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2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System › Chapter 135 - Texas State Technical College System › Subchapter D. Partnerships Between Texas State Technical College System and Public Junior Colleges › Section 135.105. Facilities

Sec. 135.105.  FACILITIES.  (a) The participating institutions may, under the terms of the partnership agreement, make provisions for adequate physical facilities for use by the institutions.
(b)  The participating institutions may individually or collectively lease, purchase, finance, construct, or rehabilitate physical facilities under this section appropriate to partnership needs. The owning or financing of facilities under this section promotes the public purpose of supporting higher education and further promotes the public purpose of developing and diversifying the economy of this state and eliminating unemployment and underemployment in this state under the authority granted by Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.
(c)  A participating institution of higher education may lease facilities from or to another participating institution for administrative and instructional purposes.
(d)  Participating institutions may solicit, accept, and administer, on terms and conditions acceptable to the participating institutions, gifts, grants, or donations of any kind and from any source for facilities and equipment.
(e)  A facility used for the purposes of a partnership agreement under this subchapter is not considered a facility used to operate an extension program under Section 135.06.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 366 (H.B. 2760), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System › Chapter 135 - Texas State Technical College System › Subchapter D. Partnerships Between Texas State Technical College System and Public Junior Colleges › Section 135.106. State Funding

Sec. 135.106.  STATE FUNDING.  The system is entitled to receive state appropriations on the same formula basis as if the system did not enter into a partnership agreement under this subchapter, and any other participating institution of higher education is entitled to state appropriations on the same formula basis as other similar institutions of higher education.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 366 (H.B. 2760), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System › Chapter 136 - Texas Innovative Adult Career Education Grant Program › Section 136.001. Definitions

Sec. 136.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(1-a)  "Nonprofit organization" means an organization exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as an organization described by Section 501(c)(3) of that code.
(2)  "Nonprofit workforce intermediary and job training organization" means a nonprofit organization that engages in comprehensive long-term job training in partnership with a public junior college, public state college, or public technical institute and provides labor market intermediary services to participant students.
(3)  "Program" means the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program established under Section 136.005.
(4)  "Public junior college," "public state college," and "public technical institute" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.
(5)  "Veteran" means a person who has served in:
(A)  the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps of the United States;
(B)  the state military forces as defined by Section 431.001, Government Code, other than the Texas State Guard; or
(C)  an auxiliary service of one of those branches of the armed forces.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 859 (H.B. 437), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 626), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (H.B. 8), Sec. 47, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System › Chapter 136 - Texas Innovative Adult Career Education Grant Program › Section 136.003. Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (Ace) Grant Fund

Sec. 136.003.  TEXAS INNOVATIVE ADULT CAREER EDUCATION (ACE) GRANT FUND.  (a) The comptroller shall establish the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant fund as a dedicated account in the general revenue fund.
(b)  The following amounts shall be deposited in the fund:
(1)  any amounts appropriated by the legislature for the fund for purposes of this chapter;
(2)  interest earned on the investment of money in the fund; and
(3)  gifts, grants, and other donations received for the fund.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 859 (H.B. 437), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System › Chapter 136 - Texas Innovative Adult Career Education Grant Program › Section 136.005. Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (Ace) Grant Program

Sec. 136.005.  TEXAS INNOVATIVE ADULT CAREER EDUCATION (ACE) GRANT PROGRAM.  (a)  The coordinating board shall establish and administer the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to provide grants to:
(1)  eligible nonprofit workforce intermediary and job training organizations; and
(2)  eligible nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans.
(a-1)  Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (H.B. 8), Sec. 52, eff. September 1, 2023.
(b)  Grants may be awarded under this chapter from the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant fund only to develop, support, or expand programs of eligible nonprofit workforce intermediary and job training organizations and of eligible nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans to prepare low-income students or veterans, as applicable, to enter careers in high-demand and significantly higher-earning occupations.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 859 (H.B. 437), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 626), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (H.B. 8), Sec. 48, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (H.B. 8), Sec. 52, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System › Chapter 136 - Texas Innovative Adult Career Education Grant Program › Section 136.007. Rules

