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TX Educ Code § 54.808 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter I. Texas Save and Match Program|Section 54.808. Texas Save and Match Trust Fund; Agreements Between Board and Program Entity Regarding Program Entity Funds

Sec. 54.808.  TEXAS SAVE AND MATCH TRUST FUND; AGREEMENTS  BETWEEN BOARD AND PROGRAM ENTITY REGARDING PROGRAM ENTITY FUNDS.  (a)  The Texas save and match trust fund is established as a trust fund to be held with the comptroller.(b)  Money in the fund may be spent without appropriation  and only to establish matching accounts, make deposits, purchase  tuition units, and award matching grants and scholarships under  the program and to pay the costs of program administration and operations.(c)  The board may invest, reinvest, and direct the investment of any available money in the fund.(d)  Interest and income from the assets of the fund shall be credited to and deposited in the fund.(e)  The board and the program entity may enter into an agreement under which the board may hold and manage funds of the  program entity and provide services to the program entity.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1186 (H.B. 3708), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 54.809 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter I. Texas Save and Match Program|Section 54.809. Rules

Sec. 54.809.  RULES.  The board shall adopt rules for the administration of this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1186 (H.B. 3708), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 54.901 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.901. Purposes of Program

Sec. 54.901.  PURPOSES OF PROGRAM.  The purposes of this subchapter are as follows:(1)  to encourage and assist individuals and families in saving funds for the purpose of supporting individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence, and quality of life; and(2)  to provide secure funding for qualified disability expenses on behalf of designated beneficiaries with disabilities that will supplement, but not supplant, benefits provided through private insurance, the Medicaid program under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, the supplemental security income program under Title XVI of the Social Security Act, the beneficiary's employment, and other sources.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.902 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.902. Definitions

Sec. 54.902.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "ABLE account" has the meaning assigned by Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code.(2)  "ABLE program" or "program" means the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience Program created under this subchapter.(3)  "Board" means the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board established under Section 54.602.(4)  "Designated beneficiary" means a person with a disability who:(A)  is an eligible individual;(B)  is named as the designated beneficiary of an ABLE account; and(C)  meets any residency requirements established by the board.(5)  "Eligible individual" means a person who has certified to the board that the person is eligible to participate in the ABLE program.(6)  "Financial institution" means a bank, a trust company, a depository trust company, an insurance company, a broker-dealer, a registered investment company or investment manager, the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company, or another similar financial institution authorized to transact business in this state.(7)  "Internal Revenue Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.(8)  "Participant" means a designated beneficiary or the parent or custodian or other fiduciary of the beneficiary who has entered into a participation agreement under this subchapter.(9)  "Participation agreement" means an agreement between a participant and the board under this subchapter that conforms to the requirements prescribed by this subchapter.(10)  "Qualified disability expenses" means any expenses related to the eligible individual's blindness or disability that are made for the benefit of an eligible individual who is the designated beneficiary, and includes expenses for education, housing, transportation, employment training and support, assistive technology and personal support services, health, prevention and wellness, financial management and administrative services, legal fees, oversight and monitoring, a funeral and burial, and other expenses approved under federal regulations adopted under Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code.(11)  "Texas ABLE savings plan account" means the Texas ABLE savings plan account created under Section 54.903.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 296 (S.B. 377), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2017.|
TX Educ Code § 54.903 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.903. Creation of Program and Account; Administration

Sec. 54.903.  CREATION OF PROGRAM AND ACCOUNT; ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program is created under this subchapter.  The Texas ABLE savings plan account is established as a trust fund outside of the state treasury.(b)  The board shall administer the ABLE program.(c)  The board, the office of the comptroller, and any manager or other contractor that contracts with the board to provide services under this subchapter are not covered entities for purposes of Chapter 181, Health and Safety Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.9045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.9045. Collection of Fees

Sec. 54.9045.  COLLECTION OF FEES.  The board shall collect administrative fees and service charges in connection with any agreement, contract, or transaction relating to the program in amounts not exceeding the amount necessary to recover the cost of establishing and maintaining the program.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.906 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.906. Treatment of Assets

Sec. 54.906.  TREATMENT OF ASSETS.  (a)  The assets of the ABLE program shall at all times be preserved, invested, and spent only for the purposes provided by this subchapter and in accordance with the participation agreements entered into under this subchapter.(b)  Except as provided by Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code, the state does not have a property right in the assets of the ABLE program.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.9065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.9065. Exclusion of Able Account Assets From Certain Benefit Eligibility Determinations

