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2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109 - Texas Tech University System › Subchapter E. Texas Produced Water Consortium › Section 109.203. Administration

Sec. 109.203.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The agency advisory council is composed of representatives of the:
(1)  Department of Agriculture;
(2)  General Land Office;
(3)  Parks and Wildlife Department;
(4)  Railroad Commission of Texas;
(5)  State Energy Conservation Office;
(6)  Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
(7)  Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office within the office of the governor; and
(8)  Texas Water Development Board.
(b)  Each entity described by Subsection (a) shall select a representative to serve on the agency advisory council.
(c)  The agency advisory council shall meet as often as necessary to ensure the consortium meets the requirements of this subchapter.
(d)  The agency advisory council shall advise the consortium on matters related to the subject matter expertise of the agencies represented, including matters related to the regulation and permitting of and treatment standards for fluid oil and gas waste.  Treatment standards may include a fit for purpose requirement and regulations necessary for the protection of public health and the environment.
(e)  The stakeholder advisory council is composed of representatives of:
(1)  the oil and gas industry;
(2)  agricultural water users;
(3)  industrial water users;
(4)  environmental interests;
(5)  fluid oil and gas waste recycling operators;
(6)  public water utilities;
(7)  landowners or owners of groundwater rights;
(8)  commercial water recyclers and midstream water companies; and
(9)  other appropriate interests or industries.
(f)  The host university shall appoint members to the stakeholder advisory council from members of the consortium.  If no member of the consortium represents an interest or industry described by Subsection (e), the host university may appoint a person to represent the interest or industry from outside the consortium.
(g)  The stakeholder advisory council shall advise the consortium on matters related to research, investigation, and contract development.
(h)  The technical and economic steering committee is composed of members appointed by the host university to provide technical, economic, and scientific expertise.  The technical and economic steering committee shall determine the feasibility of proposals for research or investigation by the consortium and decide which proposals the consortium will accept for research or investigation.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 941 (S.B. 601), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109 - Texas Tech University System › Subchapter E. Texas Produced Water Consortium › Section 109.204. Duties

Sec. 109.204.  DUTIES.  (a)  The consortium shall study the economic, environmental, and public health considerations of beneficial uses of fluid oil and gas waste and technology needed for those uses.  After October 1, 2022:
(1)  the research and investigation goals of the consortium shall be directed by the members of the consortium; and
(2)  the host university may disband the consortium if the host university determines that the consortium does not have sufficient membership.
(b)  The host university shall:
(1)  provide staff and other resources necessary for the consortium to meet the requirements of this subchapter;
(2)  consult with the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium and that consortium's Government Advisory Board on research, data, and any other matter related to the consortium; and
(3)  solicit participation from:
(A)  the oil and gas industry;
(B)  agricultural water users;
(C)  industrial water users;
(D)  environmental interests;
(E)  fluid oil and gas waste recycling operators;
(F)  commercial water recyclers and midstream water companies;
(G)  landowners;
(H)  owners of groundwater rights;
(I)  public water utilities; and
(J)  river authorities subject to Section 325.025, Government Code.
(c)  The host university shall coordinate with other members of the state university system and state agencies to provide resources necessary for the consortium to meet the requirements of this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 941 (S.B. 601), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109 - Texas Tech University System › Subchapter E. Texas Produced Water Consortium › Section 109.205. Funding

Sec. 109.205.  FUNDING.  (a)  The agency advisory council and the host university shall collaborate to create a fee structure that establishes membership costs at various levels for private entities that may contribute money to the consortium for research and investigation.  Membership costs may include contributions of equipment or other resources in lieu of money.
(b)  Money paid by private entities as membership costs may be used only for research and investigation conducted by the consortium.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 20 (S.B. 1047), Sec. 1, eff. May 13, 2023.
(d)  The consortium may accept gifts and grants of money, equipment, or other resources necessary to accomplish its duties under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 941 (S.B. 601), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 20 (S.B. 1047), Sec. 1, eff. May 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109 - Texas Tech University System › Subchapter E. Texas Produced Water Consortium › Section 109.206. Access to Data

