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2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter F. -1. Texas Success Initiative › Section 51.344. Rules

Sec. 51.344.  RULES.  (a)  The board may adopt rules as necessary to implement this subchapter.
(b)  The board's rules may require an institution of higher education to adopt uniform standards for the placement of a student under this subchapter.
(c)  The board shall adopt rules to ensure that this subchapter is administered in a manner that complies with federal law regarding confidentiality of student medical or educational information, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. Section 1320d et seq.), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g), and any state law relating to the privacy of student information.
(d)  The board shall adopt rules for the implementation of Section 51.336(e).
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 820, Sec. 37(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 1031), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (H.B. 3), Sec. 61, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 965 (H.B. 1244), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 965 (H.B. 1244), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (S.B. 5), Sec. 6.01, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1183 (H.B. 3468), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 211 (H.B. 5), Sec. 62(a), eff. June 10, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 211 (H.B. 5), Sec. 63(a), eff. June 10, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 518 (H.B. 1054), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638 (S.B. 1776), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 988 (H.B. 18), Sec. 6(a), eff. June 19, 2015.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 51.3062 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 842 (H.B. 2223), Sec. 1.15, eff. June 15, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter G. Responsibilities of Governing Boards, System Administrations, and Institutions › Section 51.351. Definitions

Sec. 51.351.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "General academic teaching institution," "governing board," "institution of higher education," "medical and dental unit," "public junior college," and "university system" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.
(2)  "System administration" means the administrative officers and employees of a university system who are assigned responsibility in relation to administration of two or more component institutions and are under the supervision of the chancellor or other chief executive officer of the university system.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 1.09, eff. June 20, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 292 (S.B. 34), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1181 (S.B. 1227), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter G. Responsibilities of Governing Boards, System Administrations, and Institutions › Section 51.3521. Permanent Advisory Committees

Sec. 51.3521.  PERMANENT ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  (a)  Permanent advisory committees are established.
(b)  Each committee consists of the president, or the president's designee, of each general academic teaching institution and of each public junior college within a 100-mile radius of a general academic teaching institution.
(c)  Each committee shall biennially elect a presiding officer.
(d)  Each committee may elect other officers.
(e)  Each committee shall adopt rules to govern the time and place of meetings and the transaction of business.
(f)  Each committee shall:
(1)  periodically study regional higher education needs in this state;  and
(2)  make recommendations to the governing boards of each general academic teaching institution and each public junior college represented regarding degree programs, core curricula, and joint faculty appointments to enhance the transfer of students and the coordinated working relationships between those institutions.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter G. Responsibilities of Governing Boards, System Administrations, and Institutions › Section 51.353. Responsibility of System Administration

Sec. 51.353.  RESPONSIBILITY OF SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The system administration of each system shall coordinate the activities of component institutions within the system.
(b)  In addition to other powers and duties provided by this code or other law, each system administration shall:
(1)  initiate, monitor, approve, and coordinate long-range planning for the system;
(2)  approve short-range institutional plans for operations and expenditures;
(3)  provide to component institutions technical assistance such as legal and financial services;
(4)  evaluate each component institution and assist the institution in the achievement of performance goals;  and
(5)  perform such other duties as may be delegated to it by the governing board of its system.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 1.09, eff. June 20, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter G. Responsibilities of Governing Boards, System Administrations, and Institutions › Section 51.354. Institutional Responsibility

Sec. 51.354.  INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY.  In addition to specific responsibilities imposed by this code or other law, each institution of higher education has the general responsibility to serve the public and, within the institution's role and mission, to:
(1)  transmit culture through general education;
(2)  extend knowledge;
(3)  teach and train students for professions;
(4)  provide for scientific, engineering, medical, and other academic research;
(5)  protect intellectual exploration and academic freedom;
(6)  strive for intellectual excellence;
(7)  provide educational opportunity for all who can benefit from postsecondary education and training;  and
(8)  provide continuing education opportunities.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 1.09, eff. June 20, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter G. Responsibilities of Governing Boards, System Administrations, and Institutions › Section 51.357. Public Testimony at Certain Meetings of Governing Boards of General Academic Teaching Institutions

