reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers › Section 154.002. Consortium; Clinical Centers

Sec. 154.002.  CONSORTIUM;  CLINICAL CENTERS.  (a)  The council shall establish a consortium of Alzheimer's disease centers, to be initially composed of the Alzheimer's disease centers at the Baylor College of Medicine, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.  The council may add additional consortium participants to the consortium as necessary.
(b)  The council shall provide funds to the consortium participants to assist those participants to develop clinical centers that meet the standards of the consortium.
(c)  A participant's clinical center may employ any personnel necessary to support its activities, including clinical, administrative, and data management personnel.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 151.002 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 1844), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers › Section 154.003. Programs

Sec. 154.003.  PROGRAMS.  (a)  The consortium shall coordinate and direct its programs to provide to the extent practicable centralized, uniform services among the consortium participants.
(b)  The consortium shall:
(1)  offer clinical services to all patients of the consortium's clinical centers, notwithstanding the independent status of each participant;
(2)  establish a database for:
(A)  making data available to each consortium participant according to its specific activities;
(B)  providing a resource index to facilitate research projects;  and
(C)  providing data on patient health outcomes to appropriate state agencies and to researchers in this state;  and
(3)  with the aid of the council and the National Alzheimer's Association or its affiliate, develop and distribute to patients, caregivers, and health care professionals educational materials and services and inform patients of any research projects and therapeutic trials open for their participation.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 151.003 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers › Section 154.004. Steering Committee

Sec. 154.004.  STEERING COMMITTEE.  To advise the council on consortium activities, the council shall establish a steering committee composed of one representative from each consortium participant.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 151.004 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers › Section 154.005. Data Coordinating Center

Sec. 154.005.  DATA COORDINATING CENTER.  (a)  The council shall establish a data coordinating center to be located at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.  To the extent practicable, the center shall be operated in association with the data management operations of that institution's Alzheimer's disease center.
(b)  The data coordinating center shall establish a database and make data available to each consortium participant according to the specific activities of the participant.
(c)  The council shall appoint a physician or other person with a similar clinical background to administer the center.
(d)  The person administering the center may employ any personnel necessary to support the center's activities, including a project coordinator.  The person may require the project coordinator to hold a master's or doctoral degree related to public health.
(e)  The project coordinator shall coordinate the center's activities among the center, the consortium participants, the council, and the public.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 151.005 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers › Section 154.006. Funding

Sec. 154.006.  FUNDING.  (a)  The council may receive state appropriated funds for the purpose of supporting the research activities of the consortium under this chapter.
(b)  The council may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations for purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 151.006 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers › Section 154.007. Access to Data

Sec. 154.007.  ACCESS TO DATA.  (a)  The council may restrict access to the data maintained by the consortium or data coordinating center to consortium participants that contribute data as requested by the council.
(b)  The steering committee periodically shall review and evaluate the availability and sharing of data under this section.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 151.007 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 154 - Consortium of Alzheimer's Disease Centers › Section 154.008. Performance Review

Sec. 154.008.  PERFORMANCE REVIEW.  The council, with recommendations from the steering committee, shall review and evaluate the performance of the consortium participants and data coordinating center at least every five years.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1381, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.  Renumbered from Education Code, Sec. 105.008 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(50), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 155 - Severe Storm Research and Planning Center › Section 155.001. Definitions

Sec. 155.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Center" means the severe storm research and planning center.
(2)  "Commission" means the regional planning commission, council of governments, or similar regional planning agency created under Chapter 391, Local Government Code, whose membership includes the most populous county that borders on the Gulf of Mexico or on a bay or inlet of the Gulf of Mexico.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 676 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 155 - Severe Storm Research and Planning Center › Section 155.002. Establishment; Purpose