Sec. 136.007.  RULES.  The coordinating board shall adopt rules as necessary for the administration of this chapter, including rules regarding eligibility, program tuition and fees, administrative costs, matching funds, and case management and other supports for the program.  The rules may include provisions for the payment in periodic installments of grant awards.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 859 (H.B. 437), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (H.B. 8), Sec. 50, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 141 - Research Enhancement Program › Section 141.001. Definitions

Sec. 141.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, or its successor.
(2)  "Enhancement program" means the research enhancement program established under this chapter.
(3)  "Faculty member" means a person who is tenured or is in a tenure track position and is employed by a public senior college or university.
(4)  "Public senior college or university" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003(4) of this code.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 141 - Research Enhancement Program › Section 141.002. Establishment; Purpose

Sec. 141.002.  ESTABLISHMENT;  PURPOSE.  The research enhancement program is established to encourage and provide support for research conducted by faculty members.  The program replaces the research program that currently is referred to as "Organized Research."
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 141 - Research Enhancement Program › Section 141.003. Funding

Sec. 141.003.  FUNDING.  (a)  The research enhancement program is funded by legislative appropriations.  A public senior college or university may receive gifts, grants, and donations to augment legislative appropriations.
(b)  The legislature shall appropriate money for the enhancement program to each public senior college or university using a formula developed by the coordinating board that is based on the number of full-time faculty members, or the equivalent, at each public senior college or university, as determined by the coordinating board.
(c)  Supplies, materials, services, and equipment purchased with these funds shall not be subject to the purchasing authority of the comptroller.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.87, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 141 - Research Enhancement Program › Section 141.004. Guidelines and Procedures

Sec. 141.004.  GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES.  Each public senior college or university that receives funds under this chapter shall:
(1)  develop guidelines and procedures to use in selecting the research projects to be funded;
(2)  appoint a faculty committee to review research proposals submitted for consideration and to select the projects to be funded using the guidelines and procedures developed under this section;  and
(3)  provide for awards on a competitive basis.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 141 - Research Enhancement Program › Section 141.005. Merit Review

Sec. 141.005.  MERIT REVIEW.  The coordinating board shall appoint a committee that consists of higher education representatives to evaluate the enhancement program's effectiveness and shall report its findings to the coordinating board not later than September 1 of the second year of each biennium.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 142 - Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program; Advanced Technology Program › Section 142.001. Definitions

Sec. 142.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Applied research" means research directed at gaining the knowledge or understanding necessary to meet a specific and recognized need, including the discovery of new scientific knowledge that has specific objectives relating to products or processes.
(1-a) "Basic research" means research the primary object of which is to gain a fuller fundamental knowledge of the subject under study.
(2)  "Coordinating board" has the meaning assigned by Section 141.001 of this code.
(3)  "Eligible institution" means:
(A)  an institution of higher education; or
(B)  a private or independent institution of higher education.
(3-a)  "Institution of higher education," "medical and dental unit," and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.
(4)  "Research program" means the Norman Hackerman advanced research program established under this chapter.
(5)  "Faculty member" means a person who is tenured or is in a tenure track position or a research professional employed by an eligible institution.
(6)  "Technology program" means the advanced technology program established under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1250 (H.B. 58), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1335 (S.B. 44), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 7.018(a), eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 7.018(b), eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (H.B. 2631), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 52, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 142 - Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program; Advanced Technology Program › Section 142.002. Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program; Purpose

Sec. 142.002.  NORMAN HACKERMAN ADVANCED RESEARCH PROGRAM; PURPOSE.  The Norman Hackerman advanced research program is established to encourage and provide support for basic research conducted by faculty members and students in astronomy, atmospheric science, biological and behavioral sciences, chemistry, computer sciences, earth sciences, engineering, information science, mathematics, material sciences, oceanography, physics, environmental issues affecting the Texas-Mexico border region, the reduction of industrial, agricultural, and domestic water use, social sciences, and related disciplines in eligible institutions.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 876, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1500, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1335 (S.B. 44), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (H.B. 2631), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 53, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 142 - Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program; Advanced Technology Program › Section 142.0025. Advanced Technology Program; Purpose

