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2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.535. Student Union Fee; the University of Texas at El Paso

Sec. 54.535.  STUDENT UNION FEE;  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO.  (a)  The board of regents of The University of Texas System may levy a student union fee not to exceed $30 per student for each regular semester or each summer session of six weeks or more, and not to exceed $15 per student for each summer session of less than six weeks, for the sole purpose of financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and improving a student union building for The University of Texas at El Paso;  provided, however, that the fee may not be increased above $15 per student for each regular semester or each summer session of six weeks or more and $7.50 per student for each summer session of less than six weeks unless the increase is approved by a majority vote of those students participating in a general election.  The fees herein authorized to be levied are in addition to any use or service fee now or hereafter authorized to be levied.
(b)  Such fees shall be deposited to an account known as The University of Texas at El Paso student union fee account and shall be placed under the control of and subject to the order of the Student Union Advisory Committee.  The committee shall annually submit to the president of The University of Texas at El Paso a complete and itemized budget to be accompanied by a full and complete report of all activities conducted during the past year and all expenditures made incident thereto.  The president shall submit the budget to the board of regents as part of the institutional budget.  The board of regents shall make such changes in the budget as it deems necessary before approving the budget, and shall then levy the fees, within the limits herein fixed, in such amounts as will be sufficient to meet the budgetary needs of the student union building.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 346, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 69.03 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 910, Sec. 5.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 288, Sec. 2, eff. May 29, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.536. Fees for Student Health Services Building; the University of Texas at Austin

Sec. 54.536.  FEES FOR STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES BUILDING;  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.  (a)  The board of regents of The University of Texas System may charge each student enrolled in The University of Texas at Austin a fee not to exceed $8 a semester or 12-week summer session, $6 a nine-week summer session, or $4 a six-week summer session.  The fee may be used only for financing the renovation, improvement, maintenance, or replacement of the student health center building at the university or for operating the student health center.
(b)  The university shall collect the student health services building fee imposed under this section and deposit the money collected in an account to be known as the student health services building account.  The money collected and placed in the account may be used only to:
(1)  finance the renovation, improvement, maintenance, or replacement of the student health center building and be pledged for the payment of obligations issued for those purposes;  or
(2)  operate the student health center.
(c)  The student health services building fee imposed under this section shall not be counted in determining the maximum student services fee which may be charged to the students of The University of Texas at Austin under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1990.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1558, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.537. Fees for Student Services Building; the University of Texas at Austin

Sec. 54.537.  FEES FOR STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING;  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.  (a)  The board of regents of The University of Texas System may charge each student enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin a fee not to exceed $1.10 per registered semester hour.  The fee may be used only for financing the construction, repair, maintenance, renovation, improvement, or replacement of a student services building at the university or for operating the student services building.
(b)  The university shall collect the student services building fee imposed under this section and deposit the money collected into an account to be known as the student services building account.  The money collected and placed in the account may be used only to:
(1)  finance the construction, repair, maintenance, renovation, improvement, or replacement of a student services building and be pledged for the payment of obligations issued for those purposes;  or
(2)  operate the student services building.
(c)  A fee may not be imposed under this section until the semester in which a student services building will be available for use.
(d)  The student services building fee imposed under this section shall not be counted in determining the maximum student services fee which may be charged to the students of The University of Texas at Austin under this subchapter.
(e)  The powers granted to the board of regents under this section are cumulative of all other powers granted to that board.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 839, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1558, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5371. Gregory Gymnasium Renovation Fee; the University of Texas at Austin

