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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 55.1754. Texas State University System; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1754.  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 acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects 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 for the following institutions not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified as follows:
(1)  Lamar University, $4,500,000 for renovations and additions to the Lucas Engineering Building;
(2)  Lamar State College--Orange, $1,837,280 for Hibernia Bank Building acquisition and renovation;
(3)  Lamar State College--Port Arthur, $1,849,500 for a computer/learning center;
(4)  Texas State University:
(A)  $42,700,000 for an undergraduate academic center; and
(B)  $36 million for facilities for the Round Rock Higher Education Center in Williamson County (phase II); and
(5)  Sam Houston State University, $10 million for the construction of a center for the performing arts (phase I).
(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 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.
Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (H.B. 153), Sec. 1, eff. May 31, 2006.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 974), Sec. 9, 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 55.1756. Texas Woman's University System

Sec. 55.1756.  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 acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for renovations and additions to the science building on the Denton campus of Texas Woman's University, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $21,739,712.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section 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.
Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (H.B. 153), Sec. 1, eff. May 31, 2006.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 29, 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 55.1758. Stephen F

Sec. 55.1758.  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 acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects at Stephen F. Austin State University, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified as follows:
(1)  $20,178,000 for an education research facility; and
(2)  $10 million for a campus deferred maintenance reduction plan.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section 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.
Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (H.B. 153), Sec. 1, 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 55.1759. Texas Tech University System; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1759.  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 acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects 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 not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified as follows:
(1)  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:
(A)  $8,010,000 for the School of Pharmacy expansion in Amarillo;
(B)  $18 million for the Amarillo research facility; and
(C)  $6,300,000 for the El Paso Medical Science Building renovation; and
(2)  Texas Tech University:
(A)  $25 million for the renovation of a classroom building;
(B)  $25 million for the Rawls College of Business Administration building; and
(C)  $7,500,000 for a law school trial advocacy/education center.
(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 Texas Tech 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 Tech 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 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (H.B. 153), Sec. 1, 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 55.17591. Texas Southern University; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.17591.  TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Texas Southern University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects at Texas Southern University, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified as follows:
(1)  $31,500,000 for the School of Science and Technology; and
(2)  $15 million for a branch campus multipurpose Academic Center (MAC).
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section 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.
(c)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the board of regents of Texas Southern University may not issue bonds under this section for a branch campus multipurpose Academic Center (MAC) until the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants Texas Southern University the approval to operate the branch campus.  If approval to operate the branch campus is not granted by January 1, 2010, the board of regents' authority to issue bonds for a multipurpose Academic Center (MAC) under this section expires on that date.
Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (H.B. 153), Sec. 1, 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 55.17592. Texas State Technical College System

Sec. 55.17592.  TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas State Technical College System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure, for HVAC replacement at Texas State Technical College--Waco, 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 $3,125,520.
(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.
Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (H.B. 153), Sec. 1, 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 55.1768. Stephen F

Sec. 55.1768.  STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted under this subchapter, 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 the expansion of the school of nursing facilities at Stephen F. Austin State University, to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13 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 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 that is not required for the specified project for which the bonds are authorized may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1207 (H.B. 1775), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
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 55.1769. Angelo State University

Sec. 55.1769.  ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System may issue bonds, in accordance with this subchapter and with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board, in the aggregate principal amounts not to exceed the amounts previously authorized for Angelo State University by Sections 55.1724 and 55.1734, as those sections existed immediately before this section took effect, less any portion of those amounts for which bonds were issued under those sections for the university before the date this section took effect.  Subject to Subsection (d), bonds issued under this section for an amount previously authorized by Section 55.1724 or 55.1734 may be used only at Angelo State University for the purposes for which the bonds for Angelo State University were authorized to be issued under Section 55.1724 or 55.1734, as applicable.
(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 Tech 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 Tech 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 that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the university.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 3564), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.
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 55.1771. Texas A&m University at Galveston