Sec. 51.357.  PUBLIC TESTIMONY AT CERTAIN MEETINGS OF GOVERNING BOARDS OF GENERAL ACADEMIC TEACHING INSTITUTIONS.  (a)  In this section, "general academic teaching institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(b)  The governing board of each general academic teaching institution or of a university system that includes one or more component general academic teaching institutions shall adopt a policy that allows the public to present, for a reasonable amount of time and for any item on the agenda, both written and oral testimony at a regular meeting of the board.
(c)  The governing board shall consider the public testimony presented to the board on an issue before making a decision on the issue.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 303 (S.B. 511), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Renumbered from Education Code, Section 51.355 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(13-a), eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter G. Responsibilities of Governing Boards, System Administrations, and Institutions › Section 51.358. Long-Term Strategic Plan for Research University or Emerging Research University

Sec. 51.358.  LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLAN FOR RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OR EMERGING RESEARCH UNIVERSITY.  (a)  The governing board of each institution of higher education designated as a research university or emerging research university under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system shall submit to the coordinating board, in the form and manner prescribed by the coordinating board, a detailed, long-term strategic plan documenting the strategy by which the institution intends to achieve recognition as a research university, or enhance the university's reputation as a research university, as applicable.
(b)  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall adopt rules for the administration of this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 287 (H.B. 51), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter G. Responsibilities of Governing Boards, System Administrations, and Institutions › Section 51.359. Role and Mission Statement

Sec. 51.359.  ROLE AND MISSION STATEMENT.  Each institution of higher education shall develop a statement regarding the role and mission of the institution reflecting the three missions of higher education:  teaching, research, and public service.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1084, Sec. 1.12, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Transferred and redesignated from Education Code, Section 61.0511 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1155 (S.B. 215), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter H. Guidelines for Academic and Other Reports by Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.400. Definitions

Sec. 51.400.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(2)  "General academic teaching institution," "institution of higher education," and "public junior college" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1210 (S.B. 25), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1338 (S.B. 502), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter H. Guidelines for Academic and Other Reports by Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.401. Purpose

Sec. 51.401.  PURPOSE.  It is the intent of the legislature that all public higher education institutions of this state shall manage their institutions and institutional resources to achieve maximum effectiveness and to provide the greatest attainable educational benefit from the expenditure of public funds.
Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1478, ch. 601, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter H. Guidelines for Academic and Other Reports by Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.402. Report of Institutional and Academic Duties

Sec. 51.402.  REPORT OF INSTITUTIONAL AND ACADEMIC DUTIES.  (a)  The Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, in cooperation with governing boards, institutional officials, and faculty representatives of general academic institutions of higher education, shall develop and recommend general policies and standard reports for academic faculty workloads and services.
(b)  The governing board of each institution of higher education in the state shall adopt rules and regulations concerning faculty academic workloads.  In adopting rules under this subsection, each institution shall recognize that classroom teaching, basic and applied research, and professional development are important elements of faculty academic workloads by giving appropriate weight to each activity when determining the standards for faculty academic workload.  An institution may give the same or different weight to each activity and to other activities recognized by the institution as important elements of faculty academic workloads.
(c)  Within 30 days of the end of each academic year, the institution shall file with its governing board a report, by department, of the academic duties and services performed by each member of the faculty during the nine-month academic year, showing evidence of compliance with requirements established by the governing board.  The report of academic duties and services performed by each member of the faculty shall indicate all appointments held by the faculty member in the employing institution, the salary paid to each appointment, the percent of time of each appointment, and the source of funds from which salary payments were made.  Teaching responsibilities in each workload standard shall be in proportion to the portion of salary paid from funds appropriated for instructional purposes.
(d)  The institutional head of each higher education institution shall designate the officer of his staff who will monitor workloads, prepare and review appropriate workload reports, and submit the reports to the institutional head for his certification or approval and comments as may be appropriate.
Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1478, ch. 601, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 845, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.02, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 407 (S.B. 1677), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter H. Guidelines for Academic and Other Reports by Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.403. Economic Justification for Courses; Reports of Student Enrollment and Academic Performance

