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TX Educ Code § 55.1796 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities|Section 55.1796. Texas Woman's University; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1796.  TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Texas Woman's University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for a health sciences center, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of $100 million.(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of Texas Woman's University, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.(c)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection (a) for Texas Woman's University, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance, infrastructure, or construction at the university in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for the university under this chapter.  The board shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.(d)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by Subsection (c) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative Budget Board.  A request for approval of financing of an alternative project is considered approved unless the governor or the Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the request.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (S.B. 52), Sec. 2, eff. January 18, 2022.|
TX Educ Code § 55.1797 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities|Section 55.1797. Stephen F

Sec. 55.1797.  STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Stephen F. Austin State University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for construction of an interdisciplinary and applied sciences building, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of $44,922,833.(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of Stephen F. Austin State University, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.(c)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection (a) for Stephen F. Austin State University, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance, infrastructure, or construction at the university in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for the university under this chapter.  The board shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.(d)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by Subsection (c) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative Budget Board.  A request for approval of financing of an alternative project is considered approved unless the governor or the Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the request.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (S.B. 52), Sec. 2, eff. January 18, 2022.|
TX Educ Code § 55.1799 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities|Section 55.1799. Texas Southern University; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1799.  TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Texas Southern University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:(1)  $22,800,000 for renovation of the Nabrit Building;(2)  $2,400,000 for upgrades to signage and wayfinding;(3)  $40 million for facility maintenance and renovation; and(4)  $30 million for construction of a health and wellness center.(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of Texas Southern University, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.(c)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection (a) for Texas Southern University, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance, infrastructure, or construction at the university in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for the university under this chapter.  The board shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.(d)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by Subsection (c) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative Budget Board.  A request for approval of financing of an alternative project is considered approved unless the governor or the Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the request.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (S.B. 52), Sec. 2, eff. January 18, 2022.|
TX Educ Code § 55.18 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities|Section 55.18. Bonds Not Obligations of the State

Sec. 55.18.  BONDS NOT OBLIGATIONS OF THE STATE.  Bonds issued by a board are payable solely from the revenues, income, receipts, or other resources of the board, as provided in this subchapter, and such bonds shall never be an obligation of the State of Texas.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 55.19 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities|Section 55.19. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 55.19.  REFUNDING BONDS.  Any bonds or notes at any time issued by a board may be refunded or otherwise refinanced by the issuance by the board of refunding bonds for such purpose, under such terms, conditions, and details as may be determined by resolution of the board.  All pertinent and appropriate provisions of this subchapter shall be applicable to such refunding bonds, and they shall be issued in the manner provided herein for other bonds authorized under this subchapter;  provided that such refunding bonds may be sold and delivered in amounts necessary to pay the principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, of bonds or notes to be funded or refunded, at maturity or on any redemption date.  Also, such refunding bonds may be issued to be exchanged for the bonds or notes being refunded thereby.  In the latter case, the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas shall register the refunding bonds and deliver the same to the holder or holders of the bonds or notes being refunded thereby, in accordance with the provisions of the resolution authorizing the refunding bonds;  and any such exchange may be made in one delivery, or in several installment deliveries.  Bonds issued at any time by a board also may be refunded in the manner provided by any other applicable law.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 55.20 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities|Section 55.20. Approval and Registration of Bonds

Sec. 55.20.  APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF BONDS.  All bonds issued by any board, and the appropriate proceedings authorizing their issuance, shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Texas for examination.  If he finds that such bonds have been authorized in accordance with law he shall approve them, and thereupon they shall be registered by the comptroller;  and after such approval and registration such bonds shall be incontestable in any court, or other forum, for any reason, and shall be valid and binding obligations in accordance with their terms for all purposes.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 55.21 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities|Section 55.21. Bonds Are Authorized Investments and Security for Deposits