Sec. 54.9065.  EXCLUSION OF ABLE ACCOUNT ASSETS FROM CERTAIN BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS.  Notwithstanding any other provision of state law that requires consideration of the financial circumstances of an applicant for assistance or a benefit provided under that law, the agency making the determination of eligibility for the assistance or benefit may not consider the amount in the applicant's ABLE account, including earnings on that amount, and any distribution for qualified disability expenses in determining the applicant's eligibility to receive and the amount of the assistance or benefit with respect to the period during which the individual maintains the ABLE account.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.907 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.907. Exemption From Securities Laws

Sec. 54.907.  EXEMPTION FROM SECURITIES LAWS.  An ABLE account is not a security within the meaning of the term as defined by Section 4001.068, Government Code, and is exempt from the provisions of The Securities Act (Title 12, Government Code).|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 491 (H.B. 4171), Sec. 2.09, eff. January 1, 2022.|
TX Educ Code § 54.908 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.908. Participation Agreements

Sec. 54.908.  PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS.  (a)  Under the ABLE program, the board may enter into participation agreements with participants on behalf of designated beneficiaries.(b)  A participation agreement may include the following terms:(1)  the requirements and applicable restrictions for:(A)  opening an ABLE account;(B)  making contributions to an ABLE account; and(C)  directly or indirectly, directing the investment of the contributions or balance of the ABLE account;(2)  the eligibility requirements for a participant to enter into a participation agreement and the rights of that participant;(3)  the administrative fee and other fees and charges applicable to an ABLE account;(4)  the terms and conditions under which an ABLE account or participation agreement may be modified, transferred, or terminated;(5)  the method of disposition of abandoned ABLE accounts; and(6)  any other terms and conditions the board considers necessary or appropriate, including those necessary to conform the ABLE account to the requirements of Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code, or other applicable federal law.(c)  The participation agreement may be amended throughout the term of the agreement, including to allow a participant to increase or decrease the level of participation and to change the designated beneficiary or other matters authorized by this section and Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code.(d)  If the board finds a participant has made a material misrepresentation in the application for a participation agreement or in any communication regarding the ABLE program, the board may liquidate the participant's ABLE account.  If the board liquidates an ABLE account under this subsection, the participant is entitled to a refund, subject to any charges or fees provided by the participation agreement and the Internal Revenue Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.9085 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.9085. Encumbrance or Transfer of Account Prohibited

Sec. 54.9085.  ENCUMBRANCE OR TRANSFER OF ACCOUNT PROHIBITED.  (a)  An ABLE account may not be assigned for the benefit of creditors, used as security or collateral for any loan, or otherwise subject to alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, or charge.(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the state is a permissible creditor upon the death of a designated beneficiary for the purposes set forth in Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.909 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.909. Use of Fund Assets

Sec. 54.909.  USE OF FUND ASSETS.  The assets of the program may only be used to:(1)  make distributions to designated beneficiaries;(2)  pay the costs of program administration and operations;(3)  make refunds for cancellations, excess contributions, liquidation under Section 54.908(d), and death, in accordance with a computation method determined by the board;(4)  roll over funds to another ABLE account to the extent authorized by Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code; and(5)  make distributions to the state as authorized by Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.910 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.910. Designated Beneficiary

Sec. 54.910.  DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY.  (a)  The participant is the designated beneficiary and the owner of the ABLE account except as described by Subsection (b) and as otherwise permitted by Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code.(b)  If the designated beneficiary of the account is not able to exercise signature authority over the account, or if a designated beneficiary chooses to establish an account but not exercise signature authority, the parent, legal guardian, or other fiduciary of the beneficiary may serve as the participant if permitted by Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code.(c)  A designated beneficiary may own only one ABLE account, and each ABLE account may have only one owner, except as otherwise permitted by Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 527 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 54.911 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.911. Verification Under Oath

Sec. 54.911.  VERIFICATION UNDER OATH.  The board may require a participant to verify under oath:(1)  the participant's certification as an eligible individual;(2)  the participant's selection to change a designated beneficiary;(3)  the participant's selection to cancel a participation agreement; and(4)  any other information the board may require.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.912 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.912. Cancellation

Sec. 54.912.  CANCELLATION.  (a)  A participant may cancel a participation agreement at will.(b)  Each participation agreement must provide that the agreement may be canceled on the terms and conditions and on payment of applicable fees and costs as provided by rule.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.913 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.913. Reports