Sec. 54.5371.  GREGORY GYMNASIUM RENOVATION FEE;  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.  (a)  The board of regents of The University of Texas System may charge each student enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin a fee not to exceed $1.90 per credit hour per semester or 12-week summer session or 95 cents per credit hour per six-week summer session.  The fee may be used for financing, renovating, operating, maintaining, and improving the Gregory Gymnasium.
(b)  The university shall collect the gymnasium renovation fee imposed under this section and deposit the money collected in an account to be known as the Gregory Gymnasium renovation account.  The money collected shall be used only for the purposes described in Subsection (a) of this section.
(c)  A fee under this section may not be collected under this section until the semester in which the gymnasium has been substantially renovated and the first phase of the renovated facility is made available for use.
(d)  The board of regents may pledge fees collected under this section for the payment of obligations issued for authorized purposes pursuant to the revenue financing system of The University of Texas System.
(e)  The fees collected under this section shall not be counted in determining the maximum student services fee which may be charged to students of The University of Texas at Austin under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 243, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5372. Aquatics Center Fee; the University of Texas at Austin

Sec. 54.5372.  AQUATICS CENTER FEE;  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.  (a)  The board of regents of The University of Texas System may charge each student enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin a fee not to exceed 85 cents per credit hour per semester.  The fee may be used for financing, constructing, renovating, operating, maintaining, and improving an aquatics center at the Gregory Gymnasium complex.
(b)  The board of regents shall prorate the fee allowed under this section based on the length of the semester or term for which the student is enrolled.
(c)  The university shall collect the fee imposed under this section and use it only for the purposes described in this section.
(d)  A fee under this section may not be collected until the semester in which the aquatics center has been substantially completed and is made available for use.
(e)  The board of regents may pledge fees collected under this section for the payment of obligations issued for authorized purposes pursuant to the revenue financing system of The University of Texas System.
(f)  The fees collected under this section shall not be counted in determining the maximum student services fee which may be charged to students of The University of Texas at Austin under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1307, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.538. Recreational Sports Fee; Texas State University System

Sec. 54.538.  RECREATIONAL SPORTS FEE;  TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.  (a)  If approved by student vote at a system institution, the Board of Regents, Texas State University System, may charge each student enrolled at such institution a recreational sports fee not to exceed $100 per semester or summer session of 10 weeks or longer or $50 per summer session of less than 10 weeks.  The fee may be used to purchase equipment for and to construct, operate, and maintain recreational sports facilities and programs at the designated institution.
(b)  The recreation fee authorized by this section may not be increased more than 10 percent from one academic year to the next unless the increase has been approved by a majority vote of those students at the affected institution participating in a general student election called for that purpose.  The fee may not exceed the amounts provided by Subsection (a).
(c)  Each system institution shall collect any student recreational sports fee imposed under this section and shall deposit the money collected in an account to be known as the student recreational sports account.
(d)  A student recreational sports fee imposed under this section is not counted in determining the maximum student services fee which may be charged under Section 54.513 of this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 883, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1989.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 54.535 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 19.01(26), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 757, Sec. 4, eff. June 16, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 598, Sec. 5, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5381. Intercollegiate Athletics Fee: Certain Institutions in Texas State University System

Sec. 54.5381.  INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEE:  CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS IN TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.  (a)  The board of regents of the Texas State University System may impose an intercollegiate athletics fee on each student enrolled at a component institution of the Texas State University System, other than Texas State University, in an amount not to exceed:
(1)  $8.75 per semester credit hour for each regular semester unless increased as provided by Subsection (d); and
(2)  $4.50 per semester credit hour for each summer session unless increased as provided by Subsection (d).
(b)  The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students of the applicable component institution who participate in a general student election held for that purpose.
(c)  A fee imposed under this section may be used to develop and maintain an intercollegiate athletics program at the component institution.
(d)  The amount of the fee may not be increased to an amount that exceeds by 10 percent or more the total amount of the fee as last approved by a student vote under Subsection (b) or this subsection unless the increase has been approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled at the component institution who participate in a general student election called for that purpose.
(e)  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the maximum amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1422 (S.B. 161), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 974), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 5.0046, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5391. Intercollegiate Athletics Fee; Texas A&m University--Corpus Christi

