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2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter D. Miscellaneous Administrative Provisions › Section 105.152. Police Jurisdiction

Sec. 105.152.  POLICE JURISDICTION.  Campus peace officers shall have the same jurisdiction, powers, privileges, and immunities as specified in Section 51.203, Education Code.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter D. Miscellaneous Administrative Provisions › Section 105.153. Delegation of Municipal Parking Regulation Authority

Sec. 105.153.  DELEGATION OF MUNICIPAL PARKING REGULATION AUTHORITY.  (a)  By contract between the municipality and the component institution, the governing body of the municipality may delegate to the institution the authority to regulate the parking of vehicles on any public street running through or immediately adjacent to property owned or occupied and controlled by the institution.
(b)  The contract may authorize the component institution to assign and regulate parking spaces for its use, to charge and collect a fee from its personnel and students for parking, to prohibit parking, and to charge and collect a fee for removing vehicles parked in violation of law or ordinance or in violation of a rule governing the parking of vehicles adopted by the board.
(c)  The contract must be approved by resolution of the board and the governing body of the municipality.
(d)  The component institution shall have jurisdiction over property owned or controlled by the institution to the extent that it may:
(1)  assign and regulate parking spaces for its use and charge and collect appropriate fees for parking and improper parking;
(2)  prohibit parking where it considers necessary;  and
(3)  set and collect fees for and remove vehicles parked in violation of its rules and regulations or of state law.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter D. Miscellaneous Administrative Provisions › Section 105.154. Construction of Provisions Regarding Campus Security Personnel

Sec. 105.154.  CONSTRUCTION OF PROVISIONS REGARDING CAMPUS SECURITY PERSONNEL.  Sections 105.152 and 105.153 do not:
(1)  limit the police powers of the municipality or its law enforcement jurisdiction;
(2)  render a campus peace officer an employee of the municipality or entitle a campus peace officer to compensation from the municipality;  or
(3)  restrict the power of the component institution under other law to enforce laws, ordinances, or rules regulating traffic or parking.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter E. University of North Texas › Section 105.201. Definition

Sec. 105.201.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "university" means the University of North Texas.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter E. University of North Texas › Section 105.202. University of North Texas

Sec. 105.202.  UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS.  The University of North Texas is a coeducational institution of higher education located in the city of Denton.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter E. University of North Texas › Section 105.203. Contracts With City for Utility Services

Sec. 105.203.  CONTRACTS WITH CITY FOR UTILITY SERVICES.  The board may contract with the City of Denton for the furnishing of water and other utility services to the university.  The rates to be charged the university may not exceed those regularly established, published, and declared rates for similar customers.  If there are no similar customers, the rates to be charged shall be those established by the City of Denton for commercial users.  The city may make any adjustments, discounts, and special rates that the governing authorities of the city may consider appropriate to provide for the university.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter E. University of North Texas › Section 105.204. Mentoring Program

Sec. 105.204.  MENTORING PROGRAM.  (a)  The board may establish a mentoring program at the university.  The program may provide mentoring, tutoring, and other resources to students at all levels of the educational system to assist students to:
(1)  succeed in their education and achieve appropriate educational goals;  and
(2)  prepare for the transition from being a student to becoming an independent adult member of society.
(b)  The program may recruit, train, coordinate, and support mentors and tutors and may provide other resources to students in the communities primarily served by the university who are students at risk of dropping out of school, as defined by Section 29.081, or who are otherwise in need of services to assist them in successfully completing their education and becoming productive members of the community.
(c)  The board shall establish in connection with the program a continuing study and evaluation of mentoring activities and research into the best practices and methods of mentoring.
(d)  At the times determined by the board, the board shall prepare a report relating to the operation of the program.  The report must include:
(1)  a description of the program;
(2)  information relating to the students served by the program;
(3)  an analysis of the effects of the program on student performance, including effects on dropout rates, school attendance, grades, performance on assessment tests, graduation rates, and entry into higher education programs;
(4)  the costs of the program and the sources of funds used to support the program;  and
(5)  the board's recommendations for continuing the program and for any changes in the law authorizing the program.
(e)  The board may use available institutional funds, as defined by Section 51.009, to support the program.  The board may solicit and accept gift, grants, and donations from any public or private source to support the program.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter F. State Historical Collection › Section 105.251. Designation