Sec. 51.403.  ECONOMIC JUSTIFICATION FOR COURSES; REPORTS OF STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.  (a)  All higher education institutions of this state shall offer only such courses and teach such classes as are economically justified in the considered judgment of the appropriate governing board.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049, Sec. 9.01(a)(2), eff. September 1, 2011.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049, Sec. 9.01(a)(2), eff. September 1, 2011.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(13), eff. June 17, 2011.
(e)  Under guidelines established by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, and the State Board of Education, postsecondary institutions shall report student performance during the first year enrolled after graduation from high school to the high school or junior college last attended.  This report shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate student test scores, a description of developmental courses required, and the student's grade point average.  Appropriate safeguards for student privacy shall be included in the rules for implementation of this subsection.
Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1478, ch. 601, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1100, ch. 516, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 1979;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 726, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 665, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (S.B. 5), Sec. 9.01(a)(2), eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083 (S.B. 1179), Sec. 25(13), eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 4.007, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter H. Guidelines for Academic and Other Reports by Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.4032. Annual Report of Participation in Higher Education

Sec. 51.4032.  ANNUAL REPORT OF PARTICIPATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION.  Not later than December 1 of each year and in the form prescribed by the coordinating board, each general academic teaching institution and medical and dental unit as defined in  Section 61.003 shall provide to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and shall publish on the institution's website a report describing the composition of the institution's entering class of students.  The report must include a demographic breakdown of the class, including a breakdown by race, ethnicity, economic status, and high school class standing.  A report submitted by a general academic teaching institution or medical and dental unit as defined in Section 61.003 must include separate demographic breakdowns of the students admitted under Sections 51.803, 51.804, and 51.805 and a description of any plans, policies, or programs developed or implemented by the institution to recruit and retain students from underrepresented groups such as racial or ethnic minority groups.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 694 (S.B. 302), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1369 (H.B. 3851), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter H. Guidelines for Academic and Other Reports by Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.4033. Report of Nontransferable Credit

Sec. 51.4033.  REPORT OF NONTRANSFERABLE CREDIT.  (a)  Not later than May 1 of each year and in the form prescribed by the coordinating board, each general academic teaching institution shall provide to the coordinating board and the legislature a report describing any courses in the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual or its successor adopted by the coordinating board for which a student who transfers to the institution from another institution of higher education is not granted:
(1)  academic credit at the receiving institution; or
(2)  if the student has declared a major and has not changed majors, academic credit toward the student's major at the receiving institution.
(b)  A report required by this section must indicate:
(1)  the course name and type;
(2)  which institution of higher education provided academic credit for the course; and
(3)  the reason why the receiving institution did not grant academic credit for the course as described by Subsection (a), including whether the institution complied with the dispute resolution process under Section 61.826.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1210 (S.B. 25), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1338 (S.B. 502), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 165 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 2, eff. May 23, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (H.B. 8), Sec. 9, eff. June 9, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter H. Guidelines for Academic and Other Reports by Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.4034. Report of Courses Taken at Junior Colleges

Sec. 51.4034.  REPORT OF COURSES TAKEN AT JUNIOR COLLEGES.  (a)  Not later than May 1 of each year and in the form prescribed by the coordinating board, each public junior college shall provide to the coordinating board and the legislature a report on courses taken by students who, during the preceding academic year, transferred to a general academic teaching institution or earned an associate degree at the college.
(b)  A report required by this section must include the total number of:
(1)  courses attempted and completed at the college, including the total number of semester credit hours for those courses, disaggregated by whether the course is in:
(A)  the Workforce Education Course Manual or its successor adopted by the coordinating board; or
(B)  the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual or its successor adopted by the coordinating board;
(2)  courses attempted and completed at the college that are not in the recommended core curriculum developed by the coordinating board under Section 61.822; and
(3)  dual credit courses, including courses for joint high school and junior college credit under Section 130.008, attempted and completed at the college.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1210 (S.B. 25), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1338 (S.B. 502), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 165 (S.B. 1887), Sec. 3, eff. May 23, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (H.B. 8), Sec. 10, eff. June 9, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter H. Guidelines for Academic and Other Reports by Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.404. Submission of Reports

Sec. 51.404.  SUBMISSION OF REPORTS.  Each institution shall submit all reports required by this subchapter to the coordinating board.  The coordinating board shall furnish such summaries of these reports as the governor's budget office and legislative budget board may request, including an analysis of compliance by each institution of higher education with its adopted rules and regulations as filed with the coordinating board in compliance with Section 51.402(b) of this code.  All such reports shall be public information.
Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1478, ch. 601, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter H. Guidelines for Academic and Other Reports by Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.405. Reporting of Noncompliance