Sec. 55.21.  BONDS ARE AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS AND SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS.  All bonds issued by any board are legal and authorized investments for all banks, trust companies, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, insurance companies of all kinds and types, fiduciaries, trustees, and guardians, and for all interest and sinking funds and other public funds of the State of Texas, and for all agencies, subdivisions, and instrumentalities thereof, including all counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, and for all other kinds and types of districts, public agencies, and bodies politic.  Said bonds also shall be eligible and lawful security for all deposits of public funds of the State of Texas and all agencies, subdivisions, and instrumentalities thereof, including all counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, and all other kinds and types of districts, public agencies, and bodies politic, to the extent of the market value of said bonds, when accompanied by any unmatured interest coupons appurtenant thereto.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 55.22 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities|Section 55.22. Validation of Bonds and Proceedings

Sec. 55.22.  VALIDATION OF BONDS AND PROCEEDINGS.  All revenue bonds heretofore approved by the attorney general and registered by the comptroller, which were issued, sold, and delivered by any board, and which are payable from or secured by a pledge of any revenues, income, receipts, or other resources of such board, are hereby validated in all respects, together with all proceedings authorizing the issuance thereof, and said bonds and proceedings are and shall be valid and binding obligations in accordance with their terms and conditions for all purposes, as though they had been duly and legally issued and authorized originally.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 55.23 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities|Section 55.23. Cumulative Effect of Subchapter

Sec. 55.23.  CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter shall be cumulative of all other law on the subject, but this subchapter shall be wholly sufficient authority within itself for the issuance of the bonds and the performance of the other acts and procedures authorized hereby, without reference to any other law or any restrictions or limitations contained therein, except as herein specifically provided;  and when any bonds are being issued under this subchapter, then to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between any provisions of this subchapter and any provision of any other law, the provisions of this subchapter shall prevail and control;  provided, however, that any board shall have the right to use the provisions of any other laws, not in conflict with the provisions hereof, to the extent convenient or necessary to carry out any power or authority, express or implied, granted by this subchapter.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 55.24 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities|Section 55.24. Pledges Under Previous Laws to Remain in Effect

Sec. 55.24.  PLEDGES UNDER PREVIOUS LAWS TO REMAIN IN EFFECT.  (a)  Where any revenues, income, receipts, or other resources of any board have been pledged to the payment of principal of and interest on any bonds or notes issued and delivered pursuant to any other law, the repeal of such law by virtue of the enactment of Title 3 of this code shall not affect any such pledge or any covenants with respect to such bonds or notes, or any bonds issued to refund same, and all such pledges and covenants shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with the terms and provisions thereof.(b)  Where all or any part of the revenue funds of any board have been pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on any bonds or notes or any other obligation issued or entered into and delivered pursuant to any provision of this title or any other law, the repeal or amendment of any provision of this title shall not affect any such pledge or any covenants with respect to such bonds, notes, or obligations or any bonds or notes issued to refund same, and all such pledges and covenants shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with the terms and provisions thereof.(c)  In furtherance of the provisions of Subsection (b) and in recognition that certain boards have outstanding bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by various liens on the tuition or a portion of the tuition charged and collected at certain institutions and that the provisions of Chapter 54 would make it difficult or impossible to identify and secure that portion of the revised tuition charges pledged to the payment of such bonds, notes, and obligations, net tuition, as defined in Section 51.009(c) and classified as educational and general funds by such provision, shall be set aside and utilized first to satisfy the obligations of each board secured by tuition in the order of priority of the liens on such funds.  It is further provided for the benefit of the owners of such bonds and notes and the counterparties to such obligations of the boards that the charges per semester credit hour or for each semester or summer session, as the case may be, for tuition constituting the educational and general funds portion of tuition shall never be less than the amount charged for the 1996-1997 academic year.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1073, Sec. 2.03, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 55.25 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities|Section 55.25. Applicability of Other Law; Conflicts

Sec. 55.25.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW;  CONFLICTS.  Chapters 1201, 1202, 1204, and 1371, Government Code, apply to all bonds issued pursuant to this chapter;  provided, however, that in the event of any conflict between such laws and this chapter, the provisions of this chapter prevail.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1073, Sec. 2.04, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.220, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Educ Code § 55.41 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements|Subchapter C. Refunding Constitutional Bonds and Notes|Section 55.41. Refunding Bonds

