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2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 76 - The University of Texas at Tyler › Section 76.07. Partnerships With Junior Colleges and Other Institutions

Sec. 76.07.  PARTNERSHIPS WITH JUNIOR COLLEGES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.  (a)  The institution shall seek to build and expand partnership agreements in the same manner as authorized by Subchapter N, Chapter 51.  With the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the institution may enter into a partnership agreement with a private institution of higher education located in the same county as any campus of the institution, subject to the same provisions as provided by Subchapter N, Chapter 51, for a partnership agreement between an institution covered by that section and a public junior college.
(b)  In developing programs and courses subject to a partnership agreement, the institution and any other party to an agreement shall take into account the need in the service region to recruit minority and lower-income students into degree-granting programs of institutions of higher education.
(c)  A nonresident student who is simultaneously enrolled in the institution and another public institution of higher education under a program offered jointly by the two institutions under a partnership agreement and who pays the fees and charges required of Texas residents at one of the institutions as provided by Section 54.213 because the student holds a competitive scholarship is entitled to pay the fees and charges required of Texas residents at each public institution of higher education in which the student is simultaneously enrolled under the program.
(d)  The institution and other parties to a partnership agreement may contract with any person to provide shuttle bus service or other transportation service for or among the campuses of the institutions that are parties to the agreement and may charge and collect a fee from students registered in courses at the campuses of two or more of the institutions in the same semester or term in an amount determined by the institutions to pay for all or part of the costs of that service.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 470, Sec. 3, eff. June 10, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 313, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 359 (S.B. 32), Sec. 9, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 79 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley › Section 79.01. Definitions

Sec. 79.01.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
(2)  "University" means The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 726 (S.B. 24), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 110 (S.B. 317), Sec. 2, eff. May 23, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 79 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley › Section 79.03. Courses and Degrees

Sec. 79.03.  COURSES AND DEGREES.  (a)  The board may prescribe courses leading to customary degrees offered at leading American universities and medical schools as applicable and may award those degrees, including:
(1)  bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and their equivalents; and
(2)  medical school degrees and other health science degrees.
(b)  The board shall award degrees in the name of the university.
(c)  A department, school, or degree program may not be instituted without the prior approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, except that the university may include any department or school or offer any degree program previously approved for The University of Texas--Pan American or The University of Texas at Brownsville or expressly authorized by this chapter or other law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 726 (S.B. 24), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 79 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley › Section 79.04. University of the First Class

Sec. 79.04.  UNIVERSITY OF THE FIRST CLASS.  The board shall make any other rules and regulations for the operation, control, and management of the university as may be necessary for the conduct of the university as a university of the first class.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 726 (S.B. 24), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 79 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley › Section 79.05. Facilities

Sec. 79.05.  FACILITIES.  The board shall provide for adequate physical facilities for use by the university.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 726 (S.B. 24), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 79 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley › Section 79.06. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 79.06.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The board may solicit, accept, and administer, on terms and conditions acceptable to the board, gifts, grants, or donations of any kind and from any source for use by the university.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 726 (S.B. 24), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 79 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley › Section 79.07. Joint Appointments

Sec. 79.07.  JOINT APPOINTMENTS.  The board may make joint faculty appointments to positions in the university and to positions in other institutions under the governance of the board.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 726 (S.B. 24), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 79 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley › Section 79.08. Participation in Permanent University Fund

Sec. 79.08.  PARTICIPATION IN PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND.  The legislature finds that the university is an institution of higher education "created at a later date" for purposes of Section 18(c), Article VII, Texas Constitution.  If the Act enacting this chapter receives a vote of two-thirds of the membership of each house of the legislature, when established the university is entitled to participate in the funding provided by Section 18, Article VII, Texas Constitution, to the same extent as similar component institutions of The University of Texas System.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 726 (S.B. 24), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 79 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley › Section 79.09. Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development

Sec. 79.09.  CENTER FOR BORDER ECONOMIC AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  The board shall establish a center for border economic and enterprise development at the university.
(b)  The center established under this section may:
(1)  develop and manage an economic database concerning the Texas-Mexico border;
(2)  perform economic development planning and research;
(3)  provide technical assistance to industrial and governmental entities; and
(4)  in cooperation with other state agencies, coordinate economic and enterprise development planning activities of state agencies to ensure that the economic needs of the Texas-Mexico border are integrated within a comprehensive state economic development plan.
(c)  The center may offer seminars and conduct conferences and other educational programs concerning the Texas-Mexico border economy and economic and enterprise development within this state.
(d)  The board may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations to aid in the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the center.
(e)  The center shall cooperate fully with similar programs operated by Texas A&M International University, The University of Texas at El Paso, and other institutions of higher education.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 726 (S.B. 24), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 80 - Stephen F. Austin State University, a Member of the University of Texas System › Section 80.01. Definitions