Sec. 155.002.  ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE.  The commission shall create a severe storm research and planning center to facilitate research and develop plans, programs, and technology associated with the impact of and response to hurricanes and other severe storms in the Gulf Coast Region and adjacent areas, including:
(1)  the development of real-time storm surge forecasting ability for hurricanes and other severe storms;
(2)  the development of radar-based rainfall and flood warning systems for urban and coastal areas;
(3)  the development of public education programs relating to compliance with government-initiated evacuation orders;
(4)  the assessment of infrastructure risks; and
(5)  the development of evacuation plans.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 676 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 155 - Severe Storm Research and Planning Center › Section 155.003. Administration

Sec. 155.003.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The commission shall administer the center.
(b)  The commission shall appoint an advisory committee to advise the commission regarding the development of priorities, guidelines, and procedures for the implementation of this chapter.  The advisory committee must include representatives of:
(1)  Rice University;
(2)  the University of Houston;
(3)  The University of Texas at Austin;
(4)  Texas A&M University;
(5)  Texas A&M University at Galveston;
(6)  Texas Southern University;
(7)  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley;
(8)  regional planning commissions, councils of governments, or similar regional planning agencies created under Chapter 391, Local Government Code, whose membership includes a municipality or county located in the Gulf Coast Region;
(9)  engineering and construction firms associated with public works contracts; and
(10)  the medical profession in a major urban area located in the Gulf Coast Region.
(c)  The commission and advisory committee may cooperate, coordinate, and share information with a governmental entity or postsecondary educational institution in another state that borders the Gulf of Mexico.
(d)  The commission, in consultation with the advisory committee, shall adopt guidelines and procedures for the administration of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 676 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 188 (S.B. 1467), Sec. 11, eff. May 30, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 155 - Severe Storm Research and Planning Center › Section 155.004. Contract

Sec. 155.004.  CONTRACT.  To the extent funding is available and for the purpose of operating, managing, and providing services or facilities for the center, the commission shall contract with a private postsecondary educational institution that:
(1)  is a member of the Association of American Universities;
(2)  has an enrollment of at least 3,000 students; and
(3)  is located in a municipality in the Gulf Coast Region with a population of 1.8 million or more.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 676 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 155 - Severe Storm Research and Planning Center › Section 155.005. Funding

Sec. 155.005.  FUNDING.  (a)  The commission may receive state-appropriated funds for the purpose of supporting the activities of the center.
(b)  The commission may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations for purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 676 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 156 - Adult Stem Cell Research Program › Section 156.001. Definitions

Sec. 156.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Adult stem cell" means an undifferentiated cell that is:
(A)  found in differentiated tissue; and
(B)  able to renew itself and differentiate to yield all or nearly all of the specialized cell types of the tissue from which the cell originated.
(2)  "Consortium" means the Texas Adult Stem Cell Research Consortium.
(3)  "Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 or a private college or university that receives state funds.
(4)  "Program" means the adult stem cell research program established under this chapter.
(5)  "Research coordinating board" means the Texas Adult Stem Cell Research Coordinating Board.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 156 - Adult Stem Cell Research Program › Section 156.002. Composition of Research Coordinating Board

Sec. 156.002.  COMPOSITION OF RESEARCH COORDINATING BOARD.  (a)  The Texas Adult Stem Cell Research Coordinating Board is composed of seven members appointed as follows:
(1)  three members who are interested persons, including at least one person who represents an institution of higher education and one person who is a representative of an advocacy organization representing patients, appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate;
(2)  two members who are interested persons appointed by the lieutenant governor; and
(3)  two members who are interested persons appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b)  The governor shall designate as the presiding officer of the research coordinating board a board member appointed under Subsection (a)(1) who represents an institution of higher education.  The presiding officer serves in that capacity at the will of the governor.
(c)  The members of the research coordinating board serve staggered six-year terms.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the appropriate appointing authority shall appoint, in the same manner as the original appointment, another person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 156 - Adult Stem Cell Research Program › Section 156.003. Conflict of Interest