Sec. 109.206.  ACCESS TO DATA.  (a)  In exchange for membership in the consortium, a private entity may receive access to data produced as a result of investigation by the consortium in an amount proportionate to the entity's level of membership.
(b)  A private entity's access to the consortium's investigation data must be governed by a membership contract between the host university and the entity that describes the data to be released to the private entity.
(c)  The consortium shall make information about the work of the consortium available to the public on an Internet website maintained by the host university.  Information made available under this subsection may not be privileged, proprietary, or confidential.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 941 (S.B. 601), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109 - Texas Tech University System › Subchapter F. Midwestern State University › Section 109.251. Establishment; Scope

Sec. 109.251.  ESTABLISHMENT; SCOPE.  (a)  Midwestern State University is a general academic teaching institution located in the city of Wichita Falls.
(b)  The university is a component institution of the Texas Tech University System and is under the management and control of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System.  The board of regents has the same powers and duties concerning Midwestern State University as are conferred on the board by statute concerning Texas Tech University.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (H.B. 1522), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Redesignated by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(12), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109 - Texas Tech University System › Subchapter F. Midwestern State University › Section 109.252. Courses and Degrees; Administration

Sec. 109.252.  COURSES AND DEGREES; ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The university shall offer undergraduate-level and graduate-level programs.
(b)  The board of regents may approve degree programs, subject to the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and adopt other rules necessary for the operation and management of the university.
(c)  The university is subject to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (H.B. 1522), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Redesignated by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(12), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109 - Texas Tech University System › Subchapter F. Midwestern State University › Section 109.253. University of First Rank

Sec. 109.253.  UNIVERSITY OF FIRST RANK.  The board of regents shall build and operate the university as a public liberal arts university of the first rank to offer the university's students, consistent with the university's mission, preparation for excellence in a variety of careers and exploration of a variety of interests.  The university shall be equipped as necessary to do its work as well as comparable public institutions of higher education in this state.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (H.B. 1522), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Redesignated by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(12), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109 - Texas Tech University System › Subchapter F. Midwestern State University › Section 109.254. University Museum

Sec. 109.254.  UNIVERSITY MUSEUM.  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall include in the funding formula applicable to the university funding for the operation and maintenance of the museum acquired by the university in accordance with former Section 103.11.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (H.B. 1522), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Redesignated by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(12), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109 - Texas Tech University System › Subchapter F. Midwestern State University › Section 109.255. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 109.255.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The board of regents may solicit, accept, and administer gifts and grants for the use and benefit of the university.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (H.B. 1522), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Redesignated by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(12), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109A - Angelo State University › Section 109A.001. Establishment; Scope

Sec. 109A.001.  ESTABLISHMENT; SCOPE.  (a)  Angelo State University is a general academic teaching institution located in the city of San Angelo.
(b)  The university is a component institution of the Texas Tech University System and is under the management and control of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System.  The board of regents has the same powers and duties concerning Angelo State University as are conferred on the board by statute concerning Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 3564), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109A - Angelo State University › Section 109A.002. Courses and Degrees; Rules; Affiliation Agreements; Joint Appointments

Sec. 109A.002.  COURSES AND DEGREES; RULES; AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS; JOINT APPOINTMENTS.  (a)  The board of regents, with the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, may prescribe courses at the university 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 at the university without the prior approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(c)  The board of regents shall adopt rules for the operation, control, and management of the university as may be necessary for the conduct of the university as one of the first class.
(d)  The board may enter into an affiliation or coordination agreement with any other entity or institution in this state to further the purposes of the university.
(e)  The board may make joint faculty appointments in Angelo State University and in other institutions under its governance.  The board may make a joint faculty appointment in Angelo State University concurrently with the appointment of the faculty member by another institution of higher education in accordance with an affiliation agreement described by Subsection (d).  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 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 3564), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109A - Angelo State University › Section 109A.003. Obligations and Benefits of State Law