Sec. 80.01.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
(2)  "University" means the university established under this chapter as Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 80 - Stephen F. Austin State University, a Member of the University of Texas System › Section 80.02. Reference to Stephen F

Sec. 80.02.  REFERENCE TO STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY.  A reference in law to Stephen F. Austin State University means Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 80 - Stephen F. Austin State University, a Member of the University of Texas System › Section 80.03. Establishment; Scope

Sec. 80.03.  ESTABLISHMENT; SCOPE.  (a)  Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System, is a general academic teaching institution in Nacogdoches, Texas, under the governance, management, and control of the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
(b)  As necessary to achieve the maximum operating efficiency of the university, the board shall provide for the organization, administration, and location of the university and of the colleges, schools, and other institutions and entities of the university.
(c)  The authority of the board under this section to achieve the maximum operating efficiency of the university and to provide for the organization, administration, and location of the university and of the colleges, schools, and other institutions and entities of the university prevails over other law.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 80 - Stephen F. Austin State University, a Member of the University of Texas System › Section 80.04. Courses and Degrees

Sec. 80.04.  COURSES AND DEGREES.  (a)  The board may prescribe courses leading to customary degrees offered at leading American universities and may award those degrees, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and their equivalents.
(b)  The board shall award degrees in the name of the university.
(c)  A degree program may not be instituted without the prior approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, except that the university may offer any degree program previously approved for Stephen F. Austin State University or expressly authorized by this chapter or other law.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 80 - Stephen F. Austin State University, a Member of the University of Texas System › Section 80.05. University of the First Class

Sec. 80.05.  UNIVERSITY OF THE FIRST CLASS.  The board shall make any other rules and regulations for the operation, control, and management of the university as may be necessary for the conduct of the university as a university of the first class.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 80 - Stephen F. Austin State University, a Member of the University of Texas System › Section 80.06. Facilities

Sec. 80.06.  FACILITIES.  The board shall provide for adequate physical facilities for use by the university.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 80 - Stephen F. Austin State University, a Member of the University of Texas System › Section 80.07. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 80.07.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The board may solicit, accept, and administer, on terms and conditions acceptable to the board, gifts, grants, or donations of any kind and from any source for use by the university.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 80 - Stephen F. Austin State University, a Member of the University of Texas System › Section 80.08. Joint Appointments

Sec. 80.08.  JOINT APPOINTMENTS.  The board may make joint faculty appointments to positions in the university and to positions in other institutions under the governance of the board.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle C - The University of Texas System › Chapter 80 - Stephen F. Austin State University, a Member of the University of Texas System › Section 80.09. Participation in Permanent University Fund

Sec. 80.09.  PARTICIPATION IN PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND.  The legislature finds that the university is an institution of higher education "created at a later date" for purposes of Section 18(c), Article VII, Texas Constitution.  Accordingly, the university is entitled to participate in the funding provided by Section 18, Article VII, Texas Constitution, to the same extent as similar component institutions of The University of Texas System.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 1, eff. May 10, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 85.01. Definitions

Sec. 85.01.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "System" or "university system" means The Texas A&M University System.
(2)  "Board" means the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3191, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 598, ch. 247, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 85.11. Board of Regents

Sec. 85.11.  BOARD OF REGENTS.  The government of the university system 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. 3192, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 598, ch. 247, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 85.12. Qualifications; Terms

Sec. 85.12.  QUALIFICATIONS;  TERMS.  Each member of the board shall be a qualified voter;  and the members shall be selected from different portions of the state.  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. 3192, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2837, ch. 484, art. III, Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 85.13. Certificate of Appointment

Sec. 85.13.  CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT.  The secretary of state shall forward a certificate to each regent within 10 days after his appointment, notifying him of the fact of his appointment.  If any person so appointed and notified fails for 10 days to give notice to the governor of his acceptance, his appointment shall be deemed void and his place shall be filled as in the case of a vacancy.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3192, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 598, ch. 247, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 85.14. Chairman of Board