Sec. 105.251.  DESIGNATION.  The historical collection of the University of North Texas, consisting of books, documents, stamps, coins, firearms, implements of warfare, relics, heirlooms, and other items of historical importance, is designated as a State Historical Collection, to be known as "The State Historical Collection of the University of North Texas."
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter F. State Historical Collection › Section 105.252. Gifts and Donations

Sec. 105.252.  GIFTS AND DONATIONS.  The board may accept and receive gifts, donations, and collections of books, documents, stamps, coins, firearms, implements of warfare, relics, heirlooms, and collections of all kinds having historical importance and value, to be used in teaching the youth of this state.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter F. State Historical Collection › Section 105.253. Rules Regarding Gifts and Donations

Sec. 105.253.  RULES REGARDING GIFTS AND DONATIONS.  The board may adopt any rules regarding the receiving and holding of these gifts, donations, and collections that it considers necessary and advisable.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter G. Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science › Section 105.302. Supervision by Advisory Board

Sec. 105.302.  SUPERVISION BY ADVISORY BOARD.  (a)  In operating the academy the board shall consider the advice of an advisory board composed of nine members.
(b)  Each of the following shall appoint one member to serve on the advisory board:
(1)  the chairman of the State Board of Education;
(2)  the commissioner of higher education;
(3)  the president of the Texas Association of School Administrators;
(4)  the president of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented;
(5)  the governor;
(6)  the lieutenant governor;  and
(7)  the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
(c)  The president of the University of North Texas shall appoint two members to the advisory board.
(d)  A member of the advisory board serves for a term of six years.  If reappointed, a member may serve for more than one term.
(e)  A member of the advisory board may not receive compensation for the performance of duties on the advisory board, but a member is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out official duties from funds appropriated for the academy.
(f)  The advisory board shall make recommendations to the dean of the academy concerning the following:
(1)  admission criteria;
(2)  extracurricular activities;
(3)  programs of study;
(4)  rules for the discipline of students and for the management of the academy and academy programs;
(5)  a formula of admission that ensures the admission of students from the various geographical areas of the state;  and
(6)  acceptance of nominations for and the selection of students to be admitted to the academy.
(g)  The advisory board shall conduct an annual evaluation of the programs of the academy.
(h)  A rule recommended by the advisory board under Subsection (f) shall be consistent with the law and, if adopted, shall be enforced by the staff and faculty of the academy.
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.011, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter G. Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science › Section 105.303. Program and Operation

Sec. 105.303.  PROGRAM AND OPERATION.  (a)  The academy shall operate on the same fall and spring semester basis as the University of North Texas. Full-time students of the academy must be enrolled for both the fall and spring semesters.
(b)  In addition to academic classes, the academy may offer short courses, workshops, seminars, weekend instructional programs, summer programs, and other innovative programs.
(c)  The pupil-teacher ratio in all regular academic classes at the academy may not exceed 30 students for each classroom teacher, except that the pupil-teacher ratio may exceed that limit:
(1)  in programs provided under Subsection (b), in physical education courses, or in special enrichment courses;  or
(2)  if the board determines that a class with more than 30 students for each classroom teacher would contribute to the educational development of the students in the class.
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter G. Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science › Section 105.304. Extracurricular Activities

Sec. 105.304.  EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.  The academy may offer any extracurricular activity that a public secondary school could offer.  Students attending the academy may participate in all extracurricular activities sanctioned by the university interscholastic league.
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter G. Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science › Section 105.305. Eligibility

Sec. 105.305.  ELIGIBILITY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the academy shall admit only high school juniors and seniors.
(b)  The academy may provide for an early admission year to allow the admission of a student who is not yet a high school junior if the abilities of the student warrant early entry.
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter G. Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science › Section 105.306. Funding

Sec. 105.306.  FUNDING.  (a)  The board is hereby authorized to use available funds or to enter into contracts and accept grants or matching grants for the purpose of establishing an academy of mathematics and science.
(b)  Any money received by the academy shall be expended to further the functions and purposes of the academy listed in Section 105.301.
(c)  This section does not prevent the board from accepting federal funds or money from any corporation or other private contributor for use in operating or providing programs to the academy.
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter G. Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science › Section 105.307. Dean