Sec. 142.0025.  ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM; PURPOSE.  (a)  It is essential to the state's economic growth that the state exploit the potential of technology to advance the development and growth of technology and that industry be promoted and expanded.  The advanced technology program is established as a means to accomplish this purpose.
(b)  Providing appropriated funds to faculty members of institutions of higher education and private or independent institutions of higher education to conduct applied research is important to the state's welfare and, consequently, is an important public purpose for the expenditure of public funds because the applied research will enhance the state's economic growth by:
(1)  educating the state's scientists and engineers;
(2)  creating new products and production processes; and
(3)  contributing to the application of science and technology to state businesses.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 143.002 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 54, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 142 - Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program; Advanced Technology Program › Section 142.003. Administration; Guidelines and Procedures

Sec. 142.003.  ADMINISTRATION; GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES.  (a)  The coordinating board shall administer the technology program and the research program.
(b)  The coordinating board shall appoint an advisory committee that consists of experts in the specified research areas of both programs to advise the coordinating board regarding the coordinating board's development of research priorities, guidelines, and procedures for the selection of specific projects at eligible institutions.
(c)  The guidelines and procedures developed for the research program by the coordinating board must:
(1)  provide for awards on a competitive, peer review basis for specific projects at eligible institutions; and
(2)  require that, as a condition of receiving an award, an eligible institution must use a portion of the award to support, in connection with the project for which the award is made, basic research conducted by:
(A)  graduate or undergraduate students, if the eligible institution is a medical and dental unit; or
(B)  undergraduate students, if the eligible institution is any other eligible institution.
(d)  The guidelines and procedures developed for the technology program by the coordinating board must:
(1)  provide for determining whether an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education qualifies as an eligible institution for the purposes of the technology program by demonstrating exceptional capability to attract federal, state, and private funding for scientific and technical research and having an exceptionally strong research staff and the necessary equipment and facilities; and
(2)  provide for awards on a competitive, peer review basis for specific projects at eligible institutions.
(e)  The coordinating board shall encourage projects under the technology program that leverage funds from other sources and projects that propose innovative, collaborative efforts:
(1)  across academic disciplines;
(2)  among two or more eligible institutions; or
(3)  between an eligible institution or institutions and private industry.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1335 (S.B. 44), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 55, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 142 - Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program; Advanced Technology Program › Section 142.0035. Technology Program: Priority Research Areas

Sec. 142.0035.  TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM: PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS.  The technology program may provide support for faculty members to conduct research in areas determined by an advisory panel appointed by the coordinating board.  Initial research areas shall include:  agriculture, biotechnology, biomedicine, energy, environment, materials science, microelectronics, aerospace, marine science, aquaculture, telecommunications, manufacturing science, environmental issues affecting the Texas-Mexico border region, the reduction of industrial, agricultural, and domestic water use, recycling, and related disciplines.  The advisory committee appointed under Section 142.003(b) may add or delete priority research areas as the advisory committee considers warranted.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 621, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 303, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 876, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1500, Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 1999.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 143.003 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 56, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 142 - Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program; Advanced Technology Program › Section 142.004. Funding

Sec. 142.004.  FUNDING.  (a)  The programs created under this chapter are funded by appropriations and by gifts, grants, and donations made for purposes of each program.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 540, Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
(c)  The funds allocated for the research program may be expended to support the particular projects for which an award is made and may not be expended for the general support of ongoing research at an eligible institution or for the construction or remodeling of a facility.
(c-1)  The funds allocated for the technology program may be:
(1)  expended to support particular research projects for which an award is made, and may not be expended for the general support of ongoing research and instruction at an eligible institution or for the construction or remodeling of a facility; and
(2)  used to match a grant provided by private industry for a particular collaborative research project with an eligible institution.
(d)  Research projects shall be reviewed and funded each biennium.
(e)  Supplies, materials, services, and equipment purchased with these funds shall not be subject to the purchasing authority of the comptroller.
(f)  The advisory committee appointed under Section 142.003(b) shall determine when and to what extent funds appropriated under this chapter will be allocated to each program under this chapter unless the legislature specifies a division in the General Appropriations Act.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.88, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (H.B. 2631), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 540 (H.B. 2631), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 57, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 142 - Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program; Advanced Technology Program › Section 142.006. Merit Review

