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2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1722. The University of Texas System

Sec. 55.1722.  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of The University of Texas System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for the following institutions to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, including bonds issued in accordance with its systemwide revenue financing program and secured as provided by that program in aggregate principal amounts not to exceed the following amounts:
(1)  The University of Texas at Arlington, $16 million;
(2)  The University of Texas at Austin, $12.5 million;
(3)  The University of Texas at Brownsville, $22.5 million;
(4)  The University of Texas at Dallas, $5 million;
(5)  The University of Texas at El Paso, $14 million;
(6)  The University of Texas--Pan American, $17 million;
(7)  The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, $25.8 million;
(8)  The University of Texas at San Antonio, $50 million;
(9)  The University of Texas at Tyler, $9.5 million;
(10)  The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, $20 million;
(11)  The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, $17.5 million; and
(12)  the Lower Rio Grande Valley Academic Health Center, $30 million, if that institution is established.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of The University of Texas System, including student tuition charges required or authorized by law to be imposed on students enrolled at an institution, branch, or entity of The University of Texas System.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of The University of Texas System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its constitutional and statutory duties and purposes.
(d)  Of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section:
(1)  for The University of Texas at San Antonio, $35 million may be used only to build or construct the university's downtown campus, phase III;  and
(2)  for The University of Texas at Tyler:
(A)  $4 million may be used only for an upper-level educational center at Longview;  and
(B)  $500,000 may be used only for The University of Texas at Tyler, Nursing-Palestine Extension.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 748, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 1844), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1723. The University of Houston System

Sec. 55.1723.  THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the University of Houston System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for the following institutions to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the following amounts:
(1)  the University of Houston, $12 million;
(2)  the University of Houston--Downtown, $7.5 million;  and
(3)  the University of Houston--Victoria, $10 million.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the University of Houston System, including student tuition charges required or authorized by law to be imposed on students enrolled at an institution, branch, or entity of the University of Houston System.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the University of Houston System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 748, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1724. Texas State University System

Sec. 55.1724.  TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.
(a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas State University System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for the following institutions to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board in aggregate principal amounts not to exceed the following:
(1)  Lamar University--Beaumont, $8 million;
(2)  Lamar Institute of Technology, $2 million;
(3)  Lamar State College--Orange, $3.5 million;
(4)  Lamar State College--Port Arthur, $2.75 million;
(5)  Sam Houston State University, $7.5 million;
(6)  Texas State University, $19.7 million; and
(7)  Sul Ross State University, $17.5 million.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the Texas State University System, including student tuition charges required or authorized by law to be imposed on students enrolled at an institution, branch, or entity of the Texas State University System.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the Texas State University System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 748, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 767, Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 386, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 3564), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 974), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1725. University of North Texas and University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

Sec. 55.1725.  UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AND UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FORT WORTH.  (a)  The board of regents of the University of North Texas may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for the University of North Texas or the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter in the aggregate principal amounts not to exceed $20 million for the University of North Texas and $19 million for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of the University of North Texas or the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, including student tuition charges required or authorized by law to be imposed on students enrolled at the University of North Texas or the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds between the University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for the University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to carry out their duties and purposes.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 748, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1726. Texas Woman's University System

Sec. 55.1726.  TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.  (a)  The board of regents of the Texas Woman's University System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for a component institution of the system to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8.5 million.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of the Texas Woman's University System, including student tuition charges required or authorized by law to be imposed on students enrolled at a component institution of the system.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 748, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 27, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1728. Stephen F

Sec. 55.1728.  STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY.  (a)  The board of regents of Stephen F. Austin State University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for Stephen F. Austin State University to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6 million.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of Stephen F. Austin State University, including student tuition charges required or authorized by law to be imposed on students enrolled at Stephen F. Austin State University.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 748, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.173. The University of Houston System