Sec. 85.14.  CHAIRMAN OF BOARD.  The board shall elect from its members a chairman of the board, who shall call the board together for the transaction of business whenever he deems it expedient.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3192, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 599, ch. 247, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 85.15. Expenses of Regents

Sec. 85.15.  EXPENSES OF REGENTS.  The regents shall serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in attending board meetings and in transacting the official business of the board.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3192, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 599, ch. 247, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 85.16. Seal

Sec. 85.16.  SEAL.  The board may make and use a common seal.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3192, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 85.17. System Central Administration Office; Executive Officer

Sec. 85.17.  SYSTEM CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE;  EXECUTIVE OFFICER.  (a)  The central administration office of the university system shall provide oversight and coordination of the activities of each component institution within the system.
(b)  The board shall appoint a chief executive officer of the university system and determine the chief executive officer's term of office, salary, and duties.
(c)  The chief executive officer shall recommend a plan for the organization of the university system and the appointment of a chief administrative officer for each component institution, agency, and service, within the system.
(d)  The chief executive officer is responsible to the board for the general management and success of the university system, and the board may delegate authority, establish guidelines, and cooperate with the executive officer to carry out that responsibility.  The chief executive officer may delegate his authority if approved by the board.
(e)  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. 2, eff. June 14, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions › Section 85.18. Mandatory Venue

Sec. 85.18.  MANDATORY VENUE.  (a)  Venue for a suit filed against the board or a member of the board in the member's official capacity is in Brazos County.
(b)  Venue for a suit filed against The Texas A&M University System, any component of The Texas A&M University System, or any officer or employee of The Texas A&M University System is in the county in which the primary office of the chief executive officer of the system or component, as applicable, is located.
(c)  This section does not waive any defense to or immunity from suit or liability that may be asserted by an entity or individual described by this section.
(d)  In case of a conflict between this section and any other law, this section controls.
(e)  The changes in law made by the adoption of this section apply only to an action brought on or after September 1, 2003.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1266, Sec. 4.10, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 85.21. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 85.21.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The board shall make bylaws, rules, and regulations it deems necessary and proper for the government of the university system and its institutions, agencies, and services.  The board shall regulate the course of study and prescribe the course of discipline necessary to enforce the faithful discharge of the duties of the officers, faculty, and students.
(b)  The board is specifically authorized, upon terms and conditions acceptable to it, to accept and administer gifts, donations, grants, and endowments, from any source, for use by the system or any of the components of the system.  The board may retain such funds in local fund accounts.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3191, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2053, ch. 377, Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 85.22. Expenditures

Sec. 85.22.  EXPENDITURES.  All expenditures may be made by order of the board and shall be paid on warrants from the comptroller based on vouchers approved by the president of the board or by some officer or officers designated by him in writing to the comptroller.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3192, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 85.23. Permanent Improvements; Contracts; Land Transactions

Sec. 85.23.  PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS;  CONTRACTS;  LAND TRANSACTIONS.  The board may enter into an agreement with any person for the purchase, sale, lease, lease-purchase, acquisition, or construction of permanent improvements and may purchase, sell, lease, lease-purchase, encumber, or contract with reference to the divesting or encumbering title to lands and other appurtenances for the construction of the permanent improvements.  However, no debt or liability shall be incurred by the State of Texas under this section.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3193, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 774, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 85.24. Utilities

Sec. 85.24.  UTILITIES.  (a)  The board from time to time may improve and equip existing central power plants and may construct, acquire, improve, and equip steam plants and additions to them, and the board may acquire land for these purposes for the institutions under its control, when the total cost, type of construction, capacity, and plans and specifications have been approved by the board.  As used in this subsection, "steam plants" does not include electrical generating facilities, but "central power plants" does include electrical generating facilities.
(b)  The board from time to time may construct, extend, and improve the water systems, sewer systems, or both, for any or all institutions under its control, when the total cost, type of construction, capacity, and plans and specifications have been approved by the board.
(c)  The board may furnish water, sewer, steam, power, electricity, or any or all of those services from the power and steam plant or plants and other facilities located at each institution to any or all dormitories, kitchens and dining halls, hospitals, student activity buildings, gymnasiums, athletic buildings and stadiums, the dormitory for help, laundry, and other buildings or facilities that may have been or may be constructed at each institution, and may determine the amount to be charged as a part of the maintenance and operation expense of those buildings or facilities for the service or services.  The board may allocate the cost of furnishing the services to revenue-producing buildings and facilities and to other buildings and facilities at the institutions.  The board may pledge the net revenues from the amounts thus received for the services to pay the principal of and interest on, and to create and maintain the reserve for, the negotiable revenue bonds issued for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, extending, or equipping the power and steam plants, or additions thereto, or other facilities, and may secure the bonds additionally by pledging rentals, rates, charges, and fees for the use or availability of all or any property, buildings, structures, activities, operations, or facilities, of any nature, which may be fixed and collected from all or any designated part of the students enrolled in the institution or institutions or from others in the amounts and in the manner determined and provided by the board in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3193, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 85.25. Lands and Mineral Interests