Sec. 54.5391.  INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEE;  TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI.  (a)  The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may impose an intercollegiate athletics fee on each student enrolled at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.  The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held at the university for that purpose.
(b)  The amount of the fee may not exceed $8 per semester credit hour for each semester or summer session, unless the amount is increased as provided by Subsection (c).
(c)  The amount of the fee per semester credit hour may be increased from one academic year to the next only if approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held for that purpose or, if the amount of the increase does not exceed five percent, by a majority vote of the legislative body of the student government of the university.
(d)  A student enrolled in more than 13 semester credit hours shall pay the fee in an amount equal to the amount imposed on a student enrolled in 13 semester credit hours during the same semester or session.
(e)  A fee imposed under this section may be used to develop and maintain an intercollegiate athletics program at the university.
(f)  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the maximum amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503(b).
(g)  Expired.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 86, Sec. 1, eff. May 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5392. Intercollegiate Athletics Fee; Texas A&m University--Kingsville

Sec. 54.5392.  INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEE;  TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE.  (a)  The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may impose an intercollegiate athletics fee on each student enrolled at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.  The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held at the university for that purpose.
(b)  The amount of the fee may not exceed $12 per semester credit hour for each semester or summer session, unless the amount is increased as provided by Subsection (c).
(c)  The amount of the fee per semester credit hour may be increased from one academic year to the next only if approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held for that purpose.
(d)  A student enrolled in more than 13 semester credit hours shall pay the fee in an amount equal to the amount imposed on a student enrolled in 13 semester credit hours during the same semester or session.
(e)  A fee imposed under this section may be used to develop and maintain an intercollegiate athletics program at the university.
(f)  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the maximum amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503(b).
(g)  Expired.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 290, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2003.
For expiration of this section, see Subsection (f).
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5393. Intercollegiate Athletics Fee: Prairie View A&m University

Sec. 54.5393.  INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEE:  PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY.  (a)  The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may impose an intercollegiate athletics fee on each student enrolled at Prairie View A&M University in an amount not to exceed $12.60 per semester credit hour, unless the amount is increased as provided by Subsection (b).
(b)  The amount of the fee per semester credit hour may be increased from one academic year to the next if:
(1)  the increase is approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held at the university for that purpose; or
(2)  the amount of the increase does not exceed five percent and is approved by a majority vote of the legislative body of the student government of the university.
(c)  The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students of the university participating in a general student election held for that purpose.
(d)  A fee imposed under this section shall be used to develop and maintain an intercollegiate athletics program at the university.
(e)  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the maximum amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503.
(f)  This section expires September 1, 2018, except that this section does not expire if before the end of the 2017-2018 academic year the board of regents issues bonds that are payable wholly or partly from the fee.  If the board of regents issues bonds as described by this subsection, the fee authorized by this section may not be imposed in any semester or session beginning after the date on which all of those bonds, including refunding bonds for the bonds, have been fully paid.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1266, Sec. 6.01, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 798 (S.B. 1334), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1383 (S.B. 1145), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5394. Intercollegiate Athletics Fee: Tarleton State University

Sec. 54.5394.  INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEE: TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY.  (a)  The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may impose an intercollegiate athletics fee on each student enrolled at Tarleton State University in an amount not to exceed $10 per semester credit hour.
(b)  The amount of the fee imposed on a student in a semester or session may not exceed the amount of the fee imposed on a student enrolled in 13 semester credit hours during the same semester or session.
(c)  The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students of the university participating in a general student election held for that purpose.
(d)  The amount of the fee per semester credit hour may be increased from one academic year to the next only if approved by a majority vote of the legislative body of the student government of the university.  If the amount of the increase exceeds five percent, the increase must also be approved by a majority vote of the students of the university participating in a general student election held for that purpose.
(e)  A fee imposed under this section may be used to develop and maintain an intercollegiate athletics program at the university.
(f)  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the maximum amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1226 (H.B. 1102), Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5395. Intercollegiate Athletics Fees; Texas A&m International University