Sec. 55.1771.  TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter and subject to the other provisions of this section, the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for Texas A&M University at Galveston for an erosion control breakwater, a dock, or any other related purpose reasonably necessary to assist the institution to recover from any damage or other impact caused by Hurricane Ike, 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 $5 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.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 287 (H.B. 51), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
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 55.17721. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Sec. 55.17721.  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter and subject to the other provisions of this section, 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 University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for any purpose reasonably necessary to assist the institution to recover from any damage or other impact caused by Hurricane Ike, 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 $150 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 University of Texas 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 Texas 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)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 , Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 , Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 287 (H.B. 51), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 (H.B. 100), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
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 55.1783. University of Houston System; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1783.  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 property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects 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 for the following institutions or entities, not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:
(1)  the University of Houston:
(A)  $63 million for construction of a health and biomedical sciences center; and
(B)  $54 million for construction of a new academic building located in Sugar Land, Texas;
(2)  the University of Houston--Clear Lake:
(A)  $24,624,000 for construction of a health sciences and classroom building located in Pearland, Texas; and
(B)  $54 million for construction of a STEM and classroom building;
(3)  the University of Houston--Downtown, $60 million for construction of a science and technology building;
(4)  the University of Houston--Victoria, $60 million for academic expansion and land acquisition; and
(5)  the University of Houston System, $46,832,000 for land acquisition for construction of a building in the area near Katy, Texas.
(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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 (H.B. 100), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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 55.1784. Texas State University System; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1784.  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 acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects 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 for the following institutions, not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:
(1)  Lamar University, $60 million for construction of a science building;
(2)  Lamar State College--Orange, $10 million for construction of a multipurpose education building;
(3)  Lamar State College--Port Arthur, $8,080,000 for expansion of technology program facilities;
(4)  Lamar Institute of Technology, $12,500,000 for construction and renovation of technical arts buildings;
(5)  Texas State University:
(A)  $63 million for construction of an engineering and sciences building; and
(B)  $48,600,000 for construction of a health professions building in Round Rock, Texas;
(6)  Sam Houston State University, $48 million for construction of a biology laboratory building; and
(7)  Sul Ross State University, $6,240,000 for renovation and modernization of educational and related facilities and infrastructure.
(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 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.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 (H.B. 100), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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 55.1785. University of North Texas System; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1785.  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 acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects 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 for the following institutions or entities, not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:
(1)  the University of North Texas System, $56 million for renovation of college of law buildings;
(2)  the University of North Texas, $70 million for construction and renovation of college of visual arts and design facilities;
(3)  the University of North Texas at Dallas, $63 million for construction of a student learning and success center; and
(4)  the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, $80 million for construction of an interdisciplinary research building.
(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 North Texas 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 North Texas 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 (H.B. 100), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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 55.1786. Texas Woman's University System

Sec. 55.1786.  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 acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for a laboratory building, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of $37,997,000.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section 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.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 (H.B. 100), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 30, 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 55.1788. Stephen F

Sec. 55.1788.  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 acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research building at Stephen F. Austin State University, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of $46,400,000.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section 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.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 (H.B. 100), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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 55.1789. Texas Tech University System; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1789.  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 acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects 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 for the following institutions, not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:
(1)  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:
(A)  $60,264,000 for construction of Lubbock education, research, and technology facilities;
(B)  $14,256,000 for construction of the Permian Basin academic facility; and
(C)  $5,715,000 for construction of the Amarillo Panhandle Clinical/Hospital Simulation;
(2)  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso, $75,520,000 for construction of the El Paso Medical Science Building II;
(3)  Texas Tech University, $70 million for construction of an experimental sciences high tech interdisciplinary research building; and
(4)  Angelo State University, $21,360,000 for construction of a College of Health and Human Services building.
(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 Texas Tech 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 Tech 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 (H.B. 100), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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 55.17891. Texas Southern University; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.17891.  TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS. (a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Texas Southern University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for the Robert J. Terry Library at Texas Southern University, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of $60 million.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section 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 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 (H.B. 100), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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 55.17892. Texas State Technical College System

Sec. 55.17892.  TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM. (a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas State Technical College System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter for the following institutions, not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:
(1)  Texas State Technical College--West Texas, $12 million for construction of an industrial technology center;
(2)  Texas State Technical College--Harlingen, $3,750,000 for Phase II of the Engineering Technology Center renovation;
(3)  Texas State Technical College--Waco, $14,950,000 for construction of the Fort Bend Campus Building #2; and
(4)  Texas State Technical College--Marshall, $11,040,000 for purchase and renovation of the North Texas Technology Center.
(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.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 (H.B. 100), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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 55.17893. Midwestern State University