Sec. 156.003.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  (a)  In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.
(b)  A person may not be a member of the research coordinating board if:
(1)  the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of medicine;
(2)  the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of medicine; or
(3)  the person is a member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(c)  A person may not be a member of the research coordinating board if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the board.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 156 - Adult Stem Cell Research Program › Section 156.004. Composition of Consortium

Sec. 156.004.  COMPOSITION OF CONSORTIUM.  (a)  The research coordinating board shall establish the Texas Adult Stem Cell Research Consortium.
(b)  The consortium is composed of participating institutions of higher education and businesses that:
(1)  accept public money for adult stem cell research; or
(2)  otherwise agree to participate in the consortium.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 156 - Adult Stem Cell Research Program › Section 156.005. Administration of Program; Guidelines and Procedures

Sec. 156.005.  ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM; GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES.  (a)  The research coordinating board shall administer the program to:
(1)  make grants and loans to consortium members for:
(A)  adult stem cell research projects, including projects to develop therapies, protocols, or medical procedures involving adult stem cells;
(B)  the development of facilities to be used solely for adult stem cell research projects; and
(C)  the commercialization of products or technology involving adult stem cell research and treatments;
(2)  support consortium members in all stages of the process of developing treatments and cures based on adult stem cell research, beginning with initial laboratory research through successful clinical trials;
(3)  establish appropriate regulatory standards and oversight bodies for:
(A)  adult stem cell research conducted by consortium members; and
(B)  the development of facilities for consortium members conducting adult stem cell research; and
(4)  assist consortium members in applying for grants or loans under the program.
(b)  The research coordinating board shall develop research priorities, guidelines, and procedures for providing grants and loans for specific research projects conducted by consortium members.  The priorities, guidelines, and procedures must require the grants and loans to be made on a competitive, peer review basis.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 156 - Adult Stem Cell Research Program › Section 156.006. Funding

Sec. 156.006.  FUNDING.  The program shall be funded by gifts, grants, and donations described by Section 156.007.  The program may not be funded by legislative appropriations.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 156 - Adult Stem Cell Research Program › Section 156.007. Gifts, Grants, and Donations

Sec. 156.007.  GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.  The consortium shall solicit, and the research coordinating board may accept on behalf of the consortium, a gift, grant, or donation made from any public or private source for the purpose of promoting adult stem cell research or commercialization.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle H - Research in Higher Education › Chapter 156 - Adult Stem Cell Research Program › Section 156.008. Biennial Report

Sec. 156.008.  BIENNIAL REPORT.  Not later than September 1 of each even-numbered year, the research coordinating board shall submit a report of the board's activities and recommendations to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the presiding officer of each legislative standing committee or subcommittee with jurisdiction over higher education.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 992 (H.B. 177), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 160 - Regional Education Compact › Section 160.03. Compact Approved

Sec. 160.03.  COMPACT APPROVED.  The above compact is approved.  The State of Texas is declared to be a party to said compact, and the agreements, covenants, and obligations contained therein are declared to be binding on the State of Texas, insofar as is permissible under the Constitution of the State of Texas.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3018, ch. 994, Sec. 15, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 160 - Regional Education Compact › Section 160.04. Governor as Representative

Sec. 160.04.  GOVERNOR AS REPRESENTATIVE.  The State of Texas shall be represented by the governor in all matters concerning the regional education program, and he shall have all powers necessary to effectuate the purposes of the compact including the power to make contracts with the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education for the education of Texas citizens in states other than Texas.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3018, ch. 994, Sec. 15, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 160 - Regional Education Compact › Section 160.05. Enrolled Copies

Sec. 160.05.  ENROLLED COPIES.  The governor shall sign an enrolled copy of this chapter and sufficient copies shall be provided to supply each state approving the compact with an enrolled copy.  The governor shall sign an enrolled copy of Section 160.06 of this code for submission to the Southern Regional Education Board.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3018, ch. 994, Sec. 15, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 160 - Regional Education Compact › Section 160.06. Consent to Increased Membership