Sec. 109A.003.  OBLIGATIONS AND BENEFITS OF STATE LAW.  The university is subject to the obligations and entitled to the benefits of all laws of this state applicable to all other state institutions of higher education, except that this subchapter prevails to the extent of any conflict between this subchapter and any other law of this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 3564), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109A - Angelo State University › Section 109A.004. Military Training

Sec. 109A.004.  MILITARY TRAINING.  The university may not require a student to participate in military training as a condition for admission to or graduation from the university.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 3564), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 109A - Angelo State University › Section 109A.005. Authority to Transfer San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts

Sec. 109A.005.  AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER SAN ANGELO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS.  (a)  In this section, "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.
(b)  The board of regents may transfer title to the real property and improvements of the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts to a nonprofit organization if:
(1)  before transferring title, the board of regents holds a public meeting at which the transfer is an agenda item and, in addition to any other notice required, gives notice of the meeting by publishing the subject matter, location, date, and time of the meeting in a newspaper having general circulation in the city of San Angelo;
(2)  the board of regents determines that:
(A)  the transfer will serve the interests of the university and the public; and
(B)  at the time of the transfer, the university does not require the entirety of the real property or improvements for educational purposes; and
(3)  the nonprofit organization to which the transfer is proposed to be made has demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the board of regents, that the organization intends to continue to:
(A)  use the real property and improvements for public purposes, including educational purposes; and
(B)  keep the museum open to the public on a frequent and regular basis.
(c)  To make a transfer under this section, the chairman of the board of regents shall execute a deed transferring title to the real property and improvements of the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts to the nonprofit organization.  The deed must:
(1)  cite the authorization by the board of regents to make the transfer; and
(2)  provide that title to the real property and improvements reverts to the Texas Tech University System if the nonprofit organization:
(A)  discontinues using the real property or improvements for public purposes as required by the deed; or
(B)  executes a document that purports to convey title.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 52 (S.B. 811), Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.01. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Separate Institution

Sec. 110.01.  TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER; SEPARATE INSTITUTION.  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a separate institution and not a department, school, or branch of Texas Tech University but is under the direction, management, and control of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.  The center is composed of a medical school and other components assigned by law or by the coordinating board.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3267, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 724, ch. 319, Sec. 2, eff. June 6, 1979.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 907), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.02. Concurrent Powers

Sec. 110.02.  CONCURRENT POWERS.  The board of regents has the same powers of governance, control, jurisdiction, and management over the Health Sciences Center as it exercises over the Texas Tech University System and its components.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3267, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 724, ch. 319, Sec. 2, eff. June 6, 1979.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 907), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.03. General Powers

Sec. 110.03.  GENERAL POWERS.  The board may make rules and regulations for the direction, control, and management of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as necessary for it to be an institution of the first class.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3267, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 724, ch. 319, Sec. 2, eff. June 6, 1979.
Assigned by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.05. Courses Offered

Sec. 110.05.  COURSES OFFERED.  The board may prescribe courses leading to customary degrees.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3267, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
Assigned by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.06. Agreements With Other Schools

Sec. 110.06.  AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER SCHOOLS.  The board may, when in the best interests of medical education at the Health Sciences Center, execute and carry out affiliation or coordinating agreements with any other entity or institution in the Lubbock area, Amarillo area, El Paso area, and the Odessa-Midland area to provide clinical, postgraduate, including internship and residency, or other levels of medical educational work for the Health Sciences Center.  Additionally, the board may execute and carry out affiliation or coordinating agreements with any other entity or institution necessary to conduct and operate the Health Sciences Center as a first-class institution.  The board may utilize the facilities and staffs of other state biomedical units.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3268, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 724, ch. 319, Sec. 2, eff. June 6, 1979.
Assigned by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.07. Physical Facilities

Sec. 110.07.  PHYSICAL FACILITIES.  The board shall make provision for adequate physical facilities for the Health Sciences Center, including library, auditorium, and animal facilities, for use by the Health Sciences Center in its teaching and research programs.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3268, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 724, ch. 319, Sec. 2, eff. June 6, 1979.
Assigned by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.08. Grants; Gifts