Sec. 105.307.  DEAN.  (a)  The board may appoint a dean of the academy who shall serve at the pleasure of the board.
(b)  The dean shall report to the provost of the University of North Texas and shall have a seat on the council of deans.
(c)  The dean shall prepare an annual budget for the operation of the academy and submit the budget to the provost of the university.
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter G. Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science › Section 105.308. Liability

Sec. 105.308.  LIABILITY.  (a)  The liability of the state under Chapters 101 and 104, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is limited for the academy and employees assigned to the academy and acting on behalf of the academy to the same extent that the liability of a school district and an employee of the school district is limited under Sections 22. 051 and 22.052 of this code and Section 101.051, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
(b)  An employee assigned to the academy is entitled to representation by the attorney general in a civil suit based on an action or omission of the employee in the course of the employee's employment, limits on liability, and indemnity under Chapters 104 and 108, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter H. University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth › Section 105.401. University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

Sec. 105.401.  UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FORT WORTH.  The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is a coeducational institution of higher education that consists of a college of osteopathic medicine and other programs as prescribed by the board in accordance with the rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter H. University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth › Section 105.403. Teaching Hospital; Facilities

Sec. 105.403.  TEACHING HOSPITAL;  FACILITIES.  (a)  A complete teaching hospital for the health science center shall be furnished without cost or expense to the state.
(b)  The board shall provide for adequate physical facilities for use by the health science center in its teaching and research programs.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter H. University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth › Section 105.404. Agreements With Other Entities

Sec. 105.404.  AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER ENTITIES.  The board may execute and carry out affiliation or coordinating agreements with any other entity, school, or institution in this state to provide clinical, postgraduate, including internship and residency, or other levels of medical educational work for the health science center.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 105 - University of North Texas System › Subchapter J. University of North Texas at Dallas › Section 105.502. University of North Texas System College of Law

Text of section effective on June 19, 2009, but only if a specific appropriation is provided as described by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213, Sec. 6, which states:  This Act does not make an appropriation. This Act takes effect only if a specific appropriation for the implementation of the Act is provided in a general appropriations act of the 81st Legislature.
Sec. 105.502.  UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM COLLEGE OF LAW.  (a)  The board may establish and operate a school of law in the city of Dallas as a professional school of the University of North Texas System.
(b)  In administering the law school, the board may prescribe courses leading to customary degrees offered at other leading American schools of law and may award those degrees.
(c)  Until the University of North Texas at Dallas has been administered as a general academic teaching institution for five years, the board shall administer the law school as a professional school of the system.  After that period, the law school shall become a professional school of the University of North Texas at Dallas.  Until the law school becomes a professional school of the University of North Texas at Dallas, the law school:
(1)  is considered an institution of higher education under Section 61.003 for all purposes under other law; and
(2)  is entitled to formula funding as if the law school were a professional school of a general academic teaching institution.
(d)  Before the board establishes a law school under this section, but not later than June 1, 2010, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall prepare a feasibility study to determine the actions the system must take to obtain accreditation of the law school.  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall deliver a copy of the study to the chair of each legislative standing committee or subcommittee with jurisdiction over higher education.
(e)  The board may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from any public or private source for the purposes of this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 956), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 106.01. Texas Southern University

Sec. 106.01.  TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.  Texas Southern University is a coeducational institution of higher education located in the city of Houston.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3249, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 106.02. Purpose of the University

Sec. 106.02.  PURPOSE OF THE UNIVERSITY.  In addition to its designation as a statewide general purpose institution of higher education, Texas Southern University is designated as a special purpose institution of higher education for urban programming and shall provide instruction, research, programs, and services as are appropriate to this designation.
Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1594, ch. 575, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 1973.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 520, Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 106.11. Board of Regents

Sec. 106.11.  BOARD OF REGENTS.  The government of the university is vested in a board of nine regents appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3249, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1247, ch. 450, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 1973.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 106.12. Terms of Office