Sec. 142.006.  MERIT REVIEW.  (a)  The coordinating board shall appoint a committee that consists of experts in the specified research areas to evaluate the research program's effectiveness and report its findings to the coordinating board not later than January 31 of each odd-numbered year.
(b)  The coordinating board shall appoint a committee consisting of representatives of higher education and private enterprise advanced technology research organizations to evaluate the technology program's effectiveness and report its findings to the coordinating board not later than January 31 of each odd-numbered year.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 820, Sec. 32, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 58, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 142 - Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program; Advanced Technology Program › Section 142.007. Confidentiality

Sec. 142.007.  CONFIDENTIALITY.  Information submitted as part of a pre-proposal or proposal or related to the evaluation and selection of research projects to be funded by the research program or technology program is confidential unless made public by coordinating board rule.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 820, Sec. 33, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 58, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 142 - Norman Hackerman Advanced Research Program; Advanced Technology Program › Section 142.009. Applied Research for Clean Coal Project and Other Projects for Electricity Generation

Sec. 142.009.  APPLIED RESEARCH FOR CLEAN COAL PROJECT AND OTHER PROJECTS FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION.  The coordinating board shall use money available for the purpose from legislative appropriations, including gifts, grants, and donations, to support at one or more eligible institutions applied research related to:
(1)  the development, construction, and operation in this state of a clean coal project, as defined by Section 5.001, Water Code; or
(2)  electricity generation using lignite coal deposits in this state or integrated gasification combined cycle technology.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1246 (H.B. 2608), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Transferred and redesignated from Education Code, Section 143.0051 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 59, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 145 - Overhead Cost Recovery › Section 145.001. Grants and Research Expenses

Sec. 145.001.  GRANTS AND RESEARCH EXPENSES.  (a)  In this section:
(1)  "Defined institution" means:
(A)  "general academic teaching institution" as defined by Section 61.003(3) of this code;
(B)  "medical and dental unit" as defined by Section 61.003(5) of this code;  and
(C)  "other agency of higher education" as defined by Section 61.003(6) of this code.
(2)  "Funding entity" means a governmental or private entity that provides a defined institution with the funds to conduct research and pay the overhead expenses of conducting research.
(b)  Each defined institution shall retain and deposit or invest in accordance with Section 51.003 or Section 51.0031 of this code any funds received from a funding entity designated for paying overhead expenses of conducting research.
(c)  The funds retained by a defined institution under Subsection (b) may not be accounted for in an appropriations act in such a way as to reduce the general revenue funds to be appropriated to a general academic teaching institution or a medical or dental unit. The retained funds are subject to the following requirements:
(1)  The funds shall be expended under guidelines approved by the institution's governing board for projects encouraging further research at the unit, agency, or department level at which the research was conducted, including:
(A)  conducting early pregrant feasibility studies;
(B)  preparing competitive proposals for sponsored programs;
(C)  providing carryover funding for research teams to provide continuity between externally funded projects;
(D)  supporting new researchers pending external funding;
(E)  engaging in research programs of critical interest to the general welfare of the citizens of this state;
(F)  purchasing capital equipment directly related to expanding the research capability of the institution;  and
(G)  research or project administrative costs;  and
(2)  the funds remaining after the application of Subdivision (1) shall be used by a general academic teaching institution or a medical or dental unit to support research as approved by a general academic teaching institution or a medical or dental unit.
(d)  Each general academic teaching institution and each medical or dental unit shall report to the Legislative Budget Board as part of the biennial budget reporting process:
(1)  the actual amounts of money retained and expended under this section;  and
(2)  the estimated amounts of money to be retained and expended under this section during the next biennium.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 149 - Geo-Technology Research Institute › Section 149.001. Definitions