Sec. 160.06.  CONSENT TO INCREASED MEMBERSHIP.  Consent is hereby given by the State of Texas to the membership of the States of West Virginia and Delaware in the Southern Regional Education Compact set out above upon the same terms and conditions as if each had signed, ratified, and approved the same as one of the original contracting states, subject to the approval of the other states party to the compact, and subject to the execution of a copy of the compact by the governor of each of the respective states of West Virginia and Delaware, and subject to the approval of the compact and acceptance of its terms, agreements, and obligations by their respective Legislatures.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3018, ch. 994, Sec. 15, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 160 - Regional Education Compact › Section 160.07. Academic Common Market

Sec. 160.07.  ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET. (a)  The Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, is hereby authorized to participate on behalf of the State of Texas in the interstate agreement known as the "Academic Common Market," which provides reciprocal higher educational opportunities to the citizens of states declared as parties to the Southern Regional Education Compact.
(b)  The governing board of any public institution of higher education may propose programs and curricula for approval by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, which are to be offered to citizens of participating states on a resident tuition or registration fee basis.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 359, Sec. 16(4), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 105, ch. 50, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 359 (S.B. 32), Sec. 16(4), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 160 - Regional Education Compact › Section 160.08. Consent to Membership of Oklahoma

Sec. 160.08.  CONSENT TO MEMBERSHIP OF OKLAHOMA.  Consent is hereby given by the State of Texas to the membership of the State of Oklahoma in the Southern Regional Education Compact set out in this chapter on the same terms and conditions as if that state had signed, ratified, and approved the compact as one of the original contracting states, subject to the approval of the other states party to the compact, and subject to the execution of a copy of the compact by the Governor of Oklahoma, and subject to the approval of the compact and acceptance of its terms, agreements, and obligations by the Oklahoma Legislature.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 9, Sec. 1, eff. March 28, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 161 - Compact for Education › Section 161.02. Texas Representatives

Sec. 161.02.  TEXAS REPRESENTATIVES.  The Texas membership to the Educational Commission of the States shall be the governor or his designated representative and six citizens of the state, including the state commissioner of education and the state commissioner of higher education, who shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the governor.  These seven members shall officially represent Texas on the Education Commission of the States.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3024, ch. 994, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1967.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1000, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1087, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 161 - Compact for Education › Section 161.03. Notice of Meetings

Sec. 161.03.  NOTICE OF MEETINGS.  The governor's office shall file with the secretary of state for publication in the Texas Register a notice of the meetings of the Education Commission of the States.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3024, ch. 994, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1967.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1000, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1087, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 161 - Compact for Education › Section 161.04. Annual Report

Sec. 161.04.  ANNUAL REPORT.  Before October 1 of each year, the Compact for Education Commissioners for Texas shall prepare and file with the presiding officer of each house of the legislature a complete and detailed report relating to the compact describing the activities of and accounting for all funds received and disbursed by the commissioners in the preceding fiscal year.  The report must be included as a part of the annual financial report of the governor's office.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1000, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1087, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 162 - Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children › Section 162.001. Definitions

Sec. 162.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Compact" means the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children executed under Section 162.002.
(2)  "Compact commissioner" means the individual appointed under Section 162.004.
(3)  "State Advisory Council" means the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children established under Section 162.006.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 8 (S.B. 90), Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 3932), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 162 - Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children › Section 162.003. Effect on Texas Laws

Sec. 162.003.  EFFECT ON TEXAS LAWS.  If the laws of this state conflict with the compact or a rule adopted under that compact, the compact or rule controls, except that if a conflict exists between the compact or rule and the Texas Constitution, as determined by the courts of this state, the Texas Constitution controls.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 8 (S.B. 90), Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 162 - Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children › Section 162.004. Compact Commissioner