Sec. 110.08.  GRANTS;  GIFTS.  The board, in its discretion, may accept and administer grants and gifts from the federal government, any foundation, trust fund, corporation, or individual for the use and benefit of the Health Sciences Center.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3268, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 724, ch. 319, Sec. 2, eff. June 6, 1979.
Assigned by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.09. Teaching Hospital

Sec. 110.09.  TEACHING HOSPITAL.  A complete teaching hospital for the Health Sciences Center shall be furnished at no cost or expense to the state.  The state may never contribute any funds for the construction, maintenance, or operation of a teaching hospital for the Health Sciences Center.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3268, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 724, ch. 319, Sec. 2, eff. June 6, 1979.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.10. Supervision by Coordinating Board

Sec. 110.10.  SUPERVISION BY COORDINATING BOARD.  The Health Sciences Center is subject to the continuing supervision of and to the rules and regulations of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, as provided by Chapter 61 of this code.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3268, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 724, ch. 319, Sec. 2, eff. June 6, 1979.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.11. Medical School Admission Policies

Sec. 110.11.  MEDICAL SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICIES.  The board of regents shall promulgate appropriate rules and regulations pertaining to the admission of students to the medical school.
Added by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 2409, ch. 740, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 907), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.12. Utilities Easements

Sec. 110.12.  UTILITIES EASEMENTS.  On terms, conditions, or stipulations, and compensation as determined by the board, the board may convey, dedicate, or use any other appropriate method of conveyance to grant, convey, or dedicate rights, title, rights-of-way, or easements involving or in connection with the furnishing or providing of electricity, water, sewage disposal, natural gas, telephone, telegraph, or other utility service on, over, or through the campus or properties of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.  The chairman of the board may execute and deliver conveyances or dedications on behalf of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Added by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 363, ch. 155, Sec. 2, eff. May 8, 1975.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 110.11 and amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 725, ch. 319, Sec. 3, eff. June 6, 1979.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.13. Management of Lands

Sec. 110.13.  MANAGEMENT OF LANDS.  The board has the sole and exclusive management and control of lands set aside and appropriated to or acquired by the institutions under its governance.  The board may lease, sell, exchange, acquire, dispose of, and otherwise manage, control, and use the lands in any manner and at prices and under terms and conditions the board deems best for the interest of the institutions.  However, the board may not sell any of the original main campus located in Lubbock, Lubbock County, unless the sale is approved by act of the legislature.  No grazing lease shall be made for a period of more than five years.
Added by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1249, ch. 471, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 110.11 and amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 721, ch. 166, Sec. 4, eff. May 20, 1983.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter A. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center › Section 110.16. Security Powers Relative to Hospital District

Sec. 110.16.  SECURITY POWERS RELATIVE TO HOSPITAL DISTRICT.  (a)  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus security personnel commissioned as peace officers under Section 51.203 of this code have concurrent jurisdiction with commissioned peace officers of the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, to enforce criminal laws of this state and city ordinances of the City of Lubbock on property of the Lubbock County Hospital District, including Lubbock General Hospital, that is adjacent to property owned or controlled and occupied by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
(b)  The Lubbock County Hospital District shall compensate campus security personnel for the security and law enforcement services they provide to the hospital district in the amount agreed on by the Lubbock County Hospital District's Board of Managers and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Board of Regents.
(c)  Subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not:
(1)  limit the police powers or enforcement jurisdiction of the City of Lubbock or Lubbock County;
(2)  render campus security personnel of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center employees of the Lubbock County Hospital District, or the City of Lubbock, or Lubbock County;  or
(3)  restrict the power or control of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Board of Regents over campus security personnel.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3861, ch. 609, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1983.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 110.13 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(24) eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter B. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso › Section 110.30. Definitions

Sec. 110.30.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Board of regents" means the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System.
(2)  "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 4, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter B. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso › Section 110.31. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso; Separate Institution