Sec. 55.173.  THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM.  (a)  In addition to the authority granted by Sections 55.13, 55.17, 55.171, 55.1715, and 55.19 of this code, the board of regents of the University of Houston System may acquire, purchase, construct, renovate, enlarge, and equip buildings, facilities, roads, land, and infrastructure for the University of Houston-Victoria.
(b)  Beginning September 1, 1995, the board may issue bonds under this subchapter, in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $9 million to finance those items.
(c)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any of the aggregate amount of student tuition charges required or authorized by law to be imposed on students enrolled at the University of Houston-Victoria or at a component of the University of Houston System.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(d)  The board may repay the interest and principal on bonds issued under this section and maintenance and operations of the facility with appropriations that otherwise would have been for the lease of facilities.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1733. The University of Houston System; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1733.  THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM;  ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the University of Houston System may issue in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board bonds for the following institutions not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts to finance projects specified as follows:
(1)  the University of Houston, $51 million to construct science and engineering research and classroom facilities;
(2)  the University of Houston--Downtown, $18,232,500 to construct a classroom building;
(3)  the University of Houston--Clear Lake, $30,918,750 to construct a student services and classroom building;  and
(4)  the University of Houston--Victoria, $2,805,000 to remodel the University West facility, acquire and renovate a facility services building, and renovate and expand a facility for the center for community initiatives.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the University of Houston System, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the University of Houston System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
(d)  Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects at an institution that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1734. Texas State University System; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1734.  TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM;  ADDITIONAL BONDS.
(a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas State University System may issue in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board bonds for the following institutions not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts to finance projects specified as follows:
(1)  Lamar University--Beaumont, $21,792,096 to renovate and repair campus buildings;
(2)  Lamar Institute of Technology, $5,301,960 to renovate Gentry Hall and convert it to classroom and laboratory use;
(3)  Lamar State College--Orange, $2,125,000 for campus landscaping, renovation of the old library for physical plant purposes, renovation of the Main Building and Electronics Commerce Resource Center, and demolition of the old physical plant building;
(4)  Lamar State College--Port Arthur, $7,650,000 to construct a performing arts and classroom building and to expand the Gates Memorial Library and develop an adjacent plaza;
(5)  Sam Houston State University, $18 million to renovate and expand the Farrington Building;
(6)  Texas State University, $18,436,500 to construct a business building; and
(7)  Sul Ross State University, $15,175,000 to renovate and expand the range animal science facility and science building annex and to carry out other building renovations.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the Texas State University System, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the Texas State University System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
(d)  Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects at an institution that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 386, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 3564), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 974), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1735. University of North Texas System; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1735.  UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM;  ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the University of North Texas System may issue in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board bonds for the following institutions not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts to finance projects specified as follows:
(1)  the University of North Texas, $52,933,750 to construct a science building and to develop the campus and facilities of the University of North Texas System Center at Dallas at the location to become the University of North Texas at Dallas;  and
(2)  the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, $27.5 million to construct a biotechnology center and school of public health building.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of the University of North Texas or the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds between the University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for the University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to carry out their duties and purposes.
(d)  Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects at an institution that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.
(e)  The board may not issue bonds under Subsection (a)(1) for the University of North Texas at Dallas before September 1, 2003.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 940, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1319, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1736. Texas Woman's University System

Sec. 55.1736.  TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas Woman's University System may issue bonds in accordance with this subchapter in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,797,500 to finance the renovation of academic and administrative buildings at a component institution of the system.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of the Texas Woman's University System, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at a component institution of the system.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 28, eff. May 26, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1738. Stephen F

Sec. 55.1738.  STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Stephen F. Austin State University may issue in accordance with this subchapter bonds not to exceed $14,070,000 to finance campus infrastructure improvements, the construction of a telecommunications building, the renovation of power plant facilities, and the replacement or renovation of the Birdwell Building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of Stephen F. Austin State University, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1739. Texas Tech University System; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1739.  TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM;  ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System may issue in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board bonds for the following institutions not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for projects specified as follows:
(1)  Texas Tech University, $23,647,000 to construct an experimental science research facility;  and
(2)  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, $66,882,525 to construct a clinical and research facility in the city of Lubbock and to construct facilities to support the center's educational programs in the city of El Paso.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of Texas Tech University or the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds between Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to carry out their duties and purposes.
(d)  Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects at an institution that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.17391. Texas Southern University; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.17391.  TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY;  ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Texas Southern University may issue in accordance with this subchapter bonds not to exceed $79 million to finance the construction of a science building, the construction of a building for the school of public affairs, the renovation of campus facilities, including electrical and piping systems, and campus landscaping.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of Texas Southern University, including student tuition charges required or authorized by law to be imposed on students enrolled at the university.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.
(d)  Of the bonds authorized by Subsection (a), $14.5 million may not be issued before March 1, 2003, and may be used only to finance campus renovations.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.17392. Texas State Technical College System

Sec. 55.17392.  TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM.  (a)  The board of regents of the Texas State Technical College System may issue in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board bonds for the following institutions not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for projects specified as follows:
(1)  Texas State Technical College--Harlingen, $3.4 million to construct a facility for a learning resource center and distance learning center;
(2)  Texas State Technical College--Marshall, $1,785,000 to construct a facility for a library and administrative activities;
(3)  Texas State Technical College--Waco, $3.4 million to renovate the industrial technology center;  and
(4)  Texas State Technical College--West Texas, $2,295,000 to construct a transportation technologies building.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the Texas State Technical College System, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the Texas State Technical College System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
(d)  Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects at an institution that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.174. Texas Southern University

Sec. 55.174.  TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY.  (a)  In addition to other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Texas Southern University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for Texas Southern University to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a revenue financing program adopted by the board in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $18 million.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of Texas Southern University, including student tuition charges required or authorized by law to be imposed on students enrolled at the university.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 748, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1741. The Texas A&m University System; Additional Revenue Bonds