Sec. 149.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Center" means the Houston Advanced Research Center.
(2)  "Institute" means the Geo-Technology Research Institute.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 149 - Geo-Technology Research Institute › Section 149.002. Geo-Technology Research Institute

Sec. 149.002.  GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE.  The Geo-Technology Research Institute is located at the center, a research consortium that includes The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, Rice University, and the University of Houston.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1427, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 149 - Geo-Technology Research Institute › Section 149.003. Administration

Sec. 149.003.  ADMINISTRATION.  The board of directors of the center directs the administration of the institute.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 149 - Geo-Technology Research Institute › Section 149.004. Duties

Sec. 149.004.  DUTIES.  (a)  The institute shall conduct basic and applied research and analysis in geoscience, geo-technology, and related fields, including the implementation of technological advances and development of integrated databases.
(b)  Results of the research of the institute shall be made available to state agencies, other public bodies and officials, industry, and private citizens.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1427, Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 149 - Geo-Technology Research Institute › Section 149.005. Funds

Sec. 149.005.  FUNDS.  (a)  The institute may receive:
(1)  funds from the federal government or the state government, including funds from:
(A)  direct appropriations to the institute;
(B)  an agreement under Chapter 771 or 791, Government Code;  or
(C)  a contract under Subtitle D, Title 10, Government Code, including funds received as a vendor in a proprietary purchase made under Section 2155.067, Government Code;  and
(2)  pledges or gifts from private sources.
(b)  The board of directors of the center shall manage and approve disbursement of all funds, pledges, and gifts.
(c)  The use of state funds is limited to expenditures for basic and applied research and analysis, excluding construction costs.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1427, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 150 - Transportation Research › Section 150.001. Definitions

Sec. 150.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Transportation.
(2)  "Public senior college or university" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(3)  "Transportation facilities" means highways, turnpikes, airports, railroads, including high-speed railroads, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, waterways, pipelines, electric utility facilities, communication lines and facilities, public transportation facilities, port facilities, and facilities appurtenant to other transportation facilities.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 382, Sec. 2, eff. May 28, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 150 - Transportation Research › Section 150.002. Contracts

Sec. 150.002.  CONTRACTS.  (a)  The department may contract with a public senior college or university for the college or university to conduct research relating to transportation, including the economics, planning, design, construction, maintenance, or operation of transportation facilities.
(b)  An agreement entered into under this chapter is not subject to Chapter 771, Government Code.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 382, Sec. 2, eff. May 28, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 150 - Transportation Research › Section 150.003. Payment for Services, Materials, and Equipment

Sec. 150.003.  PAYMENT FOR SERVICES, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The comptroller may draw a warrant in favor of a public senior college or university based on a voucher or claim submitted by the college or university through the department for services rendered and materials and equipment provided by the college or university under a contract entered into under this chapter.
(b)  The comptroller shall pay a warrant issued under this section out of money appropriated by the legislature to the department.  Payments received by a public senior college or university under this section are local funds of the college or university.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 382, Sec. 2, eff. May 28, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute › Section 151.001. Definition

Sec. 151.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "institute" means the Border Health Institute, a collaboration or consortium of independent public and private entities.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute › Section 151.002. Establishment; Purpose

Sec. 151.002.  ESTABLISHMENT;  PURPOSE.  (a)  The Border Health Institute is established in the city of El Paso.
(b)  The institute shall operate in a manner that facilitates and assists the activities of international, national, regional, or local health-related institutions working in the Texas-Mexico border region.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (S.B. 1526), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute › Section 151.003. Institute Membership