Sec. 106.12.  TERMS OF OFFICE.  Members of the board hold office for staggered terms of six years, with the terms of three directors expiring on February 1 of odd-numbered years.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3249, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 106.13. Qualifications; Oath

Sec. 106.13.  QUALIFICATIONS;  OATH.  Each member of the board shall be a qualified voter of the state.  The members shall be selected from different portions of the state.  Each member shall take the constitutional oath of office.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3249, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 106.14. Officers

Sec. 106.14.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect a chairman and a vice chairman from its members to serve at the will of the board.  The board shall appoint a secretary.  The comptroller shall be the treasurer of the university.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3249, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 5.24, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 106.15. Expenses

Sec. 106.15.  EXPENSES.  The reasonable expenses incurred by members of the board in the discharge of their duties shall be paid from any available funds of the university.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3249, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 106.16. Seal

Sec. 106.16.  SEAL.  The board may make, use, and alter a common seal.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3249, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 106.31. Administrative Powers

Sec. 106.31.  ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS.  The board shall establish the several departments in the university, determine the offices, professorships, and other positions at the institution, appoint a president, appoint the professors and other officers and employees and prescribe their duties, and fix their respective salaries.  The board shall enact bylaws, rules, and regulations deemed necessary for the successful management and government of the institution.  The board may remove any professor, instructor, tutor, or other officer or employee connected with the institution when, in its judgment, the best interests and proper operation of the institution requires it.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3250, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 106.32. Expenditures

Sec. 106.32.  EXPENDITURES.  All expenditures shall be made by order of the board and shall be paid on warrants issued by the comptroller based on vouchers approved by the chairman of the board or some other officer of the university designated by him in writing to the comptroller, and countersigned by the secretary of the board or some other officer of the university designated by the secretary in writing to the comptroller.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3250, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 106.33. Contracts With Other Institutions

Sec. 106.33.  CONTRACTS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS.  The board may make proper arrangements by contract with other educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics in Houston for the use of any facilities and services it considers necessary and expedient for the proper training and education of students in professional courses.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3250, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 106.34. Gifts, Grants

Sec. 106.34.  GIFTS, GRANTS.  The board may accept from other than state sources gifts and grants of money and property for the benefit of the university.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3250, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 106.35. Acquisition and Disposition of Land

Sec. 106.35.  ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF LAND.  (a)  The board on behalf of the university may acquire by purchase, exchange, or otherwise any tract or parcel of land or other real property necessary or convenient for carrying out the purposes of state-supported institutions of higher education, and may sell, exchange, or lease any land owned by the university.
(b)  The proceeds from any lease of land or other real property shall be added to the general funds of the university.  The proceeds from any sale of land or other real property shall be added to the capital funds of the board.
(c)  The board has the power of eminent domain for land acquisitions permitted by Subsection (a) of this section.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3250, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2204, ch. 869, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977;  Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1059, ch. 489, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 1979;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 237, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 106.36. Military Training

Sec. 106.36.  MILITARY TRAINING.  No student shall ever be required to take any military training as a condition for entrance into or graduation from the university.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3250, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 106.38. Suits

Sec. 106.38.  SUITS.  Venue for a suit against the university is in Harris County or Travis County.  Process may be served on the university only by service of citation on the president or one of the university's vice-presidents.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 784, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter D. Control of University Funds › Section 106.51. Control of Money Collected

Sec. 106.51.  CONTROL OF MONEY COLLECTED.  The board may retain control of:
(1)  money derived from student fees of all kinds;
(2)  charges for use of rooms and dormitories;
(3)  receipts from meals, cafes, and cafeterias;
(4)  fees on deposit refundable to students under certain conditions;
(5)  receipts from school athletic activities;
(6)  income from student publications and other student activities;
(7)  receipts from the sale of publication products and miscellaneous supplies and equipment;
(8)  students' voluntary deposits of money for safekeeping;
(9)  funds, revenue, and accounts received from the University of Houston and other institutions;
(10)  gifts and grants to the university;  and
(11)  all other fees and local institutional income of a strictly local nature arising out of, or incident to, the university's educational activities.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3251, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter D. Control of University Funds › Section 106.52. Depositories

