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TX Educ Code § 96.704 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle E - The Texas State University System|Chapter 96 - Institutions of the Texas State University System|Subchapter E. Lamar University and Related Institutions|Section 96.704. Lamar State College--Port Arthur and Lamar State College--Orange

Sec. 96.704.  LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR AND LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE.  (a)  The board shall establish and maintain coeducational lower-division institutions of higher education as separate accredited degree-granting institutions in the counties of Jefferson and Orange, to be known as Lamar State College-- Port Arthur and Lamar State College-- Orange, to teach only freshman- and sophomore-level courses.(b)  The board may acquire, construct, or otherwise make provision for adequate physical facilities for use by Lamar State College-- Port Arthur and Lamar State College-- Orange and may accept and administer, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the board, grants or gifts of money or property tendered by any reason for the use and benefit of the school.(c)  The board with approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may prescribe courses leading to customary degrees.  The board may make other rules and regulations for the operation, control, and management of Lamar State College-- Port Arthur and Lamar State College-- Orange as are necessary for each institution to be a first-class institution for freshman and sophomore students.(d)  Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the powers of the board as conferred by law.(e)  For Lamar State College-- Port Arthur and Lamar State College-- Orange, the board may expend funds allocated to Lamar University under Chapter 62 for any of the purposes listed in Section 17, Article VII, Texas Constitution, in the same manner and under the same circumstances as expenditures for those purposes for other separate degree-granting institutions.(f)  A reference in state law to Lamar University at Port Arthur means Lamar State College--Port Arthur.  A reference in state law to Lamar University at Orange means Lamar State College--Orange.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1061, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 767, Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Educ Code § 96.705 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle E - The Texas State University System|Chapter 96 - Institutions of the Texas State University System|Subchapter E. Lamar University and Related Institutions|Section 96.705. Application of Other Law

Sec. 96.705.  APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW.  All other provisions of law, including provisions for student fees, applicable to institutions of the Texas State University System apply to Lamar University and its educational centers.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1061, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 96.708 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle E - The Texas State University System|Chapter 96 - Institutions of the Texas State University System|Subchapter E. Lamar University and Related Institutions|Section 96.708. Lamar University Center for Excellence in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education

Sec. 96.708.  LAMAR UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEAF STUDIES AND DEAF EDUCATION.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Board" means the board of regents of the Texas State University System.(2)  "Center" means the Lamar University Center for Excellence in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education.(b)  The board shall establish the Lamar University Center for Excellence in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education for the purposes of advancing deaf education programs in Texas by:(1)  collaborating with the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and the Texas School for the Deaf to assess deaf education needs in this state and strategies to address those needs;(2)  studying bilingual education programs for the deaf;(3)  studying improved teacher training; and(4)  studying the incorporation of technology into deaf education.(c)  The center shall develop a strategic plan to guide and evaluate the center's progress toward achieving the purposes of the center in accordance with this section.  The strategic plan must:(1)  describe the goals, objectives, and performance standards for each of the center's programs and how those programs help the center to achieve its purposes;(2)  assess the needs of the center's programs and faculty; and(3)  assess the center's need for new initiatives.(d)  The organization, control, and management of the center are vested in the board.(e)  The board shall select a location for the center at Lamar University.(f)  The board may solicit, accept, and administer gifts and grants from any public or private source for the use and benefit of the center.(g)  The board may use any available funds, including legislative appropriations made to Lamar University for instruction, operations, or infrastructure support, federal funds, or gifts or grants to establish or operate the center.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1009 (H.B. 868), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Educ Code § 101.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 101 - Stephen F. Austin State University|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 101.01. Stephen F

Sec. 101.01.  STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY.  (a)  Stephen F. Austin State University is a coeducational institution of higher education located in the city of Nacogdoches.(b)  The name of the university may not be changed.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 484 (S.B. 596), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Educ Code § 101.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 101 - Stephen F. Austin State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 101.11. Board of Regents

Sec. 101.11.  BOARD OF REGENTS.  The control and management of the university is vested in a board of nine regents appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 101.12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 101 - Stephen F. Austin State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 101.12. Term of Office

