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TX Educ Code § 56.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter G. Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program|Section 56.102. Administration of Program

Sec. 56.102.  ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM.  The Texas Animal Health Commission shall administer the program in accordance with the rules adopted by the committee.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 435, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 88.622 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 459 (H.B. 1259), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 56.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter G. Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program|Section 56.103. Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program Committee; Rules

Sec. 56.103.  RURAL VETERINARIAN INCENTIVE PROGRAM COMMITTEE;  RULES.  (a)  The rural veterinarian incentive program committee consists of:(1)  the executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission, or the executive director's designee;(2)  the executive director of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, or the executive director's designee;(3)  the dean of each accredited college of veterinary medicine located in this state, or the dean's designee;(4)  a veterinarian with a mixed animal practice, representing each university system located in Texas with an accredited college of veterinary medicine, appointed by the board of regents of each university system;(5)  a veterinarian with a large animal practice, representing each university system located in Texas with an accredited college of veterinary medicine, appointed by the board of regents of each university system; and(6)  a practitioner of veterinary medicine who serves as a commissioner of the Texas Animal Health Commission, appointed by the chair of the Texas Animal Health Commission.(b)  The executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission serves as the presiding officer of the committee.(c)  An appointed member of the committee serves a term of two years.(d)  The committee shall adopt rules:(1)  establishing criteria to determine whether a person is an eligible participant as the committee considers reasonable, including the person's:(A)  background and interest in rural practice; and(B)  financial need;(2)  providing for requesting the distribution of money from the account for the program;(3)  establishing the criteria necessary for a community or political subdivision in a rural county to qualify as a student sponsor under Section 56.105;(4)  governing agreements of financial support between a rural sponsor and an eligible student; and(5)  establishing other procedures necessary to administer the program.(e)  In adopting rules under this section related to the selection, submission, or certification of areas identified as having a veterinary shortage for the purpose of this subchapter, the committee shall consider any applicable regulations adopted under 7 U.S.C. Section 3151a and previous work of the Texas Animal Health Commission.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 435, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 88.623 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 459 (H.B. 1259), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 56.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter G. Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program|Section 56.104. Eligible Veterinary Student or Graduate

Sec. 56.104.  ELIGIBLE VETERINARY STUDENT OR GRADUATE.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person is eligible to participate in the program only if the person:(1)  is enrolled as a student of the college or applies to participate in the program on or before the fourth anniversary of the date the person graduates from the college;(2)  will receive or has received from a student loan at least 50 percent of the funds for tuition and fees for one or more academic years while enrolled in the college; and(3)  meets any additional qualifications adopted by the committee.(b)  A person enrolled as a student in an accredited college of veterinary medicine located outside of this state may apply under Subsection (a) to participate in the program if the student graduated from a high school located in this state or a general academic teaching institution located in this state.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 435, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 88.624 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 459 (H.B. 1259), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 56.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter G. Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program|Section 56.105. Rural Sponsors; Agreement to Provide Financial Support

Sec. 56.105.  RURAL SPONSORS; AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT.  (a)  A community or political subdivision located in a rural county that qualifies under the rules of the committee may become a sponsor of an eligible participant and may provide financial support to the eligible participant under the program.(b)  To participate as a sponsor in the program, the community or political subdivision must enter into an agreement with the eligible participant to provide financial support to the eligible participant in an amount not less than the tuition and fees required for a full academic year for a student enrolled in the college in exchange for the eligible participant's agreement to practice veterinary medicine in the sponsoring community or political subdivision.(c)  Financial support under this section:(1)  may be provided in whole or part by a grant, scholarship, or funds provided by a private foundation; and(2)  shall be deposited in the account for distribution to the eligible participant.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 435, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 88.625 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 459 (H.B. 1259), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 56.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter G. Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program|Section 56.106. Financial Support; Commitment to Practice in Rural County