Sec. 106.52.  DEPOSITORIES.  The board may select depository banks as places of deposit of all funds of the kind and character named in Section 106.51 of this code, which are collected by the university, and the board shall require adequate surety bonds or securities to be posted to secure the deposits and may require additional security at any time the board deems any deposit inadequately secured.  All funds of the character named in Section 106.51 of this code, which are so collected, shall be deposited in the depository bank or banks within five days from the date of collection.  Depository banks so selected are authorized to pledge their securities to protect the funds.  Any surety bond furnished under the provisions of this section shall be payable to the governor and his successors in office;  and venue of suit to recover any amount claimed by the state to be due on any of these bonds is fixed in Travis County.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3251, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter D. Control of University Funds › Section 106.53. Accounts; Trust Funds

Sec. 106.53.  ACCOUNTS;  TRUST FUNDS.  Separate accounts shall be kept on the books of the university, showing the sources of all sums collected and the purposes for which expended.  All trust funds handled by the board shall be deposited in separate accounts and shall not be commingled with the general income from student fees or other local institutional income, and all trust funds shall be secured by separate bonds or securities.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3251, 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 106 - Texas Southern University › Subchapter D. Control of University Funds › Section 106.55. Legislative Intent

Sec. 106.55.  LEGISLATIVE INTENT.  The authority granted the board under this subchapter is intended to be the same as the authority granted to the governing boards of The University of Texas System, Texas A & M University System, and similar institutions with regard to the control and use of local funds.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3252, 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 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 107.01. Texas Woman's University System

Sec. 107.01.  TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.  The Texas Woman's University System is a woman-focused system composed of:
(1)  Texas Woman's University; and
(2)  any other institution assigned by law to the governance, control, jurisdiction, and management of the board of regents of the system.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3253, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 2, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 107.21. Board of Regents

Sec. 107.21.  BOARD OF REGENTS.  (a) The board of regents of the system is composed of nine persons, four of whom must be women, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
(b)  Each member of the board must be a qualified voter, and the members must be selected from different portions of the state.
(c)  The members hold office for staggered terms of six years, with the terms of three expiring February 1 of odd-numbered years.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3253, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2838, ch. 484, art. III, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 1983.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 3, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 107.211. Grounds for Removal of Board Member

Sec. 107.211.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBER.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the board that a member:
(1)  commits malfeasance of office;
(2)  cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term;  or
(3)  is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled board meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year, unless the absence is excused by majority vote of the board.
(b)  The validity of an action of the board is not affected by the fact that it was taken when a ground for removal of a board member existed.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 225, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 107.22. Officers

Sec. 107.22.  OFFICERS.  The board shall biennially elect a presiding officer, an assistant presiding officer, and other officers it deems necessary from among its members.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3253, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 158, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 107.23. Board Meetings; Minutes

Sec. 107.23.  BOARD MEETINGS; MINUTES.  The presiding officer shall convene the board to consider any business connected with the system whenever the presiding officer deems it expedient.  A full record shall be kept of all the board's proceedings.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3253, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 158, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 4, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 107.24. Compensation of Board

Sec. 107.24.  COMPENSATION OF BOARD.  Members of the board shall receive the same compensation conferred by law on the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3253, 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 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 107.41. Extent of Powers

Sec. 107.41.  EXTENT OF POWERS.  The board has the power incident to its position and to the same extent, as far as applicable, as is conferred on the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3253, 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 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 107.42. Staff

Sec. 107.42.  STAFF.  (a)  The board shall appoint a chief executive officer of the system and other officers and employees it deems proper and shall fix their salaries.
(b)  The chief executive officer of the system shall also serve as the president of Texas Woman's University.
(c)  The board shall make rules and regulations for the government of the system's staff as it deems advisable.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3253, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 5, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 107.43. Departments

Sec. 107.43.  DEPARTMENTS.  The board shall divide the course of instruction into departments and shall select careful and efficient professors in each department, in order to secure the best possible instruction in all areas of study.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3254, 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 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 107.44. Rules and Regulations

Sec. 107.44.  RULES AND REGULATIONS.  The board shall adopt rules and regulations it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of the system and to enforce the faithful discharge of the duties of all officers, professors, and students.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3254, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 6, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 107.45. Eminent Domain; Restriction