Sec. 110.31.  TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO; SEPARATE INSTITUTION.  (a)  The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso is a component institution of the Texas Tech University System under the direction, management, and control of the board of regents.
(b)  The center is not a department, school, or branch of any other institution in the system.  The center is composed of a medical school and other components assigned by law or by the board of regents.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 4, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter B. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso › Section 110.32. Concurrent Powers

Sec. 110.32.  CONCURRENT POWERS.  The board of regents has the same powers of governance, control, jurisdiction, and management over the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso as the board of regents exercises over the other component institutions of the Texas Tech University System.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 4, eff. May 18, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 907), Sec. 10, eff. June 19, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter B. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso › Section 110.33. Courses and Degrees; Rules

Sec. 110.33.  COURSES AND DEGREES; RULES.  The board of regents may prescribe courses leading to customary degrees and may adopt rules for the operation, control, and management of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso as necessary for conducting a health sciences center of the first class.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 4, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter B. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso › Section 110.34. Affiliation Agreements With Other Entities

Sec. 110.34.  AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER ENTITIES.  (a)  The board of regents may execute and carry out an affiliation or coordinating agreement with any other entity or institution.
(b)  The board of regents may make joint appointments in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso and any other component institution of the Texas Tech University System.  The salary of a person who receives a joint appointment must be apportioned between the appointing institutions on the basis of services rendered.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 4, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter B. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso › Section 110.35. Facilities

Sec. 110.35.  FACILITIES.  The board of regents shall provide for physical facilities for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso for use in its teaching and research programs.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 4, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter B. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso › Section 110.36. Teaching Hospital

Sec. 110.36.  TEACHING HOSPITAL.  A teaching hospital considered suitable by the board of regents for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso may be provided by a public or private entity.  The hospital may not be constructed, maintained, or operated with state funds.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 4, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter B. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso › Section 110.37. Coordinating Board Supervision

Sec. 110.37.  COORDINATING BOARD SUPERVISION.  The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso is subject to the continuing supervision of the coordinating board under Chapter 61 and to the rules of the coordinating board adopted under that chapter.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 4, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter B. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso › Section 110.38. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 110.38.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The board of regents may solicit, accept, and administer gifts and grants from any public or private person or entity for the use and benefit of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 4, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter B. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso › Section 110.39. Participation in Certain Constitutional Funds

Sec. 110.39.  PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN CONSTITUTIONAL FUNDS.  In accordance with Section 17(c), Article VII, Texas Constitution, if the Act enacting this section receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature, the institution created under this subchapter is entitled to participate in the funding provided by Section 17, Article VII, Texas Constitution, beginning with the annual appropriation for the state fiscal year beginning September 1, 2015, and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso shall be included in the allocation made for each 10-year allocation period under Section 17(d), Article VII, Texas Constitution, beginning with the allocation made in 2015.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 4, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 110 - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Institutions › Subchapter B. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso › Section 110.40. Texas Tech Diabetes Research Center

Sec. 110.40.  TEXAS TECH DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER.  (a)  In this section:
(1)  "Board" means the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System.
(2)  "Center" means the Texas Tech Diabetes Research Center.
(b)  The board shall establish the Texas Tech Diabetes Research Center for purposes of researching issues related to:
(1)  diabetes; and
(2)  conditions associated with that disease, including acanthosis nigricans, as defined by Section 95.001, Health and Safety Code.
(c)  The organization, control, and management of the center are vested in the board.
(d)  The board shall approve the employment of personnel by and the operating budget of the center.  An employee of the center is an employee of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
(e)  The board shall select a site for the center at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
(f)  The center may enter into an agreement or may cooperate with a public or private entity to perform the research functions of the center.
(g)  The board may solicit, accept, and administer gifts and grants from any public or private source for the use and benefit of the center.
(h)  In conducting its activities under this section, the center shall consult with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Border Health Office that administers the Type 2 Diabetes risk assessment program under Chapter 95, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 877, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 504 (S.B. 415), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 110.15 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 65 (S.B. 120), Sec. 5, eff. May 18, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 188 (S.B. 1467), Sec. 10, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 111.01. University of Houston