Sec. 101.12.  TERM OF OFFICE.  Members of the board hold office for staggered terms of six years, with the terms of three members expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.  Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 101.13 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 101 - Stephen F. Austin State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 101.13. Qualifications; Oath

Sec. 101.13.  QUALIFICATIONS;  OATH.  Each member of the board must be a citizen of the State of Texas and shall take the constitutional oath of office.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 101.14 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 101 - Stephen F. Austin State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 101.14. Officers

Sec. 101.14.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect a chairman and any other officer deemed necessary.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 101.15 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 101 - Stephen F. Austin State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 101.15. Bylaws, Rules, Regulations

Sec. 101.15.  BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS.  The board shall enact bylaws, rules, and regulations necessary for the successful management and operation of the university.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 101.16 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 101 - Stephen F. Austin State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 101.16. University President

Sec. 101.16.  UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT.  The board shall select the president of the university.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 101.17 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 101 - Stephen F. Austin State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 101.17. Minutes

Sec. 101.17.  MINUTES.  The board shall cause accurate and complete minutes of its meetings to be maintained.  The minutes are open to the public for inspection at the university during regular business hours, and certified copies of the minutes shall be furnished to anyone on payment of a fee set by the board.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 101.19 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 101 - Stephen F. Austin State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 101.19. Expenses

Sec. 101.19.  EXPENSES.  Members of the board shall serve without pay but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in attending the work of the board, subject to the approval of the chairman of the board.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3229, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 101.20 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 101 - Stephen F. Austin State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 101.20. Meetings

Sec. 101.20.  MEETINGS.  The board shall hold an annual meeting on the campus of the university during the month of April, and at other times and places as scheduled by the board or designated by its chairman.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3229, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 101.41 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 101 - Stephen F. Austin State University|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 101.41. Extent of Powers

Sec. 101.41.  EXTENT OF POWERS.  With respect to the management and control of the university, the board has the same powers and duties that are conferred on the Board of Regents, State Senior Colleges, with respect to institutions in that system.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3229, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 102.01. West Texas State University

Sec. 102.01.  WEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY.  West Texas State University is a coeducational institution of higher education located in the city of Canyon.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3230, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 102.11. Board of Regents

Sec. 102.11.  BOARD OF REGENTS.  The organization, control, and management of the university is vested in a board of nine regents appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate.  The members of the board shall be selected from different portions of the state.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3230, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 756, ch. 331, Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 102.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 102.111. Transfer of Governance to Texas A&m System

Sec. 102.111.  TRANSFER OF GOVERNANCE TO TEXAS A&M SYSTEM.  (a)  The organization, control, and management of the university are transferred to the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System if that board and the board of regents appointed for the university under Section 102.11 of this code agree on the transfer not later than December 31, 1989, and the transfer is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board not later than March 31, 1990.  The transfer takes effect on the date agreed to by the boards and approved by the coordinating board.(b)  If the transfer is agreed to and approved under Subsection (a) of this section, the governance, operation, management, and control of the university, along with all right, title, and interest in the land, buildings, facilities, improvements, equipment, supplies, and property comprising that institution are transferred from the board of regents appointed under Section 102.11 of this code to the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.  The board of regents appointed under Section 102.11 of this code is abolished on the effective date of the transfer.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 9, Sec. 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1989.|
TX Educ Code § 102.12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 102.12. Terms; Vacancies

Sec. 102.12.  TERMS;  VACANCIES.  The members of the board hold office for staggered terms of six years, with the terms of three members expiring each two years.  Any vacancy that occurs on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the governor.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3231, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.13 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 102.13. Oath

Sec. 102.13.  OATH.  Each member of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office before assuming the duties of his office.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3231, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.14 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 102.14. Removal

Sec. 102.14.  REMOVAL.  The members of the board are removable by the governor for inefficiency or malfeasance of office.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3231, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.15 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 102.15. Officers

Sec. 102.15.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect a chairman and any other officers it deems necessary.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3231, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.16 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 102.16. Meetings

