNATION OF LIAISON OFFICER TO ASSIST STUDENTS WHO ARE OR WERE IN FOSTER CARE.  (a)  In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (b)  Each institution of higher education shall designate at least one employee of the institution to act as a liaison officer for current and incoming students at the institution who are or were formerly in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.  To the extent allowed by state or federal law, the institution shall identify those students from information provided to the institution in admission or financial aid applications or other available resources.(c)  Each semester or other academic term, an institution of higher education shall provide to the institution's liaison officer the names of and information regarding the students described by Subsection (b).(d)  The liaison officer shall provide to the students described by Subsection (b) information regarding support services and other resources available to the students at the institution and any other relevant information to assist the students.(e)  The liaison officer may participate in any training that enables the officer to carry out the officer's duties and coordinate with liaison officers at other educational institutions.(f)  Each institution of higher education shall publicize, including through the institution's Internet website, social media, electronic mail, or other means of communication used by the institution:(1)  the name of and contact information for the institution's liaison officer; and(2)  information regarding support services and other resources available at the institution to the students described by Subsection (b).|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 3748), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 280 (H.B. 1702), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 280 (H.B. 1702), Sec. 2, eff. May 29, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 51.9358 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.9358. Designation of Support Services Liaison Officer to Assist Students

Sec. 51.9358.  DESIGNATION OF SUPPORT SERVICES LIAISON OFFICER TO ASSIST STUDENTS.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.(2)  "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.(b)  Each institution of higher education shall designate at least one employee of the institution to act as a liaison officer for current or incoming students at the institution. The liaison officer shall provide to the students comprehensive information regarding support services and other resources available to the students, including:(1)  resources to access:(A)  medical and behavioral health coverage and services; and(B)  public benefit programs, including programs related to food security, affordable housing, and housing subsidies;(2)  public benefit program case management assistance and counseling;(3)  parenting and child care resources;(4)  employment assistance;(5)  financial counseling and tax preparation assistance;(6)  transportation assistance;(7)  student academic success strategies; and(8)  any other resources developed by the institution to assist the students.(c)  An institution of higher education may designate under Subsection (b) the same employee to act as liaison officer as the employee designated under Section 51.9356 to act as liaison officer for current and incoming students at the institution who were formerly in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1305 (H.B. 3808), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 51.9362 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.9362. Overdose Awareness Training for Residential Advisors and Student Organization Officers

Sec. 51.9362.  OVERDOSE AWARENESS TRAINING FOR RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATION OFFICERS.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Public or private institution of higher education" includes an "institution of higher education" and a "private or independent institution of higher education," as those terms are defined by Section 61.003.(2)  "Residential advisor" means a student who is employed by a public or private institution of higher education to serve in an advisory capacity for students living in a residential facility.(3)  "Residential facility" means a residence used exclusively for housing or boarding students or faculty of a public or private institution of higher education.(4)  "Student organization" includes any organization that is composed mostly of students enrolled at a public or private institution of higher education and that:(A)  is registered with the institution;(B)  receives student organization resource fee revenues or other funding from the institution; or(C)  is otherwise recognized as a student organization by the institution.(b)  A public or private institution of higher education that imposes any mandatory training requirements on residential advisors or officers of student organizations must ensure that overdose awareness and appropriate response training is included with that training.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1167 (H.B. 3285), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 51.9364 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.9364. Certain Notations Required on Student Transcripts

Sec. 51.9364.  CERTAIN NOTATIONS REQUIRED ON STUDENT TRANSCRIPTS.  (a)  In this section, "postsecondary educational institution" means an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003.(b)  If a student is ineligible to reenroll in a postsecondary educational institution for a reason other than an academic or financial reason, the institution shall include on the student's transcript a notation stating that the student is ineligible to reenroll in the institution for a reason other than an academic or financial reason.(c)  If a student withdraws from a postsecondary educational institution pending disciplinary charges that may result in the student becoming ineligible to reenroll in the institution for a reason other than an academic or financial reason, the institution may not end the disciplinary process until the institution makes a final determination of responsibility, including, if applicable, a determination of whether the student will be ineligible to reenroll in the institution for a reason other than an academic or financial reason.  If, as a result of the disciplinary process, the student is ineligible to reenroll in the institution for a reason other than an academic or financial reason, the institution shall include on the student's transcript the notation required under Subsection (b).(d)  On request by the student, a postsecondary educational institution may remove from a student's transcript a notation required under this section if:(1)  the student is eligible to reenroll in the institution; or(2)  the institution determines that good cause exists to remove the notation.(e)  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.  In adopting those rules, the coordinating board shall use the negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 727 (H.B. 449), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 51.937 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.937. Immunity From Liability for Volunteers