Sec. 56.106.  FINANCIAL SUPPORT; COMMITMENT TO PRACTICE IN RURAL COUNTY.  (a)  To participate in the program, an eligible participant must enter into an agreement with the university system that:(1)  requires the participant to practice veterinary medicine in a rural county for one calendar year for each academic year for which the participant receives financial support under the program;(2)  specifies the conditions the participant must satisfy to receive financial support under the program;(3)  provides that any financial support the participant receives under the program constitutes a loan until the participant satisfies the conditions of the agreement; and(4)  requires the participant to sign a promissory note acknowledging the conditional nature of the financial support received under the program and promising to repay the amount of the financial support, any applicable interest, and reasonable collection costs if the participant does not satisfy the conditions of the agreement.(b)  The financial support received by an eligible participant under this subchapter must be used to retire student loan debt or to pay tuition and fees to the university system while the eligible participant is enrolled in the college.(c)  Financial support from the account shall be awarded as a lump sum payable:(1)  to both the participant and the lender or other holder of the affected loan; or(2)  directly to the lender or other holder of the affected loan on the participant's behalf.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 435, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 88.626 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 459 (H.B. 1259), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 56.121 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.121. Purpose

Sec. 56.121.  PURPOSE.  The purpose of this subchapter is to provide loans to qualified students to enable those students to attend institutions of higher education.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.122 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.122. Definitions

Sec. 56.122.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.(2)  "Fund" means the student loan revenue bond fund.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.123 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.123. Creation

Sec. 56.123.  CREATION.  (a)  A special fund to be known as the student loan revenue bond fund is created in the state treasury.(b)  The fund consists of proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds and gifts or grants made to the board for purposes of the fund.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.124 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.124. Administration

Sec. 56.124.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The board shall administer this subchapter.(b)  The board shall adopt and distribute to each institution of higher education rules to administer this subchapter.(c)  The board may accept a gift or grant from a public or private source for the purpose of this subchapter.(d)  The board shall create accounts in the fund that will facilitate the administration of the fund and the program of making loans from the fund under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.125 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.125. Loans From Fund

Sec. 56.125.  LOANS FROM FUND.  (a)  The board shall make a loan from the fund to a student who qualifies for a loan under Subchapter C, Chapter 52, of this code.(b)  Loans from the fund are governed by Subchapter C, Chapter 52, of this code as if made under that subchapter, except to the extent of conflict with this subchapter.(c)  The board may charge and collect a loan origination fee from a student who receives a loan from the fund.  The board may use the fee to pay operating expenses for making loans under this section.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.126 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.126. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 56.126.  REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  The board may by resolution authorize the issuance of revenue bonds to operate the program of making loans from the fund under this subchapter.  The board may issue the bonds in the form, with the characteristics, and bearing the designations provided in the resolution.(b)  The board may pledge all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the program of making loans from the fund to secure the bonds.(c)  The board must issue the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 1201, Government Code.(d)  The bonds are special obligations of the board payable only from designated income and receipts of the board, including principal and interest payments on loans from the fund, income from the accounts created in the fund, and receipts and other revenues pledged to the retirement of the bonds.(e)  The bonds do not constitute indebtedness of the state.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.221, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Educ Code § 56.127 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.127. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 56.127.  REFUNDING BONDS.  The board may by resolution authorize the issuance of refunding bonds.  The board may issue refunding bonds in the manner and for the purposes provided by law.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.128 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.128. Amount of Bonds

Sec. 56.128.  AMOUNT OF BONDS.  The total amount of revenue and refunding bonds issued by the board in a state fiscal year may not exceed $75 million.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.129 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.129. Interest Rate

Sec. 56.129.  INTEREST RATE.  The revenue bonds or refunding bonds must bear interest at a rate not to exceed the rate provided by Chapter 1204, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.222, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Educ Code § 56.130 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.130. Maturity

Sec. 56.130.  MATURITY.  Bonds issued under this subchapter may mature serially or otherwise not later than the 40th year after the date of their issuance.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.131 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.131. Execution of Bonds

Sec. 56.131.  EXECUTION OF BONDS.  The commissioner of higher education shall execute bonds issued under this subchapter in the name of the board.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.132 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.132. Approval and Registration of Bonds

Sec. 56.132.  APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF BONDS.  (a)  The attorney general shall examine bonds issued under this subchapter and the records relating to the bonds' issuance.(b)  If the attorney general finds that the bonds have been issued in accordance with law, the attorney general shall approve the bonds, and the comptroller of public accounts shall register the bonds.(c)  Following approval and registration, the bonds are incontestable and are binding obligations according to their terms.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.133 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.133. Replacement of Bond