Sec. 85.25.  LANDS AND MINERAL INTERESTS.  (a)  The board is vested with the sole and exclusive management and control of lands and mineral interests under its jurisdiction and that may be acquired by it.
(b)  The board may grant, sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the lands and mineral interests under its jurisdiction to other units or agencies of government, or to any individual, group of individuals, corporation, or other entity, under terms and conditions the board considers best in the public interest.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1366, Sec. 6, and Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 369, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1366, Sec. 6, and Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 369, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
(e)  Proceeds received from the grant, sale, lease, or other disposition of surface interests covered by this section may be retained in local funds subject to disposition by the board for any lawful purpose.
(f)  This section is cumulative of existing statutes relating to the authority of the board to lease for oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, and other mineral developments, and otherwise to buy, sell, and lease certain lands under its jurisdiction and supervision.
(g)  This section does not cover any lands or minerals held by the general land office.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3194, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 851, ch. 198, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 338, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 462 (S.B. 1883), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 739 (H.B. 2834), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 478 (S.B. 504), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 369 (H.B. 2892), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 369 (H.B. 2892), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1366 (S.B. 1604), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1366 (S.B. 1604), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 85.27. Flood Control Easements

Sec. 85.27.  FLOOD CONTROL EASEMENTS.  The board may convey flood control easements over land under its jurisdiction and control to water control and improvement districts of this state.  No flood control easement shall be conveyed unless the board receives from the district reasonable consideration for the conveyance.  The conveyance shall be under the terms and conditions that the board deems in the best interest of the university system.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3195, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 85.28. Airports

Sec. 85.28.  AIRPORTS.  (a)  The board may construct or otherwise acquire an airport for any institution within the system.  It may maintain and operate the airports in connection with the teaching of courses in aeronautical engineering and for purposes in cooperation with the national defense program and for other purposes which will not interfere with those uses.
(b)  The board may acquire by purchase, lease, gift, condemnation, or otherwise, and may use, operate, and maintain any kind of property or property interest necessary or convenient to the exercise of powers under this section.  The power of eminent domain shall be exercised in the manner provided by general law, including Title 52, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, except that the board shall not be required to give bond for appeal or bond for costs.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3195, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 85.29. Research and Experimentation for Texas Department of Transportation

Sec. 85.29.  RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTATION FOR TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.  (a)  The department may contract with the university system or a component or agency of the university system to conduct research relating to transportation, including the economics, planning, design, construction, maintenance, or operation of transportation facilities.
(b)  An agreement entered into under this section is not subject to Chapter 771, Government Code.
(c)  The comptroller may draw proper warrants in favor of any part of the university system based on vouchers or claims submitted by the system through the department covering reasonable fees and charges for services rendered by members of the staff of the system to the department and for equipment and materials necessary for research and experimentation under a contract entered into under this section.
(d)  The comptroller shall pay warrants issued under this section against any funds appropriated by the legislature to the department. The payments made to the system shall be credited and deposited to local institutional funds under its control.
(e)  In this section:
(1)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Transportation.
(2)  "Transportation facilities" means highways, turnpikes, airports, railroads, including high-speed railroads, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, waterways, pipelines, electric utility facilities, communication lines and facilities, public transportation facilities, port facilities, and facilities appurtenant to other transportation facilities.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3195, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 22(32), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 382, Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 5.21, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 85.30. Donations and Trusts

