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TX Educ Code § 87.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 87 - Other Academic Institutions in the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter E. Texas A&m University--Corpus Christi|Section 87.401. Establishment; Scope

Sec. 87.401.  ESTABLISHMENT; SCOPE.  (a)  Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is a general academic teaching institution located in the city of Corpus Christi.(b)  Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is a component institution of The Texas A&M University System and is under the management and control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.(c)  The board has the same powers and duties concerning Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi as are conferred on the board by statute concerning Texas A&M University.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 105, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 5.06(a), (b), eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 126, Sec. 3, eff. May 19, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 618 (S.B. 633), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 87.402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 87 - Other Academic Institutions in the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter E. Texas A&m University--Corpus Christi|Section 87.402. Courses and Degrees; Rules; Joint Appointments

Sec. 87.402.  COURSES AND DEGREES;  RULES;  JOINT APPOINTMENTS.  (a)  The board, with the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, may prescribe courses leading to customary degrees as are offered at leading American educational institutions and may award those degrees, including baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees and their equivalents.(b)  A new department, school, or degree program may not be instituted without the prior approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.(c)  The board shall adopt other rules for the operation, control, and management of the institution, including the determination of the number of students that may be admitted to any school, college, or degree-granting program, as may be necessary for the conduct of the institution as one of the first class.(d)  The board may make joint faculty appointments in Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi and in other institutions under its governance.  The salary of a person who receives a joint appointment shall be apportioned to the appointing institution on the basis of services rendered.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 105, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 5.06(c), eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 126, Sec. 3, eff. May 19, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 87.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 87 - Other Academic Institutions in the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter F. Texas A&m International University|Section 87.501. Establishment; Scope

Sec. 87.501.  ESTABLISHMENT;  SCOPE.  (a)  Texas A&M International University is a coeducational educational institution located in the city of Laredo.  The institution is a component institution of The Texas A&M University System and is under the management and control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.(b)  The board has the same powers and duties concerning Texas A&M International University as are conferred on it by statute concerning Texas A&M University.(c)  The institution may teach undergraduate or graduate level courses.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 105, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 134, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 87.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 87 - Other Academic Institutions in the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter F. Texas A&m International University|Section 87.502. Courses and Degrees; Rules; Joint Appointments

Sec. 87.502.  COURSES AND DEGREES;  RULES;  JOINT APPOINTMENTS.  (a)  The board, with the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, may prescribe courses leading to customary degrees as are offered at leading American educational institutions and may award those degrees.(b)  The degrees offered by the institution may include baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees and their equivalents.(c)  A new department, school, or degree program may not be instituted without the prior approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.(d)  The board shall adopt other rules for the operation, control, and management of Texas A&M International University as may be necessary for the institution to be a first-class institution of higher education.(e)  The board may make joint faculty appointments in Texas A&M International University and in other institutions under its governance.  The salary of a person who receives a joint appointment shall be apportioned to the appointing institution on the basis of services rendered.(f)  The board, with the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, may contract with the governing board of another general academic teaching institution, as defined by Section 61.003 of this code, or with the governing board of a college or university in Mexico and Canada, to offer joint degree programs.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 105, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 3, 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 87.503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 87 - Other Academic Institutions in the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter F. Texas A&m International University|Section 87.503. Graduate School of International Trade

Sec. 87.503.  GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE.  Subject to the approval of the governing board of Texas A&M International University and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, a graduate school of international trade at Texas A&M International University shall be established.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 195, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 104.431 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 19.01(29), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Educ Code § 87.504 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 87 - Other Academic Institutions in the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter F. Texas A&m International University|Section 87.504. Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development

Sec. 87.504.  CENTER FOR BORDER ECONOMIC AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  The board shall establish a center for border economic and enterprise development at Texas A&M International University.(b)  The center established under this section may:(1)  develop and manage an economic data base concerning the Texas-Mexico border;(2)  perform economic development planning and research;(3)  provide technical assistance to industrial and governmental entities;  and(4)  in cooperation with other state agencies, coordinate economic and enterprise development planning activities of state agencies to ensure that the economic needs of the Texas-Mexico border are integrated within a comprehensive state economic development plan.(c)  The center may offer seminars and conduct conferences and other educational programs concerning the Texas-Mexico border economy and economic and enterprise development within the state.(d)  The board may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations to aid in the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the center.(e)  The center established under this section shall cooperate fully with similar programs operated by The University of Texas at El Paso, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and other institutions of higher education.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 586, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 104.431 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 19.01(30), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 632, Sec. 4, eff. June 13, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 188 (S.B. 1467), Sec. 8, eff. May 30, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 87.551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 87 - Other Academic Institutions in the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter G. East Texas State University|Section 87.551. Establishment