Sec. 51.937.  IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR VOLUNTEERS.  (a)  A volunteer who is serving as a direct service volunteer for an institution of higher education is immune from civil liability for any act that:(1)  is incident to or within the scope of the duties of the volunteer's position;  and(2)  involves the exercise of judgment or discretion on the part of the volunteer.(b)  This section does not apply to the operation, use, or maintenance of a motor vehicle.(c)  This section does not limit the liability of a person for intentional misconduct or gross negligence.(d)  In this section, "volunteer" means a person providing services for or on behalf of an institution of higher education, on the premises of the institution or at an activity related to or sponsored by the institution on or off of the property of the institution, who does not receive compensation in excess of reimbursement for expenses.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 622, Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 51.940 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.940. Student Debit Cards

Sec. 51.940.  STUDENT DEBIT CARDS.  (a)  The governing board of an institution of higher education may establish a program to provide students enrolled at the institution with a debit card.(b)  A student issued a debit card under the program may use the card to purchase merchandise or service available through the institution or through a person authorized to sell merchandise or service at the institution, as determined by the governing board.(c)  The program must allow a person who is in business to sell merchandise or service of the same kind as the merchandise or service that a student may purchase under Subsection (b) to participate in the program under the same or equivalent terms applicable to a person authorized to sell merchandise under Subsection (b) and accept a debit card payment from a student to whom a debit card has been issued under the program for purchase of that merchandise or service.  The institution of higher education may assess participating businesses a fee sufficient to cover the cost of implementation and administration of this program.(d)  An institution of higher education may not administer or sponsor a debit card program for students of the institution that does not conform to this section.(e)  In this section:(1)  "Governing board" and "institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.(2)  "Person" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.201, Business & Commerce Code.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 316, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 710, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 51.941 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.941. Purchase of Agricultural Products

Sec. 51.941.  PURCHASE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.  (a)  An institution of higher education that purchases agricultural products shall give first preference to products grown, produced, or processed in this state if the cost to the institution and the quality of the products are equal to the cost and quality of other available products.(b)  An institution of higher education shall ensure that bid specifications used by the institution in connection with the purchase of agricultural products do not preclude or discourage the purchase of agricultural products grown, produced, or processed in this state.(c)  In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 473, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 51.940 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(23), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 51.945 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.945. Student Participation in Selection of Food Service Contracts

Sec. 51.945.  STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN SELECTION OF FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTS.  (a)  The governing board of an institution of higher education shall develop and implement policies that provide the students at the institution with a reasonable opportunity to appear before any committee or other entity that is determining whether a food service provider should be selected or retained by the institution.  The policies shall provide the students with a reasonable opportunity to discuss the performance of a food service provider and the students' recommendations for qualifications of food service providers.(b)  A contract between an institution of higher education and a food service provider must require the food service provider to periodically hold meetings or forums to provide the students at the institution with a reasonable opportunity to discuss the performance of the food service provider.(c)  In this section:(1)  "Food service provider" means a person who contracts with the institution to provide food or beverage service at any location on the premises of the institution.(2)  "Governing board" and "institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1266, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 51.946 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.946. Student Debit Cards at Private or Independent Institutions of Higher Education