Sec. 85.30.  DONATIONS AND TRUSTS.  (a)  Donations of property may be made and accepted by the board for the purpose of establishing or assisting in the establishment of a professorship, chair, or scholarship in the university system or any of its component institutions or for creating in the university system or any of its component institutions any trust for any lawful, educational, or charitable purpose, either temporarily or permanently, and the donations or trusts thereby created will be governed by the rules prescribed by this section.
(b)  The legal title to the property shall be vested in the board acting as an entity, or the State of Texas, to be held in trust for the purpose under any directions, limitations, and provisions that may be declared in the donation or trust agreement, not inconsistent with the objectives and proper management of the system or its component institutions.
(c)  The donor may declare and direct the manner in which the title to the property shall thereafter be transmitted from the trustee in continued succession, to be held for and appropriated to the declared purposes.
(d)  The donor may declare and direct the person or class of persons who shall receive the benefit of the donation and the manner of their selection.
(e)  The declarations, directions, and limitations shall not be inconsistent with the objects and proper management of the system or its institutions.
(f)  The title to the property donated shall be received, and the trust conferred in the donation shall be assumed, subject to laws that may be passed and carried into effect from time to time which may be necessary to prevent the loss of or damage to the property donated or an abuse or neglect of the trust so as to defeat, materially change, or prevent the objects of the donation.
(g)  Copies of the donation shall be filed with the board.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2053, ch. 377, Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 85.31. Funds Received for Trust Services

Sec. 85.31.  FUNDS RECEIVED FOR TRUST SERVICES.  (a)  The board may at its discretion charge administrative fees for services rendered in the management and administration of any trust estate under the control of the system or any component of the system.
(b)  Funds received pursuant to such charges may be deposited in an appropriate system or university account and may be expended by the board for any purpose of the system.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2053, ch. 377, Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 85.32. Eminent Domain

Sec. 85.32.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  (a)  The board may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire any real property that the board considers necessary and proper to carry out its powers and duties.
(b)  The board shall exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner prescribed by Chapter 21, Property Code, except that the board is not required to deposit a bond or the amount equal to the award of damages by the special commissioners under Sections 21.021(a)(2) and (3), Property Code.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 774, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter D. Lease of Lands for Oil, Gas, and Other Mineral Development › Section 85.51. Authority to Lease

Sec. 85.51.  AUTHORITY TO LEASE.  (a)  The board may lease for oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, and other mineral developments all lands and mineral interests under its control, owned or in the future acquired by the state for the use of the university system.
(b)  The board shall offer oil and gas leases at public auction, by sealed bid, by negotiated agreement, or through any other means that the board considers to be in the best interest of the university system.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3196, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1266, Sec. 4.09, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter D. Lease of Lands for Oil, Gas, and Other Mineral Development › Section 85.52. Sale of Mineral Ore in Place

Sec. 85.52.  SALE OF MINERAL ORE IN PLACE.  Mineral ore located in and on the land may also be sold in place by the board at not less than the fair market value as determined by the same methods as are provided for leasing of lands under this subchapter for development of the minerals in the lands.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3196, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter D. Lease of Lands for Oil, Gas, and Other Mineral Development › Section 85.53. Tracts, Lots, Blocks

Sec. 85.53.  TRACTS, LOTS, BLOCKS.  The board may cause the lands to be surveyed or subdivided into tracts, lots, or blocks that will, in its judgment, be most conducive and convenient to facilitate the advantageous sale of lease for oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, and other minerals, and may make maps and plats that may be thought necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.  The board may obtain authentic abstracts of title to all the lands as it deems necessary from time to time, and may take any steps necessary to perfect a merchantable title to the lands in the State of Texas.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3196, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter D. Lease of Lands for Oil, Gas, and Other Mineral Development › Section 85.54. Placing Leases on Market; Advertising

Sec. 85.54.  PLACING LEASES ON MARKET;  ADVERTISING.  (a)  Whenever, in the opinion of the board, there is a demand for the purchase of oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, or other mineral leases on any tract or part of any tract of land that will reasonably insure an advantageous sale, the board shall place the oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, or other mineral leases on the land on the market in any tract or tracts, or any part thereof, that the board may designate.
(b)  The board shall cause to be advertised a brief description of the land from which the oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, or other minerals is proposed to be leased.  The advertisement shall be made by inserting in two or more papers of general circulation in this state;  and in addition the board may, in its discretion, cause the advertisement to be placed in an oil and gas journal published in and out of the state, mail copies of the proposals to the county judge of the county where the lands are located, and mail copies of the proposals to other persons the board thinks would be interested.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3196, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter D. Lease of Lands for Oil, Gas, and Other Mineral Development › Section 85.55. Public Auction; Bids; Acceptance; Rejection; Payments