Sec. 54.5395.  INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEES; TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.  (a)  The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may impose an intercollegiate athletics fee on each student enrolled at Texas A&M International University. The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held at the university for that purpose.
(b)  The amount of the fee may not exceed $5 per semester credit hour for each regular semester or summer session, unless the amount is increased as provided by Subsection (c).
(c)  The amount of the fee may not be increased to an amount that exceeds by 10 percent or more the total amount of the fee as last approved by a student vote under Subsection (a) or this subsection unless the increase has been approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled at the university who participate in a general student election held for that purpose.
(d)  A student enrolled in more than 15 semester credit hours shall pay the fee in an amount equal to the amount imposed on a student enrolled in 15 semester credit hours during the same semester or session.
(e)  A fee imposed under this section may be used to develop and maintain an intercollegiate athletics program at the university.
(f)  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1419 (H.B. 3114), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1425 (S.B. 1495), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5396. Intercollegiate Athletics Fees; West Texas A&m University

Sec. 54.5396.  INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEES; WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY.  (a)  The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may impose an intercollegiate athletics fee on each student enrolled at West Texas A&M University. The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held at the university for that purpose.
(b)  The amount of the fee may not exceed $10 per semester credit hour for each regular semester or summer session, unless the amount is increased as provided by Subsection (c).
(c)  The amount of the fee may not be increased to an amount that exceeds by 10 percent or more the total amount of the fee as last approved by a student vote under Subsection (a) or this subsection unless the increase has been approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled at the university who participate in a general student election held for that purpose.
(d)  A student enrolled in more than 13 semester credit hours shall pay the fee in an amount equal to the amount imposed on a student enrolled in 13 semester credit hours during the same semester or session.
(e)  A fee imposed under this section may be used to develop and maintain an intercollegiate athletics program at the university.
(f)  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1419 (H.B. 3114), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1425 (S.B. 1495), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5397. Intercollegiate Athletics Fees; Texas A&m University--Commerce

Sec. 54.5397.  INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEES; TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE.  (a)  The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may impose an intercollegiate athletics fee on each student enrolled at Texas A&M University--Commerce. The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held at the university for that purpose.
(b)  The amount of the fee may not exceed $10 per semester credit hour for each regular semester or summer session, unless the amount is increased as provided by Subsection (c).
(c)  The amount of the fee may not be increased to an amount that exceeds by 10 percent or more the total amount of the fee as last approved by a student vote under Subsection (a) or this subsection unless the increase has been approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled at the university who participate in a general student election held for that purpose.
(d)  A student enrolled in more than 13 semester credit hours shall pay the fee in an amount equal to the amount imposed on a student enrolled in 13 semester credit hours during the same semester or session.
(e)  A fee imposed under this section may be used to develop and maintain an intercollegiate athletics program at the university.
(f)  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1419 (H.B. 3114), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1425 (S.B. 1495), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.53971. Intercollegiate Athletics Fees; Texas A&m University--San Antonio

Sec. 54.53971.  INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEES; TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO.  (a)  The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may impose on each student enrolled at Texas A&M University--San Antonio an intercollegiate athletics fee in an amount not to exceed $10 per semester credit hour for each regular semester or summer session unless the amount of the fee is increased as provided by Subsection (c).
(b)  The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students of the university who participate in a general student election held for that purpose.
(c)  The amount of the fee per semester credit hour may be increased from one academic year to the next only if approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held for that purpose or, if the amount of the increase does not exceed five percent, by a majority vote of the legislative body of the student government of the university.
(d)  A student enrolled in more than 12 semester credit hours shall pay the fee in an amount equal to the amount imposed on a student enrolled in 12 semester credit hours during the same semester or session.
(e)  A fee imposed under this section may be used to develop and maintain an intercollegiate athletics program at the university.
(f)  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 238 (H.B. 1439), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.53975. Intercollegiate Athletics Fees; Texas A&m University--Texarkana