Sec. 162.004.  COMPACT COMMISSIONER.  (a)  The governor shall appoint a compact commissioner to be responsible for administration and management of this state's participation in the compact.
(b)  If the compact commissioner is unable to attend a specific meeting of the Interstate Commission created under the compact, the governor shall delegate voting authority for that meeting to another individual from this state.
(c)  The compact commissioner serves at the will of the governor.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 8 (S.B. 90), Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 4 - Compacts › Chapter 162 - Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children › Section 162.006. State Advisory Council and Coordination

Sec. 162.006.  STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL AND COORDINATION.  (a)  The compact commissioner, in coordination with the Texas Education Agency, shall establish the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children to provide for coordination among state agencies, school districts, and military installations concerning the state's participation in and compliance with the compact and compact activities, as required by Article VIII of the compact.
(b)  The State Advisory Council consists of:
(1)  the commissioner of education or the commissioner's designee;
(2)  a superintendent of a school district with a high concentration of military children designated by the agency;
(3)  the governor or the governor's designee;
(4)  the chair of the senate committee on education or the chair's designee;
(5)  the chair of the house of representatives committee on public education or the chair's designee;
(6)  a representative from each branch of the armed services of the United States that maintains an installation in the state, appointed by each respective branch; and
(7)  representatives of other offices and stakeholder groups the agency deems appropriate.
(c)  Members of the State Advisory Council may delegate voting authority to another person for a specified meeting or meetings.
(d)  Meetings of the State Advisory Council may be conducted face-to-face or by telephone or other means of telecommunication or electronic communication.
(e)  The State Advisory Council shall:
(1)  meet at least quarterly; and
(2)  provide State Advisory Council meeting dates, agendas, minutes, end-of-year reports, and other documentation as required to the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission.
(f)  The State Advisory Council shall perform each function or duty required or authorized under Article VIII of the compact.
(g)  The State Advisory Council shall establish policies and procedures governing the State Advisory Council's operations.
(h)  The State Advisory Council is a governmental body for purposes of Chapter 551, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 3932), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1001.002. Exemptions

Sec. 1001.002.  EXEMPTIONS.
Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2025
(a)  An organization is exempt from this chapter if the organization:
(1)  has 50,000 or more members;
(2)  qualifies for a tax exemption under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as an organization described by Section 501(c)(4) of that code;  and
(3)  conducts for its members and other individuals who are at least 50 years of age a driving safety course that is not used for purposes of Article 45.0511, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Text of subsection effective on January 01, 2025
(a)  An organization is exempt from this chapter if the organization:
(1)  has 50,000 or more members;
(2)  qualifies for a tax exemption under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as an organization described by Section 501(c)(4) of that code; and
(3)  conducts for its members and other individuals who are at least 50 years of age a driving safety course that is not used for purposes of Subchapter H, Chapter 45A, Code of Criminal Procedure.
(b)  A driving safety course is exempt from this chapter if the course is taught without providing a uniform certificate of course completion to a person who successfully completes the course.
(c)  A driver education course is exempt from this chapter, other than Section 1001.055, if the course is:
(1)  conducted by a vocational driver training school operated to train or prepare a person for a field of endeavor in a business, trade, technical, or industrial occupation;
(2)  conducted by a school or training program that offers only instruction of purely avocational or recreational subjects as determined by the department;
(3)  sponsored by an employer to train its own employees without charging tuition;
(4)  sponsored by a recognized trade, business, or professional organization with a closed membership to instruct the members of the organization; or
(5)  conducted by a school regulated and approved under another law of this state.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.042, eff. January 1, 2025.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1001.003. Legislative Intent Regarding Small Businesses

Sec. 1001.003.  LEGISLATIVE INTENT REGARDING SMALL BUSINESSES.  It is the intent of the legislature that commission rules that affect driver training providers that qualify as small businesses be adopted and administered so as to have the least possible adverse economic effect on the providers.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.02, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1001.004. Cost of Administering Chapter