Sec. 51.405.  REPORTING OF NONCOMPLIANCE.  Should any institution of higher education fail to comply with its adopted rules and regulations as determined by the coordinating board in Section 51.404 of this code, the coordinating board shall inform the governor's budget office, the legislative budget board, and the chairmen of the house and senate appropriations committees.
Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1478, ch. 601, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter I. Textbooks › Section 51.453. Textbook Assistance Information for Students

Sec. 51.453.  TEXTBOOK ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS.  To the extent practicable, an institution of higher education shall make reasonable efforts to disseminate to its students information regarding:
(1)  available institutional programs for renting textbooks or for purchasing used textbooks;
(2)  available institutional guaranteed textbook buyback programs;
(3)  available institutional programs for alternative delivery of textbook content;
(4)  the availability of courses and sections of courses that require or recommend only open educational resources; and
(5)  other available institutional textbook cost-savings strategies.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 213 (H.B. 33), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 581 (S.B. 810), Sec. 37, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter I. Textbooks › Section 51.454. Textbook Publishers: Availability of Information to Faculty Concerning Textbook Prices, Revisions, and Copyrights

Sec. 51.454.  TEXTBOOK PUBLISHERS: AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO FACULTY CONCERNING TEXTBOOK PRICES, REVISIONS, AND COPYRIGHTS.  (a)  When a textbook publisher provides information regarding a textbook or supplemental material other than an open educational resource to a faculty member or other person in charge of selecting course materials at an institution of higher education, the publisher shall also provide to the faculty member or other person written information that includes:
(1)  the price at which the publisher would make the textbook or supplemental material available to a college bookstore or other bookstore that generally serves the students of the institution and, if applicable, to the public;
(2)  the copyright dates of the current and three preceding editions of the textbook;
(3)  a description of any substantial content revisions made between the current edition of the textbook or supplemental material and the most recent preceding edition of the textbook or material, including the addition of new chapters, new material covering additional time periods, new themes, or new subject matter;
(4)  information as to whether the textbook or supplemental material is available in other formats, such as a paperback or unbound version; and
(5)  the price at which the publisher would make the textbook or supplemental material in any alternative format available to a bookstore described by Subdivision (1) and, if applicable, to the public.
(b)  A textbook publisher shall comply with this section with respect to a custom textbook only to the extent reasonably practicable.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 213 (H.B. 33), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 581 (S.B. 810), Sec. 38, eff. June 9, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter I. Textbooks › Section 51.455. Textbook Bundles

Sec. 51.455.  TEXTBOOK BUNDLES.  A textbook publisher that offers a textbook bundle for sale directly to students enrolled at an institution of higher education or, for resale purposes, to a college bookstore or other bookstore that generally serves the students of the institution shall also offer for sale to the students or bookstore, as applicable, each individual item of instructional material as a separate, unbundled item that is separately priced.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 213 (H.B. 33), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter K. Private Donor Research Fund › Section 51.551. Purpose

Sec. 51.551.  PURPOSE.  The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a private donor research fund to encourage donations from the private sector to support research and development in teacher education and teaching.
Added by Acts 1984, 68th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 28, art. III, part J, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1984.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter K. Private Donor Research Fund › Section 51.552. Fund

Sec. 51.552.  FUND.  (a)  A special fund to be known as the private donor research fund is created in the state treasury.
(b)  The fund shall be administered by the State Board of Education.
(c)  Biennially, the legislature may appropriate general revenue to the fund in an amount not to exceed the amount of donations to the fund during the preceding biennium.
(d)  In addition to donations from private sources and appropriations by the legislature, the board shall solicit money for the fund from the federal government.
Added by Acts 1984, 68th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 28, art. III, part J, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1984.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter K. Private Donor Research Fund › Section 51.553. Use of Fund

Sec. 51.553.  USE OF FUND.  (a)  The board shall develop concepts for research projects in the areas of teacher education and teaching and shall assign each research project, together with the amount of money from the fund necessary to implement the project, to an approved teacher education program of an institution of higher education or to a school district, as appropriate.
(b)  The board shall adopt guidelines to ensure it assigns projects and distributes money from the fund equitably among teacher education programs and equitably among school districts.  In addition, the board shall adopt standards and timetables for the projects it assigns and shall periodically review the progress of the projects.
Added by Acts 1984, 68th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 28, art. III, part J, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1984.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter N. Partnerships Between Community/junior Colleges and Other Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.661. Purpose