Sec. 151.003.  INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b), the institute is composed of the following institutions:
(1)  The University of Texas at El Paso;
(2)  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso;
(3)  El Paso Community College District;
(4)  R. E. Thomason General Hospital;
(5)  El Paso City/County Health District;
(6)  Department of State Health Services; and
(7)  Medical Center of the Americas Foundation.
(b)  The governing board of the institute may adopt procedures for:
(1)  changing, adding, or removing entities as members of the institute;  and
(2)  creating developmental or advisory boards for the institute.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (S.B. 1526), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute › Section 151.004. Administration

Sec. 151.004.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The governing board of the institute is composed of the chief executive officer or president of each entity that is a member of the institute or that officer's or president's designee.
(b)  The governing board of the institute is responsible for the operation of the institute.  The board shall adopt rules relating to:
(1)  the operation and deliberations of the governing board;  and
(2)  the operation of the institute.
(c)  The governing board may employ an executive director of the institute and any other officer or employee necessary for the operation of the institute.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 811, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (S.B. 1526), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute › Section 151.005. Funding

Sec. 151.005.  FUNDING.  (a)  In addition to any amount appropriated by the legislature, the institute may apply for and accept funds from the federal government or any other public or private entity.  The institute or any member of the institute may also solicit and accept pledges, gifts, and endowments from private sources on the institute's behalf.  A pledge, gift, or endowment solicited under this section must be consistent with the purposes of the institute.
(b)  The governing board of the institute shall manage and approve disbursements of appropriations, funds, pledges, gifts, and endowments that are the property of the institute.
(c)  The governing board of the institute shall manage any capital improvements constructed, owned, or leased by the institute and any real property acquired by the institute.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute › Section 151.008. Strategic Plan

Sec. 151.008.  STRATEGIC PLAN.  The institute shall develop a long-term strategic plan that includes a statement of the institute's goals and objectives for:
(1)  providing health care services to persons living in the border region;
(2)  providing health care education to persons living in the border region; and
(3)  conducting research into issues affecting public health in the border region, including research related to:
(A)  diabetes;
(B)  health issues of particular concern to persons of Hispanic descent;
(C)  infectious diseases;
(D)  emerging infections;
(E)  trauma care;
(F)  environmental health; and
(G)  children's health.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 811 (S.B. 1526), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 151 - Border Health Institute › Section 151.009. Coordinating Board Oversight

Sec. 151.009.  COORDINATING BOARD OVERSIGHT.  The institutions subject to the oversight of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board under Chapter 61 and the rules of the coordinating board adopted under Chapter 61 remain subject to that supervision and those rules as those institutions participate in the institute and its activities.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer › Section 153.001. Definitions

Sec. 153.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Center" means an office, department, or other organizational unit established under this chapter.
(2)  "Governing board" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(3)  "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(4)  "Organization" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.201, Business & Commerce Code.
(5)  "Person" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.201, Business & Commerce Code.
(6)  "Technology" means the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes and includes inventions, discoveries, trade secrets, copyrighted materials, tools, machines, materials, processes to do work, processes to produce goods, processes to perform services, processes to carry out other useful activities, trademarks, and computer software.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer › Section 153.002. Findings

Sec. 153.002.  FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:
(1)  it is essential to the continued economic growth and diversification of this state that technology development and transfer be promoted and expanded;
(2)  the students, scientists, researchers, faculty, and staff of the institutions of higher education of this state have developed and, in all likelihood, will continue to develop technology that will contribute to the continued growth and diversification of the state's economy;
(3)  the electorate of this state authorized the legislature to allow for the programs created by this chapter by adopting Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution;  and
(4)  an institution of higher education is authorized to engage in technology development and transfer activities under the authority provided to its governing board and other state and federal law.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer › Section 153.003. Creation of Centers

Sec. 153.003.  CREATION OF CENTERS.  (a)  An institution of higher education, subject to approval by its governing board, is authorized to establish centers to manage, transfer, market, or otherwise commercialize technology owned by it or in which it owns an interest.
(b)  Each center shall be administered within an institution of higher education.
(c)  Centers may provide services to multiple institutions of higher education.  An institution of higher education may contract with a center under the control of a governing board other than its own.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer › Section 153.004. Operation of Centers