Sec. 54.53975.  INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEES; TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA.  (a)  The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may impose on each student enrolled at Texas A&M University--Texarkana an intercollegiate athletics fee in an amount not to exceed $9 per semester credit hour for each regular semester or summer session unless the amount of the fee is increased as provided by Subsection (c).
(b)  The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students of the university who participate in a general student election held for that purpose.
(c)  The amount of the fee per semester credit hour may be increased from one academic year to the next only if approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held for that purpose or, if the amount of the increase does not exceed five percent, by a majority vote of the legislative body of the student government of the university.
(d)  A student enrolled in more than 12 semester credit hours shall pay the fee in an amount equal to the amount imposed on a student enrolled in 12 semester credit hours during the same semester or session.
(e)  A fee imposed under this section may be used to develop and maintain an intercollegiate athletics program at the university.
(f)  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503.
(g)  The fee may not be charged after the fifth academic year in which the fee is first charged unless, before the end of that academic year, the university has issued bonds payable in whole or in part from the fee, in which event the fee may not be charged after the academic year in which all such bonds, including refunding bonds for those bonds, have been fully paid.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1382 (S.B. 691), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5398. Student Endowment Fund Fee; Texas A&m University--Corpus Christi

Sec. 54.5398.  STUDENT ENDOWMENT FUND FEE; TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI.  (a)  The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may impose a student endowment fund fee on each student enrolled at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.  The fee may not be imposed unless approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held at the university under Section 56.243.
(b)  The amount of the fee may not exceed $1 per semester credit hour for each regular semester or summer session, unless the amount is increased as provided by Subsection (c).
(c)  The amount of the fee may not be increased by more than 10 percent unless the increase has been approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled at the university who participate in a general student election called for that purpose.
(d)  A fee imposed under this section must be used to establish a student endowment fund under Section 56.247.
(e)  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any other fee authorized by law and may not be considered in determining the maximum amount of student services fees that may be imposed under Section 54.503(b).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (S.B. 1417), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Renumbered from Education Code, Section 54.5395 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(9), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.540. Student Center Fee, University of Houston-Clear Lake

Sec. 54.540.  STUDENT CENTER FEE, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE.  (a)  The Board of Regents of the University of Houston System may levy and collect a student center fee, not to exceed $40 per student for each regular semester and not to exceed $20 per student for each term of the summer session for the sole purpose of financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and improving a student center for the University of Houston-Clear Lake.  The fees herein authorized to be levied are in addition to any use or service fee now or hereafter authorized to be levied.  The student center fee initially levied shall be in an amount approved by a majority vote of the students voting in an election called for that purpose.
(b)  The student center fees shall be deposited to an account known as The University of Houston-Clear Lake Student Center Fee Account and shall be placed under the control of and subject to the order of the University Life Council.  The council shall annually submit to the board of regents a complete and itemized budget, a recommended fee level, and a complete report of all activities conducted during the past year and all expenditures made incident thereto.  The board of regents shall make such changes in the budget as it deems necessary before approving the budget.
(c)  The board of regents may increase the student center fee levied under this section.  However, if the increase is more than 10 percent above the previous fiscal year's fee, it must be approved by a majority of students voting in an election called for that purpose.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 848, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 54.537 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 14, Sec. 8.01(8), eff. Nov. 12, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5401. Recreation and Wellness Facility Fee; University of Houston-Clear Lake

Sec. 54.5401.  RECREATION AND WELLNESS FACILITY FEE; UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE.  (a)  The board of regents of the University of Houston System may charge each student enrolled at the University of Houston-Clear Lake a recreation and wellness facility fee. The fee may be used only for the purpose of financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, improving, and equipping a recreation and wellness facility and for operating recreation and wellness programs at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
(b)  The recreation and wellness facility fee may not be charged unless the charging of the fee is approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled at the university participating in a general student election held for that purpose.
(c)  The amount of a fee charged under this section may not exceed:
(1)  $150 per student for each regular semester;
(2)  $75 per student for each summer session of eight weeks or longer; or
(3)  $50 per student for each term of the summer session of less than eight weeks.
(d)  Revenue from a fee charged under this section shall be deposited to the credit of an account known as the University of Houston-Clear Lake Recreation and Wellness Facility Fee Account.
(e)  The board of regents may increase the amount of a fee charged under this section, except that the board may not increase the amount of the fee to an amount that exceeds by more than 10 percent the amount of the fee charged during the preceding academic year unless the amount of the increase is approved by a majority vote of students enrolled at the university participating in a general student election held for that purpose.
(f)  The recreation and wellness facility fee is not considered in determining the maximum amount of student services fees that may be charged under Section 54.503.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 659 (H.B. 2921), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5402. Wellness and Success Center Fee; University of Houston-Downtown