 Sec. 55.41.  REFUNDING BONDS.  The governing board of any institution which has heretofore issued or which hereafter issues bonds or notes pursuant to the authority of Article VII, Section 17, of the Texas Constitution, as amended, may issue refunding bonds to refinance or refund any or all of the bonds or notes by the issuance of its refunding bonds;  and the governing board may pledge all or any part of the funds allotted pursuant to that section of the constitution to any institution governed by the board to secure the refunding bonds issued pursuant to this section.  The refunding bonds shall be issued in the amounts, and bear interest at the rates, determined by the governing board, provided that such interest rates shall not exceed any constitutional limit;  and shall mature serially or otherwise in not more than 10 years.  The refunding bonds shall be examined and approved by the attorney general, and when so approved shall be incontestable, and all bonds shall be registered by the comptroller of public accounts.  The refunding bonds may be exchanged for bonds or notes issued pursuant to the section of the constitution or may be sold and the proceeds used to call and redeem the outstanding bonds and notes.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 56.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 56.001. Short Title

Sec. 56.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This Chapter may be cited as the Student Financial Assistance Act of 1975.|Added by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 2323, ch. 720, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Educ Code § 56.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 56.002. Declaration of Policy

Sec. 56.002.  DECLARATION OF POLICY.  The legislature, giving due consideration to the historical and continuing interest of the people of the State of Texas in encouraging deserving and qualified persons to realize their aspirations for education beyond high school finds and declares that postsecondary education for those who desire such an education and are properly qualified therefor is important to the welfare and security of this state and the nation and, consequently, is an important public purpose.  The legislature finds and declares that the state can achieve its full economic and social potential only if every individual has the opportunity to contribute to the full extent of his capabilities and only when financial barriers to his economic, social, and educational goals are removed.  It is, therefore, the policy of the legislature and the purpose of this Chapter to establish financial assistance programs to enable qualified students to receive a postsecondary education.|Added by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 2323, ch. 720, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Educ Code § 56.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 56.003. Definitions

Sec. 56.003.  DEFINITIONS.  In this Chapter:(1)  "Institution of higher education" has the same meaning as is assigned to it by Section 61.003 of this code.(2)  "Governing board" has the same meaning as is assigned to it by Section 61.003 of this code.(3)  "Postsecondary educational institution" means any institution, public or private, which provides courses of instruction beyond that offered in secondary schools.|Added by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 2323, ch. 720, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Educ Code § 56.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 56.004. Filing Fees in Suits to Collect Delinquent Student Loans

Sec. 56.004.  FILING FEES IN SUITS TO COLLECT DELINQUENT STUDENT LOANS.  Notwithstanding any other law, if an institution of higher education brings suit to collect or enforce the repayment of a delinquent student loan, the institution is required to pay in advance one-half of the applicable filing fee and other costs payable in advance to the clerk of the court.  If the defaulting borrower prevails in the suit, the institution shall pay the remaining one-half of the filing fee and costs on the date of the final disposition of the suit.  If the institution prevails in the suit:(1)  the judgment shall include a finding that the defaulting borrower is liable to the institution for the full amount of the filing fee and costs;  and(2)  the institution shall pay the remaining one-half of the filing fee and costs not later than the seventh day after the date on which the defaulting borrower pays to the institution the full amount, including the amount of the filing fee and costs, for which the borrower is liable to the institution.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1266, Sec. 1.17, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 56.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 56 - Student Financial Assistance|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 56.006. Employee Trained in Student Financial Assistance Programs for Veterans and Families

Sec. 56.006.  EMPLOYEE TRAINED IN STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES.  (a)  Each institution of higher education shall ensure that one or more persons employed by the institution is trained:(1)  in understanding state and federal student financial assistance programs available to military veterans or their family members, especially programs specifically applicable to military veterans or their family members; and(2)  in assisting military veterans and eligible family members in understanding and obtaining the benefits available under those programs.(b)  A person described by Subsection (a) must be available to assist persons as described by Subsection (a)(2) during regular business hours at the financial aid or other office to which the person is assigned.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 998 (H.B. 3951), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|