Sec. 102.16.  MEETINGS.  The chairman of the board may convene the board to consider any business connected with the university whenever he deems it expedient.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3231, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.31 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 102.31. Extent of Powers

Sec. 102.31.  EXTENT OF POWERS.  With respect to the management and control of the university, the board has the same powers and duties that are conferred on the Board of Regents, State Senior Colleges, with respect to institutions in that system.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3231, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.32 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 102.32. Lease of Lands to Fraternities and Sororities

Sec. 102.32.  LEASE OF LANDS TO FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES.  (a)  The board may lease portions of the state-owned land held for the use and benefit of the university in the city of Canyon to fraternities and sororities for the purpose of constructing chapter houses.(b)  A lease may be for any term of years less than 100, and the consideration and terms may be determined by the board, consistent with the best interests of the university.  The chairman of the board, with approval of a majority of the board, may execute all documents necessary to consummate the leasing.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3231, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.33 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 102.33. Airport

Sec. 102.33.  AIRPORT.  The university may own and operate an airport, may accept federal aid and money for those purposes, and may enter into sponsor's assurance agreements with the federal government.  It may operate the airport separately or in cooperation with a city, a county, the state, or the federal government, with the approval of the appropriate governing body, but without any expense to or liability against the state in any manner.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3231, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.35 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 102.35. Donation and Construction of Building for Museum Purposes

Sec. 102.35.  DONATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING FOR MUSEUM PURPOSES.  The board may accept the donation from the Panhandle-Plains Historical Society of a building to be constructed for the benefit of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.  The building may be constructed, and existing buildings may be modified to connect with the new structure.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 111, ch. 53, Sec. 1, eff. April 15, 1981.|
TX Educ Code § 102.51 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter D. Killgore Research Center|Section 102.51. Gifts and Donations; Location of Center

Sec. 102.51.  GIFTS AND DONATIONS;  LOCATION OF CENTER.  The board may accept gifts and donations of money and other personal property from the Killgore Foundation and from any other private organization or individual to establish, construct, maintain, and operate a regional center to be known as the Killgore Research Center, on any land held by the board for the use of the university.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3232, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.52 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter D. Killgore Research Center|Section 102.52. Transfer of Money; Disbursements

Sec. 102.52.  TRANSFER OF MONEY;  DISBURSEMENTS.  All money so received shall be transferred as soon as available to the West Texas State University Foundation or to any other fund or foundation chosen by agreement between the donors and the administration of the university.  The disbursement of all this money is under the supervision of the business manager of the university.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3232, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 59, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 102.53 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter D. Killgore Research Center|Section 102.53. Maintenance and Administration

Sec. 102.53.  MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.  The maintenance and administration of the research center is the responsibility of the State of Texas acting through the administration of the university, with the advice and assistance of an advisory council on research selected by the administration and the donors.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3232, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 102.54 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 102 - West Texas State University|Subchapter D. Killgore Research Center|Section 102.54. Permanent Research Program

Sec. 102.54.  PERMANENT RESEARCH PROGRAM.  In order to provide for a permanent research program, the administration of the university may:(1)  establish formalized working relationships with established research programs similar to the relationship already developed between the university and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center; (2)  integrate the research program being developed in the graduate school of the university with a research program at the research center; (3)  employ project directors who are recognized researchers and who have had experience in applying for and using research grants from governmental agencies and private foundations; (4)  assign a person from the administrative staff of the university as administrator of the research center;  and(5)  perform any other acts and make any agreements which will implement and further the research programs of the research center and the university, consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3232, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 644, Sec. 11, eff. June 14, 1989.|
TX Educ Code § 105.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities|Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 105.001. University of North Texas System

Text of section effective until June 19, 2009, but only if a specific appropriation is provided as described by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213, Sec. 6, which states:  This Act does not make an appropriation. This Act takes effect only if a specific appropriation for the implementation of the Act is provided in a general appropriations act of the 81st Legislature.Sec. 105.001.  UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM.  The University of North Texas System is composed of:(1)  the University of North Texas;(2)  the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth;  and(3)  the University of North Texas at Dallas.|Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 956), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|