Sec. 55.17893.  MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System may issue bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board in the aggregate principal amounts not to exceed the amounts previously authorized for Midwestern State University by Sections 55.1727, 55.1737, 55.1757, and 55.1787, as those sections existed immediately before this section took effect, less any portion of those amounts for which bonds were issued under those sections for the university before the date this section took effect.  Subject to Subsection (d), bonds issued under this section for an amount previously authorized by Section 55.1727, 55.1737, 55.1757, or 55.1787 may be used only at Midwestern State University for the purposes for which the bonds were authorized to be issued for the university under Section 55.1727, 55.1737, 55.1757, or 55.1787, as applicable.
(b)  The board of regents of the Texas Tech University System 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 Tech 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 of regents of the Texas Tech University System to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the Texas Tech 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 that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the university.
(e)  The board of regents of the Texas Tech University System may issue refunding bonds under Chapter 1207, Government Code, to refund all or any part of the outstanding bonds, notes, or other general or special obligations issued by or for the benefit of Midwestern State University, including obligations previously issued by the Texas Public Finance Authority.  For purposes of Chapter 1207, Government Code, and in connection with the issuance of any refunding bonds under that chapter, the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System shall be considered the issuer of the outstanding bonds, notes, or obligations of Midwestern State University which are being refunded.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (H.B. 1522), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 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 55.1796. Texas Woman's University; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1796.  TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Texas Woman's University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for a health sciences center, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of $100 million.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of Texas Woman's 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)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection (a) for Texas Woman's University, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance, infrastructure, or construction at the university in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for the university under this chapter.  The board shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
(d)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by Subsection (c) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative Budget Board.  A request for approval of financing of an alternative project is considered approved unless the governor or the Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the request.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (S.B. 52), Sec. 2, eff. January 18, 2022.
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 55.1797. Stephen F

Sec. 55.1797.  STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Stephen F. Austin State University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for construction of an interdisciplinary and applied sciences building, to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of $44,922,833.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section 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)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection (a) for Stephen F. Austin State University, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance, infrastructure, or construction at the university in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for the university under this chapter.  The board shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
(d)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by Subsection (c) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative Budget Board.  A request for approval of financing of an alternative project is considered approved unless the governor or the Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the request.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (S.B. 52), Sec. 2, eff. January 18, 2022.
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 55.1799. Texas Southern University; Additional Bonds

Sec. 55.1799.  TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of Texas Southern University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:
(1)  $22,800,000 for renovation of the Nabrit Building;
(2)  $2,400,000 for upgrades to signage and wayfinding;
(3)  $40 million for facility maintenance and renovation; and
(4)  $30 million for construction of a health and wellness center.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section 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.
(c)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection (a) for Texas Southern University, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance, infrastructure, or construction at the university in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for the university under this chapter.  The board shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
(d)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by Subsection (c) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative Budget Board.  A request for approval of financing of an alternative project is considered approved unless the governor or the Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the request.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 9 (S.B. 52), Sec. 2, eff. January 18, 2022.
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 55.18. Bonds Not Obligations of the State

Sec. 55.18.  BONDS NOT OBLIGATIONS OF THE STATE.  Bonds issued by a board are payable solely from the revenues, income, receipts, or other resources of the board, as provided in this subchapter, and such bonds shall never be an obligation of the State of Texas.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
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 55.19. Refunding Bonds

Sec. 55.19.  REFUNDING BONDS.  Any bonds or notes at any time issued by a board may be refunded or otherwise refinanced by the issuance by the board of refunding bonds for such purpose, under such terms, conditions, and details as may be determined by resolution of the board.  All pertinent and appropriate provisions of this subchapter shall be applicable to such refunding bonds, and they shall be issued in the manner provided herein for other bonds authorized under this subchapter;  provided that such refunding bonds may be sold and delivered in amounts necessary to pay the principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, of bonds or notes to be funded or refunded, at maturity or on any redemption date.  Also, such refunding bonds may be issued to be exchanged for the bonds or notes being refunded thereby.  In the latter case, the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas shall register the refunding bonds and deliver the same to the holder or holders of the bonds or notes being refunded thereby, in accordance with the provisions of the resolution authorizing the refunding bonds;  and any such exchange may be made in one delivery, or in several installment deliveries.  Bonds issued at any time by a board also may be refunded in the manner provided by any other applicable law.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
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 55.20. Approval and Registration of Bonds

Sec. 55.20.  APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF BONDS.  All bonds issued by any board, and the appropriate proceedings authorizing their issuance, shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Texas for examination.  If he finds that such bonds have been authorized in accordance with law he shall approve them, and thereupon they shall be registered by the comptroller;  and after such approval and registration such bonds shall be incontestable in any court, or other forum, for any reason, and shall be valid and binding obligations in accordance with their terms for all purposes.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.