Sec. 111.01.  UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON.  The University of Houston is a coeducational institution of higher education located in the city of Houston on state properties hereby designated University of Houston.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 150, ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. April 26, 1983;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 105, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 111.02. Applicability of General Laws

Sec. 111.02.  APPLICABILITY OF GENERAL LAWS.  The University of Houston is subject to the obligations and entitled to the benefits of all general laws of Texas applicable to all other state institutions of higher education, except where the general laws are in conflict with this chapter, and in the event of conflict this chapter prevails to the extent of the conflict.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 111.11. Board of Regents

Sec. 111.11.  BOARD OF REGENTS.  The organization and control of the university is vested in a board of nine regents.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 111.12. Appointments to Board; Terms

Sec. 111.12.  APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD;  TERMS.  Members of the board are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.  The term of office of each regent shall be six years, except that in making the first appointments the governor shall appoint three members for six years, three members for four years, and three members for two years.  Any vacancy that occurs on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the governor.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 111.13. Qualifications of Members; Oath

Sec. 111.13.  QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS;  OATH.  Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the State of Texas, and each member shall take the constitutional oath of office.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 111.14. Officers

Sec. 111.14.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect one of the members chairman.  They shall elect any other officers they deem necessary.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 111.15. Compensation

Sec. 111.15.  COMPENSATION.  Members of the board shall serve without pay, but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in attending the work of the board, subject to the approval of the chairman.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 111.16. Meetings

Sec. 111.16.  MEETINGS.  The board shall hold regular meetings for the transaction of business pertaining to the affairs of the university system.  The board by rule may establish a procedure for calling a special meeting of the board at other times.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3271, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 528), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 111.17. Minutes

Sec. 111.17.  MINUTES.  Full, accurate, and complete minutes of the board shall be kept and shall be open to inspection by the public at the university during regular business hours.  Certified copies of any minutes shall be furnished on payment of a fee assessed by the board, which shall not exceed 25 cents per 100 words or fractional part thereof.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3271, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 111.18. President

Sec. 111.18.  PRESIDENT.  The board shall select a president for the university, who shall be the executive officer for the board and shall work under its direction.  The president shall recommend the plan or organization of the university and shall be responsible to the board for the general management and success of the university.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3271, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 111.19. Personnel: Appointments, Salaries, Etc

Sec. 111.19.  PERSONNEL:  APPOINTMENTS, SALARIES, ETC.  The board may appoint and remove the president, any faculty member, or other officer or employee of the university when, in its judgment, the interest of the university requires it.  The board shall fix the respective salaries and duties of the officers and employees.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3271, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 111.20. University of Houston System

Sec. 111.20.  UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM.  (a)  The University of Houston System hereby created is composed of all those institutions and entities presently under the governance, control, jurisdiction, and management of the Board of Regents of the University of Houston.
(b)  The University of Houston System shall also be composed of such other institutions and entities as from time to time may be assigned by specific legislative act to the governance, control, jurisdiction, and management of the University of Houston System.
(c)  The governance, control, jurisdiction, organization, and management of the University of Houston System is hereby vested in the present Board of Regents of the University of Houston, which will hereinafter be known and designated as the Board of Regents of the University of Houston System.
Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 263, ch. 124, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 111 - The University of Houston › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 111.21. System Central Administration Office; Chief Executive Officer

Sec. 111.21.  SYSTEM CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE;  CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.  (a)  The board shall establish a central administration office of the university system to provide oversight and coordination of the activities of the system and each component institution within the system.
(b)  The board shall appoint a chief executive officer and such other executive officers of the system central administration office as may be deemed appropriate.  The term of appointment, salary, and duties of each such officer shall be determined by the board.
(c)  The chief executive officer shall be responsible for the administration of the system through a central administrative office under the provisions of Section 51.353 of this code.
(d)  In addition to other powers and duties provided by this code or other law, the central administration office of the system shall recommend necessary policies and rules to the governing board of the system to ensure conformity with all laws and rules and to provide uniformity in data collection and financial reporting procedures.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 464, Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 1989.