Sec. 87.551.  ESTABLISHMENT.  (a)  East Texas State University is a coeducational institution of higher education with its main campus located in the City of Commerce.  The university is a component of The Texas A&M University System and is under the management and control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.(b)  The board has the same powers and duties concerning the university as are conferred on the board by law concerning Texas A&M University.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 128, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.|
TX Educ Code § 87.552 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 87 - Other Academic Institutions in the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter G. East Texas State University|Section 87.552. Courses and Degrees; Rules; Joint Appointments

Sec. 87.552.  COURSES AND DEGREES;  RULES;  JOINT APPOINTMENTS.  (a)  The board may award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees and their equivalents, but the board may not institute a department, school, or program without the prior approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.(b)  A program offered by the metroplex commuter program:(1)  must be approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board;  and(2)  may not duplicate a program offered by another institution of higher education in the Dallas area.(c)  The board shall adopt other rules for the operation, control, and management of East Texas State University as may be necessary for the institution to be a first-class institution of higher education.  The board may establish different rules for the operation of the facilities and programs at different locations of the institution.(d)  The board may make joint faculty appointments in East Texas State University and in other institutions under its governance.  The salary of a person who receives a joint appointment shall be apportioned to the appointing institutions on the basis of services rendered.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 128, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.|
TX Educ Code § 87.571 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 87 - Other Academic Institutions in the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter H. East Texas State University at Texarkana|Section 87.571. Establishment; Powers and Duties

Sec. 87.571.  ESTABLISHMENT;  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  Texas A&M University--Texarkana is a coeducational institution of higher education located in the City of Texarkana.  The university is a component of The Texas A&M University System and is under the management and control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.(b)  The board has the same powers and duties concerning the university as are conferred on the board by law concerning Texas A&M University.  The university may offer lower-division courses, but is not required to do so in any academic year for which the legislature does not appropriate money specifically for that purpose.(c)  The university may offer lower-division courses on the campus of Texarkana College or in a permanent building located on property acquired by the university for a permanently relocated campus.  The university may not offer lower-division courses on the campus of Texarkana College without prior approval from Texarkana College.(d)  A student enrolled at Texarkana College may be simultaneously enrolled at the university as long as the student meets the requirements for enrollment at the university.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 128, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 203, Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1259, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 87.861 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 87 - Other Academic Institutions in the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter L. Texas A&m University--Central Texas|Section 87.861. Texas A&m University--Central Texas

Sec. 87.861.  TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS.  (a)  Texas A&M University--Central Texas is a general academic teaching institution located in Bell County.  The university is a component institution of The Texas A&M University System and is under the management and control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.(b)  The board may prescribe courses leading to such customary degrees as are offered at leading American universities and may award those degrees.  Those degrees may include baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees in all fields of study, including professional degrees.  No department, school, or degree program may be instituted except with the prior approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.(c)  The board also has the same powers and duties concerning Texas A&M University--Central Texas as are conferred on the board by statute concerning Texas A&M University.(d)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, Texas A&M University--Central Texas may not operate as a general academic teaching institution until the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board certifies that enrollment at the Tarleton State University System Center--Central Texas in Killeen has reached an enrollment equivalent of 1,000 full-time students for one semester.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1198 (H.B. 495), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Educ Code § 88.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 88.001. Agencies and Services

Sec. 88.001.  AGENCIES AND SERVICES.  The agencies and services of the Texas A&M University System are:(1)  the Texas A&M Forest Service (see Subchapter B of this chapter);(2)  Texas A&M AgriLife Research (see Subchapter C of this chapter);(3)  the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, established by action of the board of directors;(4)  the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, established by action of the board of directors;(5)  the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, established by action of the board of directors;(6)  the Texas Division of Emergency Management (see Subchapter C, Chapter 418, Government Code); and(7)  other agencies and services that may be established by law or by action of the board of directors.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3209, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 602 (S.B. 799), Sec. 2, eff. June 10, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 852 (H.B. 2794), Sec. 2, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 88.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 88.002. Definition

Sec. 88.002.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "board" means the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 488, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Educ Code § 88.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter B. The Texas Forest Service|Section 88.101. Director of Texas Forest Service