Sec. 1001.004.  COST OF ADMINISTERING CHAPTER.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the cost of administering this chapter shall be included in the state budget allowance for the department.
(b)  The department may charge a fee to each driver education provider in an amount not to exceed the actual expense incurred in the regulation of driver education courses established under Section 1001.1015.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1253 (H.B. 339), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1413 (S.B. 1317), Sec. 4, eff. March 1, 2010.
Reenacted and amended by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.03, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1001.005. Reference in Rules and Agency Materials

Sec. 1001.005.  REFERENCE IN RULES AND AGENCY MATERIALS.  Notwithstanding any other law, the commission or the department may refer to driver education providers and driver safety providers as schools in rules, forms, records, licenses, and other commission or department documents.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.04, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 1001.051. Jurisdiction Over Providers

Sec. 1001.051.  JURISDICTION OVER PROVIDERS.  The department has jurisdiction over and control of driver training providers regulated under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.05, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 1001.052. Rules

Sec. 1001.052.  RULES.  The commission shall adopt comprehensive rules governing driving safety courses.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 1001.053. Powers and Duties of Department, Commission, and Executive Director

Sec. 1001.053.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT, COMMISSION, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The department and executive director, as appropriate, shall:
(1)  administer this chapter;
(2)  enforce minimum standards for driver training providers under this chapter;
(3)  enforce rules adopted by the commission that are necessary to administer this chapter; and
(4)  inspect a driver training provider and reinspect the provider for compliance with this chapter.
(b)  The executive director may designate a person knowledgeable in the administration of regulating driver training providers to administer this chapter.
(c)  The commission shall adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter.  The commission may adopt rules to ensure the integrity of approved driving safety courses and to enhance program quality.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.06, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 1001.054. Rules Restricting Advertising

Sec. 1001.054.  RULES RESTRICTING ADVERTISING.  The commission by rule may restrict advertising by a branch location of an in-person driver education provider so that the location adequately identifies the main business location of the provider in a solicitation.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 70(a)(2), eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.07, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 1001.055. Driver Education Certificates and Certificate Numbers

Sec. 1001.055.  DRIVER EDUCATION CERTIFICATES AND CERTIFICATE NUMBERS.  (a)  The department shall provide to each licensed driver education provider or exempt driver education school driver education certificates or certificate numbers to enable the provider or school to issue department-approved driver education certificates to certify completion of an approved driver education course and satisfy the requirements of Sections 521.204(a)(2) and 521.1601, Transportation Code.
(a-1)  A certificate issued by a driver education provider licensed under this chapter must:
(1)  be in a form required by the department; and
(2)  include an identifying certificate number provided by the department that may be used to verify the authenticity of the certificate with the provider.
(a-2)  A driver education provider licensed under this chapter that purchases driver education certificate numbers shall issue original and duplicate certificates in a manner that, to the greatest extent possible, prevents the unauthorized production or the misuse of the certificates.  The provider shall electronically submit to the department in the manner established by the department data identified by the department relating to issuance of department-approved driver education certificates with the certificate numbers.
(a-3)  Certificate numbers must be in serial order so that the number on each issued certificate is unique.
(b)  The commission by rule shall provide for the design and distribution of the certificates and certificate numbers in a manner that, to the greatest extent possible, prevents the unauthorized reproduction or misuse of the certificates or certificate numbers.
(c)  The commission by rule shall establish a fee for each certificate or certificate number.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1253 (H.B. 339), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1413 (S.B. 1317), Sec. 5, eff. March 1, 2010.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 820 (H.B. 2678), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584 (S.B. 848), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 990 (H.B. 912), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.08, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 270 (S.B. 478), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3645), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 1001.056. Uniform Certificates of Course Completion