Sec. 51.661.  PURPOSE.  The purpose of this subchapter is to encourage partnerships between public community/junior colleges and other institutions of higher education that are located in the same state uniform service region as adopted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in order to improve the continuity, quality, and efficiency of educational programs and services.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 901, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 820, Sec. 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter N. Partnerships Between Community/junior Colleges and Other Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.6615. Definition

Sec. 51.6615.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 820, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter N. Partnerships Between Community/junior Colleges and Other Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.662. Partnership Agreements

Sec. 51.662.  PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.  With the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the governing boards of a public community/junior college and another institution of higher education that are located in the same state uniform service region as adopted by the coordinating board may enter into a partnership agreement designed to coordinate the management and operations of the institutions.  The agreements shall in no way abrogate the powers and duties of the boards with regard to the governance of their respective institutions.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 901, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 820, Sec. 41, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter N. Partnerships Between Community/junior Colleges and Other Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.663. Advisory Committee

Sec. 51.663.  ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  The governing boards of the participating institutions shall appoint an advisory committee composed of three members from each board.  The committee shall study the needs of the community served by the institutions and shall make recommendations to the respective boards concerning the development of coordinated programs and services to meet those needs.  The committee shall give particular attention to the continuity of curriculum offerings and to the joint use of faculty and staff, facilities, and library resources.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter N. Partnerships Between Community/junior Colleges and Other Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.664. Joint Use of Personnel

Sec. 51.664.  JOINT USE OF PERSONNEL.  By interagency contract the governing boards of the participating institutions may fill by joint appointment any administrative, faculty, or support position necessary for the operation of the institutions.  In such cases, salaries and benefits shall be prorated and paid from the funds of the respective institutions according to the share of each employee's responsibility to each institution.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter N. Partnerships Between Community/junior Colleges and Other Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.665. Support Services

Sec. 51.665.  SUPPORT SERVICES.  By interagency contract the governing boards of the participating institutions may assign the management and operation of selected services to one of the institutions in order to achieve cost effectiveness.  Such services include, but are not limited to, maintenance of building and grounds, operation of auxiliary enterprises, and operation of a jointly supported library.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter N. Partnerships Between Community/junior Colleges and Other Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.666. Facilities

Sec. 51.666.  FACILITIES.  A participating institution of higher education may lease facilities from or to the community/junior college for administrative and instructional purposes.  Community/junior college facilities may not be transferred to the other participating institution of higher education and may not be included in the space inventory of the other participating institution of higher education for formula funding purposes.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 901, Sec. 3, eff. Aug.30, 1993;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 820, Sec. 42, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter N. Partnerships Between Community/junior Colleges and Other Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.667. State Funding

Sec. 51.667.  STATE FUNDING.  The community/junior college shall receive state appropriations on the same formula basis as other community/junior colleges, and the other participating institution of higher education shall receive state appropriations on the same formula basis as other similar institutions of higher education.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 820, Sec. 43, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter N. Partnerships Between Community/junior Colleges and Other Institutions of Higher Education › Section 51.668. Continuing Responsibilities

Sec. 51.668.  CONTINUING RESPONSIBILITIES.  A participating community/junior college must continue to provide programs and services enumerated in Section 130.003(e). The role and scope of the other participating institution of higher education are subject to approval by the coordinating board.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 820, Sec. 44, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter O. Intellectual Property Policies › Section 51.680. Review by Commissioner of Higher Education

Sec. 51.680.  REVIEW BY COMMISSIONER OF HIGHER EDUCATION.  (a)  The commissioner of higher education, by December 31, 1987, shall review the intellectual property policies of institutions of higher education that were filed with the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 92 of the 69th Texas Legislature.  In this review, the commissioner shall determine, as a ministerial duty, without regard to the substance of the content thereof, whether the intellectual property policies address as a minimum standard the following matters:
(1)  disclosure of scientific and technological developments, including inventions, discoveries, trade secrets, and computer software;
(2)  institutional review of scientific and technological disclosures, including consideration of ownership and appropriate legal protection;
(3)  guidelines for licensing scientific and technological developments;
(4)  clear identification of ownership and licensing responsibilities for each class of intellectual property;
(5)  royalty participation by inventors and the institution;  and
(6)  equity and management participation on the part of the inventor or inventors in business entities that utilize technology created at the institution of higher education.
(b)  No later than January 31, 1988, the commissioner of higher education shall inform institutions of higher education whether their intellectual property policies meet the minimum standards set out in Subsection (a). Thereafter, an institution of higher education may file or post on the institution's website on the Internet in a manner available to the public policies amended to overcome any failure to meet the standards.  The commissioner shall within a reasonable time after receiving an amended policy inform the submitting institution whether it meets the standards.
(c)  It is a policy of the state that each institution of higher education shall at all times have a current copy of its intellectual property policies that meet the minimum standards set out in Subsection (a) posted on the institution's website on the Internet in a manner available to the public.  The commissioner of higher education shall establish procedures for the monitoring of this policy of the state.
(d)  Institutions of higher education not having an intellectual property policy meeting the minimum standards set out in Subsection (a) of this section by August 31, 1988, shall not receive funds under any state-run competitive research or advanced technology funding programs.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 772, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1266, Sec. 5.01, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.03, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter P. Fund for the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences › Section 51.701. Legislative Findings