Sec. 56.133.  REPLACEMENT OF BOND.  The board may provide for the replacement of a bond issued under this subchapter that is mutilated, lost, or destroyed.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.134 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.134. Proceeds

Sec. 56.134.  PROCEEDS.  (a)  The board shall deposit the proceeds from the sale of the bonds issued under this subchapter in the fund.(b)  The board may use the proceeds from the sale of the bonds to pay the costs of issuing, marketing, or distributing the bonds.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.135 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter H. Student Loan Revenue Bond Program|Section 56.135. Limitation of Authority

Sec. 56.135.  LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY.  The board may not further issue bonds under this subchapter after the date on which a constitutional amendment relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the board for the purposes of student loans is approved by the voters.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. June 5, 1991.|
TX Educ Code § 56.141 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter I. Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program|Section 56.141. Definitions

Sec. 56.141.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Transportation.(2)  "Institution" means an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003 of this code, but does not include a medical or dental unit or other agency of higher education.(3)  "Eligible degree" means a baccalaureate degree from an institution in a field of study that satisfies the department's minimum education requirement for an eligible profession.(4)  "Eligible profession" means the profession of engineering or another profession as defined by department rule for which the department determines there is a need in the department's workforce.(5)  "Profession" means a state classified position for which the minimum requirements include a baccalaureate degree.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 551, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 56.121 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 14, Sec. 8.01(9), eff. Nov. 12, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 151, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 22(26), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 985, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 14.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 56.142 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter I. Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program|Section 56.142. Establishment; Administration

Sec. 56.142.  ESTABLISHMENT;  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The department shall establish and administer a conditional grant program under this subchapter to provide financial assistance to eligible students who agree to work for the department in an eligible profession for the two academic years immediately following the date of the student's receipt of an eligible degree.(b)  The department shall adopt and distribute to the governing board of each institution copies of all rules adopted under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 551, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 56.122 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 14, Sec. 8.01(9), eff. Nov. 12, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 151, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 985, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 14.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 56.143 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter I. Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program|Section 56.143. Eligible Student

Sec. 56.143.  ELIGIBLE STUDENT.  (a)  To be eligible for a conditional grant under this subchapter, a student must:(1)  complete and file with the department, on forms prescribed by the department, a conditional grant application and a declaration of intent to become a member of an eligible profession and work for the department for the two academic years immediately following the date of the student's receipt of an eligible degree;(2)  enroll in an institution;(3)  be a Texas resident, as defined by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rule;(4)  be economically disadvantaged, as defined by department rule;  and(5)  have complied with any other requirements adopted by the department under this subchapter.(b)  In determining who should receive a grant under this program, the department:(1)  shall give highest priority to students who demonstrate the greatest financial need;  and(2)  may consider whether the applicant would be the first generation of the applicant's family to attend or graduate from an undergraduate program or from a graduate or professional program.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 551, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 56.123 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 14, Sec. 8.01(9), eff. Nov. 12, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 151, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 985, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 14.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 56.144 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter I. Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program|Section 56.144. Amount and Payment of Conditional Grants

Sec. 56.144.  AMOUNT AND PAYMENT OF CONDITIONAL GRANTS.  (a)  The department by rule shall prescribe criteria for the selection of applicants for grants under this subchapter.  The criteria must include consideration of a student's secondary school scholastic record.(b)  Each semester the department shall distribute a conditional grant to each student selected under the criteria adopted under Subsection (a) on receipt of an enrollment report from the institution enrolling the student and certification from the institution of the amount of tuition and fees for the student.(c)  The amount of a conditional grant is the sum of:(1)  the certified amount of tuition and fees for the student;  and(2)  a stipend for each whole calendar month in the semester in an amount determined by the department based on financial need.(d)  The total amount of all conditional grants distributed by the department may not exceed the amount appropriated for the grant program under this subchapter.(e)  The department shall proportionately reduce the amount of each unpaid conditional grant if the amount appropriated for the conditional grants is less than the estimated amount of all unpaid conditional grants.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 551, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 56.124 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 14, Sec. 8.01(9), eff. Nov. 12, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 151, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|