Sec. 54.5402.  WELLNESS AND SUCCESS CENTER FEE; UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN.  (a)  The board of regents of the University of Houston System may charge each student enrolled at the University of Houston-Downtown a wellness and success center fee.  The fee may be used only for the purpose of financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, improving, and equipping a wellness and success center and for operating student wellness programs at the University of Houston-Downtown.
(b)  The wellness and success center fee may not be charged unless the charging of the fee is approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled at the university participating in a general student election held for that purpose.
(c)  The amount of a fee charged under this section may not exceed:
(1)  $150 per student for each regular semester;
(2)  $75 per student for each summer session of eight weeks or longer; or
(3)  $50 per student for each term of the summer session of less than eight weeks.
(d)  Revenue from a fee charged under this section shall be deposited to the credit of an account known as the University of Houston-Downtown Wellness and Success Center Fee Account.
(e)  The board of regents may increase the amount of a fee charged under this section, except that the board may not increase the amount of the fee to an amount that exceeds by more than 10 percent the amount of the fee charged during the preceding academic year unless the amount of the increase is approved by a majority vote of students enrolled at the university participating in a general student election held for that purpose. The ballot proposition for such an election must clearly state the amount of the proposed fee increase and describe the reason for the proposed fee increase.
(f)  The wellness and success center fee is not considered in determining the maximum amount of student services fees that may be charged under Section 54.503.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1064 (H.B. 1277), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.5405. Student Center Fee; University of Houston-Victoria

Sec. 54.5405.  STUDENT CENTER FEE; UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA.  (a)  The board of regents of the University of Houston System may impose on each student enrolled at the University of Houston-Victoria a student center fee to be used only for the purpose of financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, improving, and equipping a student center at the university.  A fee imposed under this section is in addition to any use or service fee authorized to be imposed under other law.
(b)  The amount of the initial fee imposed under this section must be approved by a majority vote of the students enrolled at the university participating in a general student election held for that purpose.
(c)  The amount of a fee imposed under this section may not exceed:
(1)  $150 per student for each regular semester;
(2)  $100 per student for each summer session of 10 weeks or longer; or
(3)  $50 per student for each summer session of less than 10 weeks.
(d)  Revenue from a fee imposed under this section shall be deposited to the credit of an account known as the "University of Houston-Victoria Student Center Fee Account" under the control of the university's student fee advisory committee.  Annually, the committee shall submit to the president of the university its recommendation for any change to the amount of the fee and a complete and itemized budget for the student center together with a complete report of all student center activities conducted during the past year and all expenditures made in connection with those activities.  The president shall submit the budget to the board of regents as part of the university's institutional budget.  The board of regents may make changes in the budget that the board determines are necessary.
(e)  The board of regents may increase the amount of a fee imposed under this section, except that the board may not increase the amount of the fee to an amount that exceeds by more than 10 percent the amount of the fee imposed during the preceding academic year unless the amount of the increase is approved by a majority vote of students enrolled at the university participating in a general student election held for that purpose.
(f)  For purposes of determining whether to waive the imposition of the fee as provided under Section 54.5035, a student is not reasonably able to use the student center for which a fee is imposed under this section if the student lives more than 50 miles outside the corporate limits of Victoria, Texas.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 657 (H.B. 2568), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.541. Recreational Facility Fee; the University of Texas at El Paso