Sec. 107.45.  EMINENT DOMAIN;  RESTRICTION.  (a)  The board of regents has the power of eminent domain to acquire for the use of the system in the manner prescribed by Chapter 21, Property Code, any real property that may be necessary and proper for carrying out its purposes.
(b)  The taking of real property by the board under this section is declared to be for the use of this state.  The board is not required to deposit a bond or the amount equal to the award of damages by the commissioners as provided by Section 21.021, Property Code.
(c)  The board may not use the power of eminent domain to acquire real property that is dedicated to a public use by another governmental entity.
Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 42, ch. 26, Sec. 2, eff. March 24, 1977.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 276 (H.B. 389), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 7, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 107.46. Gifts, Grants, and Donations

Sec. 107.46.  GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.  The board is specifically authorized, upon terms and conditions acceptable to it, to accept, retain, and administer gifts, grants, or donations of any kind, including real estate or money, from any source, for use by the system, and to carry out the directions, limitations, and provisions declared in writing in the gifts, grants, or donations.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1251, ch. 271, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 8, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter D. Dormitories and Improvements › Section 107.61. Construction of Dormitories and Improvements

Sec. 107.61.  CONSTRUCTION OF DORMITORIES AND IMPROVEMENTS.  The board may erect and equip, or may contract with any person, firm, or corporation for the erecting and equipping of dormitories and other improvements, which shall be located either on the campus or on land purchased or leased for the purpose by the board.  The board may purchase or lease additional real estate for the purpose, or exchange or sell real estate for the purpose.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3254, 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 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter D. Dormitories and Improvements › Section 107.62. Obligations; Pledge of Revenue

Sec. 107.62.  OBLIGATIONS; PLEDGE OF REVENUE.  In payment for the erecting and equipping of dormitories and improvements, the board may issue its obligations in the amount and on the terms deemed advisable by the board.  As security the board may pledge the income from the dormitories and improvements erected or from other dormitories owned by the system, as well as all other revenue derived by the system from other sources, except revenue derived by means of appropriations made for a specific purpose by the legislature.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3254, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 10, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter D. Dormitories and Improvements › Section 107.63. Sale of Real Estate

Sec. 107.63.  SALE OF REAL ESTATE.  The board may sell or encumber any part of real property owned by the system for the purpose of obtaining funds with which to erect and equip these improvements or for the purpose of securing the payment of its obligations issued to any person, firm, or corporation for the erecting or equipping of these improvements.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3254, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 11, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter D. Dormitories and Improvements › Section 107.64. Required Dormitory Residence

Sec. 107.64.  REQUIRED DORMITORY RESIDENCE.  The board may adopt regulations it deems reasonable requiring any class or classes of students to reside in system dormitories or other buildings.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3254, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 12, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter D. Dormitories and Improvements › Section 107.65. Management of Dormitories

Sec. 107.65.  MANAGEMENT OF DORMITORIES.  The board has absolute and sole management and control of system dormitories and other improvements.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3254, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 13, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter D. Dormitories and Improvements › Section 107.66. Requisition of Furnishings, Equipment, Etc

Sec. 107.66.  REQUISITION OF FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, ETC.  The board may make requisition to the comptroller for furniture, furnishings, equipment, and appointments required for the proper use and enjoyment of improvements erected by the board, and the comptroller may purchase and pay for the furnishings, equipment, and appointments.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3255, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 4.013, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.86, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter D. Dormitories and Improvements › Section 107.67. Limitation on Obligations

Sec. 107.67.  LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS.  In the erecting, or in contracts for the erecting, of dormitories and other improvements, the board may not in any manner incur any indebtedness against the system except as provided in Sections 107.62 and 107.63.  The obligations incurred in the erecting of dormitories and other improvements may never be personal obligations of the system but shall be discharged solely from the revenue or property authorized to be pledged for that purpose.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3255, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 14, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle F - Other Colleges and Universities › Chapter 107 - Texas Woman's University System › Subchapter D. Dormitories and Improvements › Section 107.68. General Powers

Sec. 107.68.  GENERAL POWERS.  The board may do any and all things necessary or convenient to carry out the purpose and intent of this subchapter.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3255, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.