Sec. 54.913.  REPORTS.  (a)  The board shall comply with the reporting requirements in Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code.(b)  The board shall report financial information related to the ABLE program in an annual financial report in accordance with the comptroller's requirements and guidelines for state agencies.(c)  The board shall include financial information for the ABLE program in the board's annual report posted on the board's website.(d)  The board shall prepare any other reports required by state or federal rules and regulations.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.914 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.914. Confidentiality of Records

Sec. 54.914.  CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, all information relating to the program is public and subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.(b)  Information relating to a prospective or current participant or designated beneficiary or to a participation agreement, including any personally identifiable information, is confidential except that the board may disclose that information to:(1)  a participant regarding the participant's account; or(2)  a state or federal agency as necessary to administer the program or as required by Section 529A, Internal Revenue Code, or other federal or state requirements.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.915 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.915. Program Limitations

Sec. 54.915.  PROGRAM LIMITATIONS.  (a)  Nothing in this subchapter or in any participation agreement entered into under this subchapter may be construed to guarantee that amounts saved under the program will be sufficient to cover the qualified disability expenses of a designated beneficiary.(b)  Nothing in this subchapter or in any participation agreement entered into under this subchapter may be construed to create any obligation of the state, any agency or instrumentality of the state, or a plan manager to guarantee for the benefit of a participant:(1)  the return of any amount contributed to an account;(2)  the rate of interest or other return on an account; or(3)  the payment of interest or other return on an account.(c)  The board by rule shall require that informational materials used in connection with a contribution to an ABLE account clearly indicate that the account is not insured by this state and that neither the principal deposited nor the investment return is guaranteed by the state.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 54.916 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.916. Termination or Modification of Program

Sec. 54.916.  TERMINATION OR MODIFICATION OF PROGRAM.  (a)  If the comptroller determines that the ABLE program is not financially feasible, the comptroller shall notify the governor and the legislature and recommend that the board not administer an ABLE program or that the program be modified or terminated.  The program may be terminated only by the legislature.(b)  If the comptroller determines that the ABLE program is not financially feasible, the board may adjust the terms of participation agreements as necessary to ensure the financial feasibility of the program.(c)  If the legislature terminates the ABLE program, the balance of each ABLE account shall be paid to the participant, to the extent possible.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (g).
TX Educ Code § 54.917 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees|Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|Section 54.917. Able Program Advisory Committee

Sec. 54.917.  ABLE PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The ABLE program advisory committee is established to review rules and procedures related to the ABLE program, to provide guidance, suggest changes, and make recommendations for the administration of the program, and to provide assistance as needed to the board and comptroller during the creation of the program.(b)  The comptroller shall appoint at least five and not more than seven members to the advisory committee, including at least one member from each of the following groups:(1)  persons with a disability who qualify for the program;(2)  family members of a person with a disability who qualifies for the program;(3)  representatives of disability advocacy organizations; and(4)  representatives of the financial community.(c)  The comptroller shall appoint a presiding officer.(d)  The advisory committee shall meet quarterly or more frequently as the presiding officer determines is necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the committee.(e)  A member of the advisory committee is not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for travel expenses.(f)  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to this section.(g)  This section expires and the advisory committee is abolished December 1, 2019.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 55.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 55.01. Definitions

Sec. 55.01.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Institution of higher education" or "institution" has the meaning assigned to it by Section 61.003(7) of this code, except that "public junior college" is excluded.(2)  "Governing board" or "board" means the board having management and control of an institution of higher education.(3)  "Revenue funds" means the revenues, incomes, receipts, rentals, rates, charges, fees, grants, and tuition levied or collected from any public or private source by an institution of higher education, including interest or other income from those funds.(4)  "Bonds" means bonds, notes, or credit agreements a board is authorized to enter into either by this title or by other laws.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 803, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1073, Sec. 1.04, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 55.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 55.02. Systemwide Revenue Financing Program

Sec. 55.02.  SYSTEMWIDE REVENUE FINANCING PROGRAM.  (a)  The governing board of a university system may establish a systemwide revenue financing program to provide funds to acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure at an institution, branch, or entity of the university system.(b)  The governing board may issue bonds or notes in accordance with this chapter for any purpose authorized by law as part of the systemwide revenue financing program.(c)  The governing board may pledge to the payment of any bonds or notes issued as part of the systemwide revenue financing program all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the university system.(d)  In this section, "university system" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 of this code.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 803, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|