Sec. 1001.056.  UNIFORM CERTIFICATES OF COURSE COMPLETION.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.68(3), eff. September 1, 2021.
(b)  The department shall provide each licensed driving safety provider with course completion certificate numbers to enable the provider to issue department-approved uniform certificates of course completion.
(b-1)  Certificate numbering under Subsection (b)  must be serial.
(c)  The commission by rule shall provide for the design of the certificates and the distribution of certificate numbers in a manner that, to the greatest extent possible, prevents the unauthorized production or the misuse of the certificates or certificate numbers.
(c-1)  A driving safety provider shall provide for the issuance of original and duplicate certificates in a manner that, to the greatest extent possible, prevents the unauthorized production or the misuse of the certificates.
(d)  A certificate under this section must:
(1)  be in a form required by the department; and
(2)  include an identifying number by which the department, a court, or the Department of Public Safety may verify its authenticity with the driving safety provider.
(e)  The commission by rule shall establish a fee for each course completion certificate number.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.68(3), eff. September 1, 2021.
(g)  A driving safety provider shall issue a duplicate certificate by United States mail or commercial or electronic delivery.  The commission by rule shall determine the amount of the fee for issuance of a duplicate certificate under this subsection.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 928 (H.B. 468), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 584 (S.B. 848), Sec. 2, eff. June 9, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 990 (H.B. 912), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.09, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.68(3), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 1001.057. Electronic Transmission of Driving Safety Course Information

Sec. 1001.057.  ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF DRIVING SAFETY COURSE INFORMATION.  The department shall investigate options to develop and implement procedures to electronically transmit information relating to driving safety courses to municipal and justice courts.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 1001.058. Advisory Committee

Sec. 1001.058.  ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The commission shall establish an advisory committee to advise the commission and department on rules and educational and technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter.
(b)  The advisory committee consists of nine members appointed for staggered six-year terms by the presiding officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission, as follows:
(1)  three driver education providers;
(2)  three driving safety providers;
(3)   one driver education instructor;
(4)  the division head of the Department of Public Safety driver license division or the division head's designee; and
(5)  one member of the public.
(c)  The presiding officer of the commission shall appoint the presiding officer of the advisory committee.  The presiding officer of the advisory committee may vote on any matter before the advisory committee.
(d)  A member may not serve two consecutive full terms.
(e)  If a vacancy occurs during a term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission, shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications of the vacated position to serve for the remainder of the term.
(f)  A member of the advisory committee may be removed from the advisory committee as provided by Section 51.209, Occupations Code.
(g)  Members of the advisory committee may not receive compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the functions of the advisory committee, subject to the General Appropriations Act.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 1.25(1), eff. September 1, 2021.
(i)  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the advisory committee.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 1.25(1), eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.10, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 1001.059. Department Driver Education Course for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Students

Sec. 1001.059.  DEPARTMENT DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS.  (a)  The department shall:
(1)  create a driver education course for minors and adults that presents the course curriculum in American Sign Language; and
(2)  make the course described by Subdivision (1) available on the department's Internet website.
(b)  The department may collaborate with another state agency or contract with a licensed driver education provider or a driver education instructor to create the course.
(c)  The commission by rule shall establish a fee for the course.  The fee established under this section:
(1)  is in addition to a fee charged for a certificate for the course; and
(2)  must be in an amount that is:
(A)  not more than an amount necessary to cover the cost of creating and administering the course; and
(B)  not more than the average cost of an online driver education course provided in this state, as determined by the commission.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 415 (S.B. 1051), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.11, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 5 - Other Education › Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties › Section 1001.060. Coordination With Department of Public Safety

Sec. 1001.060.  COORDINATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.  (a)  The department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Public Safety for:
(1)  the interagency development of the content of driver's license examinations and examination reference materials; and
(2)  any other matter the agencies consider appropriate.
(b)  The memorandum of understanding must authorize the Department of Public Safety to share with the department any relevant information, including information related to examination results.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.12, eff. September 1, 2021.