Sec. 54.541.  RECREATIONAL FACILITY FEE;  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO.  (a)  The board of regents of The University of Texas System may charge each student enrolled at The University of Texas at El Paso a recreational facility fee. The fee may be used only for financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and improving new and existing recreational sports facilities and programs at The University of Texas at El Paso.
(a-1)  A fee imposed under this section may not exceed:
(1)  $70 per student for a term or semester of 10 weeks or longer; or
(2)  $50 per student for any other term or semester.
(a-2)  Expired.
(b)  The board of regents is authorized to pledge the fees levied under this section for the payment of obligations issued for authorized purposes pursuant to the revenue financing system of The University of Texas System.
(c)  The recreational facility fee may not be increased unless the amount of the increase is approved by a majority vote of those students participating in a general student election called at The University of Texas at El Paso for that purpose.
(d)  The University of Texas at El Paso shall collect the recreational facility fee and deposit the money collected in an account to be known as The University of Texas at El Paso recreational facility account.
(e)  The recreational facility fee is not counted in determining the maximum amount of student services fees which may be charged under Section 54.503 of this code, as amended.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. April 29, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 639 (H.B. 868), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.542. Student Union Facilities Fee; the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Sec. 54.542.  STUDENT UNION FACILITIES FEE; THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the board of regents of The University of Texas System may levy a student union fee, not to exceed $30 for each student for each regular semester or $15 for each student for each term of the summer session, for the sole purpose of financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, renovating, and improving student union facilities for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
(b)  The board of regents may pledge the fees levied under this section to pay obligations issued pursuant to the revenue financing system of The University of Texas System.
(c)  A student union fee levied under this section may not be levied or increased unless the levy or increase is approved by a majority vote of those students participating in a general election held for that purpose.
(d)  Student union fees levied under this section are in addition to any other fee the board of regents is authorized by law to charge and may not be considered in determining the maximum student services fee that may be charged under Section 54.503(b).
(e)  Revenue from the fee collected under Subsection (a) shall be deposited to the credit of an account known as The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley student union fee account.
(f)  Notwithstanding Section 51.002, student union fees levied under this section are under the control of the Student Union Advisory Committee.  The committee annually shall submit to the president of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley a complete and itemized budget with a complete report of all activities conducted during the past year and all expenditures made in connection with those activities.  The president shall submit the budget to the board of regents as part of the institutional budget.  Before approving the budget, the board of regents may make changes in the budget that the board determines are necessary.  After approving the budget, the board, in accordance with this section, may levy the student union fees for that year in amounts sufficient to meet the budgetary needs of the student union facilities.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 341, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 54.541 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 17.01(8), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 188 (S.B. 1467), Sec. 3, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 54 - Tuition and Fees › Subchapter E. Other Fees and Deposits › Section 54.543. Recreational Facility Fee; the University of Texas at San Antonio

Sec. 54.543.  RECREATIONAL FACILITY FEE;  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO.  (a)  The board of regents of The University of Texas System may charge each student enrolled at The University of Texas at San Antonio a recreational facility fee not to exceed:
(1)  $150 for a term or semester of more than six weeks; or
(2)  $75 for a term or semester of six weeks or less.
(a-1)  The recreational facility fee may be used only to finance, construct, operate, maintain, or improve student recreational facilities at the university.
(b)  The board of regents may pledge the fees charged under this section to pay obligations issued pursuant to the revenue financing system of The University of Texas System.
(c)  The recreational facility fee may not be charged unless the charging of the fee is approved by a majority vote of those students participating in a general student election called for that purpose.
(d)  If approved in accordance with this section, the board of regents shall collect the recreational facility fees and deposit the fees in an account known as the recreational facility account.
(e)  A recreational facility fee charged under this section may not be counted in determining the maximum amount of student services fees that may be charged under Section 54.503(b) of this code.
(f)  The board of regents may permit a person who is not enrolled at The University of Texas at San Antonio to use a facility financed with recreational facility fees if:
(1)  the person's use of the facility will not materially interfere with student demand or use;
(2)  the person is charged a fee that is not less than the student fee and that is not less than the direct and indirect cost to the university of providing for the person's use;  and
(3)  the person's use will not materially increase the potential liability of the university.
(g)  The board may not increase the amount of the recreational facility fee in any academic year unless the amount of the increase is approved by a majority vote of the students participating in a general student election held for that purpose.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 894, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 54.541 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 17.01(9), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 575, Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1285 (H.B. 2441), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.