Sec. 85.55.  PUBLIC AUCTION;  BIDS;  ACCEPTANCE;  REJECTION;  PAYMENTS.  (a)  The board may sell the lease or leases to the highest bidder at public auction, at Texas A & M University, in College Station, at any hour between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
(b)  The board may reject all bids.  However, the highest bidder shall pay to the board on the day of the sale 25 percent of the bonus bid, and the balance of the bid shall be paid to the board within 24 hours after notification that the bid has been accepted.  Payments shall be in cash, certified check, or cashier's check, as the board may direct.  Failure to pay the balance of the amount bid will forfeit to the board the 25 percent paid.
(c)  A separate bid shall be made for each tract or subdivision thereof.  No bids shall be accepted which offer less than the fair market price per ton for the mineral ore or a royalty of less than one-eighth of the gross production of oil, gas, sulphur, and other minerals in the land bid upon, and this minimum royalty may be increased at the discretion of the board.  Every bid shall carry the obligation to pay an amount not less than $1 per acre for delay in drilling or development.  The amount shall be fixed by the board in advance of the advertisement and shall be paid every year for five years unless in the meantime production in paying quantities is had upon the land or the land is re-leased by the lessee.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3197, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter D. Lease of Lands for Oil, Gas, and Other Mineral Development › Section 85.56. Subsequent Procedure if No Bids Accepted

Sec. 85.56.  SUBSEQUENT PROCEDURE IF NO BIDS ACCEPTED.  If no bid is accepted by the board at the public auction, any subsequent procedure for the sale of oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, and other mineral leases shall be in the manner prescribed by this subchapter.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3197, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter D. Lease of Lands for Oil, Gas, and Other Mineral Development › Section 85.57. Withdrawal of Land Advertised

Sec. 85.57.  WITHDRAWAL OF LAND ADVERTISED.  The board may withdraw any lands advertised for lease or for the sale of mineral ore in place.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3197, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter D. Lease of Lands for Oil, Gas, and Other Mineral Development › Section 85.58. Acceptance of Bids; Award of Lease

Sec. 85.58.  ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS;  AWARD OF LEASE.  (a)  If in the opinion of the board any one of the bidders has offered a reasonable and proper price for any tract and not less than the price fixed by the board, the lands advertised may be leased for oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, and other mineral purposes under the provisions of this subchapter and any regulations the board may prescribe which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter.
(b)  On acceptance of a bid, the board shall prepare a lease contract.  The bid and a copy of the lease contract shall be filed in the general land office.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3197, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter D. Lease of Lands for Oil, Gas, and Other Mineral Development › Section 85.59. Exploratory Term; Extension; Other Provisions of Lease

Sec. 85.59.  EXPLORATORY TERM;  EXTENSION;  OTHER PROVISIONS OF LEASE.  (a)  The exploratory term of the lease as determined by the board prior to the promulgation of the advertisement shall in no case exceed five years, and each lease shall provide that the lease will terminate at the expiration of its exploratory term unless by unanimous vote of members of the board the lease may be extended for a period of three years.  The lease may be extended if the board finds that there is likelihood of oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, and other minerals being discovered by lessees, and that the lessees have proceeded with diligence to protect the interest of the state.  However, if oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, and other minerals are being produced in paying quantities from the premises, the lease shall continue in force and effect as long as the oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, and other minerals are being so produced.  No extension under this subsection may be made by the board until the last 30 days of the original term of the lease.
(b)  When, in the discretion of the board, it is deemed for the best interest of the state to extend a lease issued by the board, the board by unanimous vote may extend the lease for a period not to exceed three years, on the condition that the lessee shall continue to pay yearly rental as provided in the lease and any additional terms the board may see fit and proper to demand.  The board may extend the lease and execute an extension agreement.
(c)  The lease shall include any additional provisions and regulations the board may prescribe to preserve the interest of the state, not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3197, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 85 - Administration of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter D. Lease of Lands for Oil, Gas, and Other Mineral Development › Section 85.60. Discontinuance of Yearly Payments; Termination for Nonproduction

Sec. 85.60.  DISCONTINUANCE OF YEARLY PAYMENTS;  TERMINATION FOR NONPRODUCTION.  When the royalties amount to as much as the yearly payments as fixed by the board, the yearly payments may be discontinued.  If before the expiration of five years oil, gas, sulphur, mineral ore, and other minerals have not been produced in paying quantities, the lease shall terminate unless extended as provided by this subchapter.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3198, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.