Sec. 55.1741.  THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM;  ADDITIONAL REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip facilities to support kinesiology and related programs, campus utility infrastructure facilities, and campus support services facilities (phase V), including roads and related infrastructure, for Texas A&M International University, to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, including bonds issued in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program and secured as provided by that program, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12.5 million.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of the bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of The Texas A&M University System, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of The Texas A&M University System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 615, Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.17411. The Texas A&m University System; Additional Revenue Bonds

Sec. 55.17411.  THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM;  ADDITIONAL REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, or other facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center to develop a biosciences research center in the City of Temple, to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, including bonds issued in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program and secured as provided by that program, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15 million.
(b)  The board of regents may pledge irrevocably to the payment of the bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of The Texas A&M University System, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board of regents to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of The Texas A&M University System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
(d)  If the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District is established, the district is responsible for the payment of debt service on the bonds authorized by this section for any facilities financed by the bonds that are located in the district and used to support the purposes or programs of the district.
(e)  The legislature may not appropriate general revenue to pay, or to reimburse the board of regents or Texas A&M University for the payment of, debt service on bonds authorized by this section.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 3, eff. June 20, 2003.
Renumbered from Education Code, Section 55.1741 by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 23.001(19), eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1743. The University of Houston System

Sec. 55.1743.  THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the University of Houston System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for the University of Houston System, including the individual campuses of the system, to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25 million.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the University of Houston System, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the University of Houston System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 615, Sec. 4, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1744. Southwest Texas State University; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1744.  SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY;  ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas State University System may issue bonds in accordance with this subchapter in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $27 million to finance the acquisition, purchase, construction, improvement, renovation, enlargement, or equipping of property, buildings, structures, facilities, or related infrastructure for a multi-institutional education center in Williamson County for Southwest Texas State University to offer educational programs and supporting activities and provide facilities for other educational entities to further institutional efficiency and coordinate educational programs.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of Southwest Texas State University, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 940, Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1319, Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1749. Texas Tech University System; Additional Revenue Bonds

Sec. 55.1749.  TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM;  ADDITIONAL REVENUE BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, or other facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for an academic building to support the center's educational programs in the city of El Paso, to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, including bonds issued in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program and secured as provided by that program, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45 million.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of the bonds authorized by Subsection (a) all or any part of the revenue funds of Texas Tech University or the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds between Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to carry out their duties and purposes.
(d)  Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section that is not required for the academic building described by Subsection (a) may be used by the Texas Tech University System to renovate existing structures and facilities of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 10, Sec. 10.01, eff. Oct. 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.17491. Texas Southern University; Tropical Storm Allison

Sec. 55.17491.  TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY;  TROPICAL STORM ALLISON.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Texas Southern University may restore facilities and related infrastructure at Texas Southern University damaged by Tropical Storm Allison, to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,510,000.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of Texas Southern University, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 10, Sec. 11.01, eff. Oct. 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.17521. The University of Texas at Dallas: Limitations on Certain Debt Service Reimbursement

Sec. 55.17521. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS: LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN DEBT SERVICE REIMBURSEMENT.  The state may not appropriate money to reimburse The University of Texas System for debt service on long-term obligations related to the construction of a natural science and engineering research building at The University of Texas at Dallas in accordance with the economic development agreement entered into between this state and the board of regents of the system in excess of the following amounts:
(1)  for a state fiscal year before the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2018, $6,540,600;
(2)  for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2018, $6,213,570;
(3)  for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2019, $5,559,510;
(4)  for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, $4,905,450;
(5)  for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2021, $4,251,390;
(6)  for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, $3,597,330;
(7)  for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, $2,616,240;
(8)  for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, or August 31, 2025, $1,308,120; and
(9)  for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, or August 31, 2027, $654,060.
Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (H.B. 153), Sec. 2, eff. May 31, 2006.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 55 - Financing Permanent Improvements › Subchapter B. Revenue Bonds and Facilities › Section 55.1753. University of Houston System; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1753.  UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the University of Houston System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for the following institutions, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board, in aggregate principal amounts not to exceed the following:
(1)  the University of Houston, $57,600,000 for renovation of science laboratories;
(2)  the University of Houston--Clear Lake, $10,604,808 for Arbor Building renovations and additions;
(3)  the University of Houston--Downtown, $31,626,000 for a classroom building at Shea Street; and
(4)  the University of Houston--Victoria:
(A)  $22,900,000 for an academic building at the University of Houston System Center at Sugar Land;
(B)  $6,719,400 for regional economic development; and
(C)  $1,800,000 for allied health facilities.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the University of Houston System, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the University of Houston System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (H.B. 153), Sec. 1, eff. May 31, 2006.