Sec. 51.946.  STUDENT DEBIT CARDS AT PRIVATE OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.  (a)  The governing board of a private or independent institution of higher education may establish a program to provide students enrolled at the institution with a debit card.(b)  A student issued a debit card under the program may use the card to purchase merchandise or service available through the institution or through a person authorized to sell merchandise or service at the institution, as determined by the governing board.(c)  The program may allow a person who is in business to sell merchandise or service of the same kind as the merchandise or service that a student may purchase under Subsection (b) to participate in the program under the same or equivalent terms applicable to a person authorized to sell merchandise under Subsection (b) and accept a debit card payment from a student to whom a debit card has been issued under the program for purchase of that merchandise or service.(d)  The private or independent institution of higher education may assess participating businesses a fee for the implementation and administration of the program.(e)  In this section:(1)  "Private or independent institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.(2)  "Person" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.201, Business & Commerce Code.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 370, Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 1999.|
TX Educ Code § 51.9461 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.9461. Charges and Fees for Certain Payments at Private or Independent Institutions of Higher Education

Sec. 51.9461.  CHARGES AND FEES FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS AT PRIVATE OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.  (a)  In this section, "private or independent institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.(b)  This section applies only to a payment of tuition, a fee, or another charge made by or on behalf of a student, including a person admitted but not yet enrolled, of a private or independent institution of higher education if the payment is made or authorized in person, by mail, by telephone call, or through the Internet by means of:(1)  an electronic funds transfer; or(2)  a credit card.(c)  A private or independent institution of higher education may charge a fee or other amount in connection with a payment to which this section applies, in addition to the amount of the tuition, fee, or other charge being paid, including:(1)  a discount, convenience, or service charge for the transaction; or(2)  a service charge in connection with a payment transaction that is dishonored or refused for lack of funds or insufficient funds.(d)  A fee or other charge under this section must be in an amount reasonable and necessary to reimburse the institution for the expense incurred by the institution in processing and handling the payment or payment transaction.(e)  Before accepting a payment by credit card, the institution shall notify the student or other person making the payment of any fee to be charged under this section.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 980 (H.B. 1829), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Educ Code § 51.947 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.947. Payroll Deductions for Certain Organizations

Sec. 51.947.  PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FOR CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS.  (a)  An employee of an institution of higher education may authorize a deduction each pay period from the employee's salary or wage payment for:(1)  a contribution to an institution of higher education;  or(2)  a charitable contribution to a nonprofit organization the purpose of which is to support the programs of an institution of higher education.(b)  To be eligible to receive charitable contributions under this section, a nonprofit organization must comply with the rules adopted under Section 2255.001, Government Code, by the institution of higher education the organization supports.(c)  An institution of higher education shall establish procedures to enable an employee of the institution to authorize a deduction under this section.(d)  In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 307, Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 1999.  Renumbered from Sec. 51.946 by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 21.001(18), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Educ Code § 51.950 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 51.950. Policy Regulating Student Travel

Sec. 51.950.  POLICY REGULATING STUDENT TRAVEL.  (a)  In this section, "governing board" and "institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.(b)  Each governing board of an institution of higher education shall adopt a policy regulating travel that is undertaken by one or more students presently enrolled at the institution to reach an activity or event that is located more than 25 miles from the institution that is organized and sponsored by the institution and that is:(1)  funded by the institution, and the travel is undertaken using a vehicle owned or leased by the institution;  or(2)  required by a student organization registered at the institution.(c)  The governing board shall seek advice and comment from the faculty and students of the institution before adopting any policy under this section.(d)  The policy must contain provisions that address:(1)  different modes of travel likely to be used by students;  and(2)  safety issues related to student travel, including:(A)  use of seat belts or other safety devices;(B)  passenger capacity;  and(C)  for the person providing transportation services:(i)  qualifications and training required to operate that particular mode of travel;  and(ii)  fatigue at the time of travel.(e)  The governing board shall make the policy available to the public by publishing the policy in the institution's catalog and by any other method the board considers appropriate.(f)  The governing board shall file a copy of the policy adopted under this section, and any amendments to that policy, with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.(g)  This section does not create a claim or cause of action against an institution of higher education beyond a claim or cause of action authorized on the effective date of the Act that enacted this section by Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 697, Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2001.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 51.949 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(28), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|