Sec. 51.701.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:
(1)  strength in the manufacturing sector is critical to the United States' and Texas' international competitive position, as well as to the national security.  Manufacturing has the highest economic multiplier of any industrial sector, contributing to economic growth and personal wealth.  High technology manufacturing has the highest economic multiplier among manufacturing sectors;
(2)  the health of the manufacturing sector is critical for economic growth in Texas.  Texas, as a primary producer of raw materials, finds itself positioned to benefit tremendously from improvement and development of its manufacturing capabilities, even while the Texas economy suffers the consequences of having depended too heavily on production of raw materials alone;  and
(3)  manufacturing industry sales growth and productivity increases have been shown to move in direct relation to the performance of research and development by the industry.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 44, Sec. 1, eff. April 29, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter P. Fund for the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences › Section 51.702. Purpose

Sec. 51.702.  PURPOSE.  It is the intent of the legislature that Texas accept the challenge of becoming the nation's centerpoint for advanced manufacturing technology development by aggressively pursuing the siting in Texas of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, proposed by the National Academy of Sciences and the Manufacturing Science Board, and initiated by the National Machine Tool Industry.  With this centerpiece for advanced research and technology transfer in the area of manufacturing sciences, Texas could become a primary producer of high value-added products, with enormous benefits for the entire economy.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 44, Sec. 1, eff. April 29, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter P. Fund for the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences › Section 51.703. Definition

Sec. 51.703.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "fund" means the fund for the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 44, Sec. 1, eff. April 29, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter P. Fund for the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences › Section 51.704. Fund

Sec. 51.704.  FUND.  (a)  The fund for the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences is created as a special fund in the state treasury.
(b)  The fund consists of:
(1)  appropriations;  and
(2)  grants from industry and other sources.
(c)  For each biennium the legislature may appropriate to the fund an amount equal to the amount of donations received from private sources for the biennium, not to exceed $2 million per biennium.
(d)  The comptroller shall administer the fund until the center is located in Texas.
(e)  The comptroller may accept grants for the purpose of the fund.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 44, Sec. 1, eff. April 29, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 5.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter P. Fund for the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences › Section 51.705. Use of Fund

Sec. 51.705.  USE OF FUND.  (a)  When the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences is announced for location in Texas, the existing funds (and all subsequent funds) will be made available for use by the center in accordance with its charter.
(b)  Should the center not be located in Texas, the industry grants will be returned to their source and the state's matching appropriation will be held for reappropriation by the legislature.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 44, Sec. 1, eff. April 29, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter R. Educational Economic Policy Center › Section 51.751. Creation and Operation

Sec. 51.751.  CREATION AND OPERATION.  (a)  The Educational Economic Policy Center is created as a consortium of universities.  Each public senior college or university in the state shall participate in the Educational Economic Policy Center at the request of the governor.  The center shall represent business, finance, public policy, education, and other appropriate disciplines.
(b)  The center shall examine the efficiency of the public school system and the effectiveness of instructional methods and curricular programs and promote the use of successful methods and programs.  The center shall monitor and evaluate the implementation of the accountability system under Chapters 39 and 39A.
(c)  The center may be funded by donations, grants, and legislative appropriations.  The office of the governor may receive grants and donations for the purposes of this subchapter.
(d)  The center may assist the legislature with education policy studies related to the purposes of the center on approval of the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker.  The center may participate in collaborative studies with foundations or organizations within or outside the state.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 813, Sec. 6.08, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 34.051 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 4, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 4.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 21.003(31), eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.04, eff. September 1, 2019.