Sec. 153.004.  OPERATION OF CENTERS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by its governing board, an institution of higher education, through a center established under this chapter, may:
(1)  accept and administer funds, including state appropriations, gifts, grants, contracts, and donations, to aid in the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the center or to aid in the discovery, development, protection, or commercialization of technology;
(2)  solicit and enter into agreements to fund the discovery, development, protection, and commercialization of technology;
(3)  make technology owned or controlled by it available to persons for commercial applications through license agreements, assignments, or other forms of transfer;
(4)  acquire interests in and ownership of technology;
(5)  provide business, scientific, and engineering services and technical assistance to persons engaged in the development, manufacture, or marketing of technology in which it owns an interest;
(6)  acquire insurance and pay premiums on insurance of any kind and in amounts considered necessary and advisable to accomplish the purposes of this chapter;
(7)  establish and operate corporations, either for profit or not for profit, and limited liability companies for the development and commercialization of technology and convey equity interests in such entities;  and
(8)  engage in other related activities required to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
(b)  Property and services of institutions of higher education may be used to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer › Section 153.005. Programs

Sec. 153.005.  PROGRAMS.  (a)  To the extent authorized by its governing board, an institution of higher education, through a center, may operate programs to provide assistance to persons in commercializing technology owned by it or in which it has an interest.  Assistance may include providing monetary support or nonmonetary support, including the use of premises, computers, computer software, telecommunications terminal equipment, office equipment and supplies, machinery, custodial services, utilities, or other services that are customarily treated as overhead expenses by institutions of higher education.
(b)  The policies and procedures to be used by an institution of higher education to assess the qualifications of persons participating in a center's programs, including objective criteria for admission and for the measurement of progress and standards for continuance or termination of participation, shall be approved by the institution's governing board.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer › Section 153.006. Support of Centers

Sec. 153.006.  SUPPORT OF CENTERS.  (a)  In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to support the activities of centers described in this chapter, to the extent authorized by its governing board, an institution of higher education may:
(1)  enter into agreements establishing royalties, fees, and other consideration for technology developed in whole or part by the institution;
(2)  accept equity interests in, convertible promissory debt instruments issued by, or a combination of equity interests in and convertible promissory debt instruments issued by organizations that license, manage, or otherwise administer rights to technology belonging to the institution or under its control in exchange for such rights, in whole or in part;
(3)  accept equity interests in, convertible promissory debt instruments issued by, or a combination of equity interests in and convertible promissory debt instruments issued by organizations that license or otherwise have rights in the institution's technology as consideration for its providing monetary, business, scientific, or engineering services or technical assistance;
(4)  use income from the commercialization of technology to fund the activities of the center;
(5)  solicit, accept, and administer gifts, grants, and donations;
(6)  enter into contracts for legal services with a competent lawyer or law firm to:
(A)  prepare, file, pursue, and maintain patent applications in the United States or foreign jurisdictions;
(B)  secure copyright protection for computer software;
(C)  prepare, file, and pursue trademark and service mark applications;
(D)  pursue litigation to prevent or stop infringement of any intellectual property rights of the institution; or
(E)  handle any other legal matter related to the operation and activities of the center; and
(7)  enter into such other business arrangements as may be appropriate for achieving the purposes of this chapter.
(b)  The fees or other compensation paid in connection with a legal services contract authorized by Subsection (a) may be paid on a contingency fee basis, at an hourly rate, or on another basis the governing board of the institution considers appropriate.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1266, Sec. 1.12, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 338 (H.B. 2051), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 153 - Centers for Technology Development and Transfer › Section 153.007. No Fiduciary Duty

Sec. 153.007.  NO FIDUCIARY DUTY.  Except as otherwise provided by law, a governing board, an institution of higher education, a university system, a center, or any employee or member of those entities does not owe a fiduciary duty to any person claiming an interest in consideration received by a university system or an institution of higher education in exchange for technology.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers › Section 154.001. Definition

Sec. 154.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "council" means the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 151.001 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.