Sec. 88.101.  DIRECTOR OF TEXAS FOREST SERVICE.  The board shall appoint a director of the Texas Forest Service, who shall be a technically trained forester with not less than two years of experience in professional forestry work.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3209, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 488, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 209, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1993.|
TX Educ Code § 88.1015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter B. The Texas Forest Service|Section 88.1015. Definitions

Sec. 88.1015.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Director" means the director of the Texas Forest Service.(2)  "Wildfire" means any fire occurring on wildland or in a place where urban areas and rural areas meet.  The term does not include a fire that constitutes controlled burning within the meaning of Section 28.01, Penal Code.(3)  "Wildland" means an area in which there is virtually no development except for:(A)  roads, railroads, transmission lines, and similar transportation facilities;  or(B)  development related to use of the land for park purposes or for timberland or other agricultural purposes.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 209, Sec. 2, eff. May 19, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 52 (S.B. 646), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 88.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter B. The Texas Forest Service|Section 88.102. General Duties

Sec. 88.102.  GENERAL DUTIES.  Under the general supervision of the board, the director shall:(1)  assume direction of all forest interests and all matters pertaining to forestry within the jurisdiction of this state;(2)  subject to the approval and confirmation of the board, appoint the assistants and employees necessary in executing the director's duties and the purposes of the board, their compensation to be fixed by the board;(3)  take any action deemed necessary by the board to prevent and extinguish wildfires;(4)  enforce all laws pertaining to the protection of forests and woodlands and prosecute violations of those laws;(5)  collect data relating to forest conditions; and(6)  prepare for the board an annual report stating the progress and condition of state forestry work and recommending plans for improving the state system of forest protection, management, and replacement.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3209, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 488, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 52 (S.B. 646), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 88.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter B. The Texas Forest Service|Section 88.103. Enforcement; Appointment of Peace Officers

Sec. 88.103.  ENFORCEMENT; APPOINTMENT OF PEACE OFFICERS.  The director may appoint not to exceed 25 employees of the Texas Forest Service who are certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as qualified to be peace officers to serve as peace officers under the direction of the director in executing the enforcement duties of that agency.  The appointments must be approved by the board which shall commission the appointees as peace officers.  Any officer commissioned under this section is vested with all the powers, privileges, and immunities of peace officers in the performance of the officer's duties.  The officer shall take the oath required of peace officers.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3209, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1840, ch. 570, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1975;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 488, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 689, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 52 (S.B. 646), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 93 (S.B. 686), Sec. 2.15, eff. May 18, 2013.|
TX Educ Code § 88.1035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter B. The Texas Forest Service|Section 88.1035. Use of Funds to Support Peace Officer Training

Sec. 88.1035.  USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT PEACE OFFICER TRAINING.  The Texas Forest Service, subject to director approval, may use appropriated funds to purchase food and beverages for training functions required of peace officers of the Texas Forest Service.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1270 (H.B. 78), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 88.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter B. The Texas Forest Service|Section 88.104. Authority to Enter Private Land

Sec. 88.104.  AUTHORITY TO ENTER PRIVATE LAND. (a)  Authority is hereby granted to every employee of the Texas Forest Service and any outside labor or assistance the employee deems necessary to enter upon any privately-owned land in the performance of fire suppression duties which are by state law under the direction of the director.  These entries on privately-owned land may be made whenever it is necessary to investigate forest and grass fires and to ascertain whether they are burning uncontrolled, and whenever it is necessary to suppress forest and grass fires that are known to be burning uncontrolled.(b)  An individual providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service under Subsection (a) is not liable for civil damages, including personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, death, or other loss resulting from any act, error, or omission by the individual in providing that labor or assistance unless the act, error, or omission:(1)  proximately caused the loss; and(2)  was performed with malice or constitutes gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3210, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 488, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1267), Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 2013.|
TX Educ Code § 88.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System|Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System|Subchapter B. The Texas Forest Service|Section 88.105. Cooperation With Persons and Agencies

Sec. 88.105.  COOPERATION WITH PERSONS AND AGENCIES.  On request, under the sanction of the board, and whenever the director deems it essential to the best interests of the people of the state, the director shall cooperate with counties, towns, corporations, or individuals in preparing plans for the protection, management, and replacement of trees, woodlots, and timber tracts, under an agreement that the parties obtaining the assistance pay at least the field expenses of the persons employed in preparing the plans.  The board may cooperate with the National Forest Service under terms it deems desirable.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3210, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 488, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 52 (S.B. 646), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.|