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2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter H. Center for Ports and Waterways › Section 88.607. Maritime/marine Industry Council

Sec. 88.607.  MARITIME/MARINE INDUSTRY COUNCIL.  (a)  The Maritime/Marine Industry Council is composed of at least nine persons appointed by the Director of the Texas Transportation Institute with at least the following representation:
(1)  one member shall be the President of the Texas Waterway Operators or the president's designated representative;
(2)  one member shall be the President of the Texas Ports Association or the president's designated representative;
(3)  four members shall be representatives from Texas ports to be selected by the membership of the Texas Ports Association;
(4)  three members shall be representatives from the barge industry;
(5)  the director of the center shall be an ex officio member;
(6)  a representative from the Texas Department of Transportation designated by the Texas Department of Transportation shall be an ex officio member;  and
(7)  two registered professional engineers having relevant marine experience shall be ex officio members.
(b)  The Maritime/Marine Industry Council shall make program priority recommendations to the director and serve as a resource group for the center.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 292, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter H. Center for Ports and Waterways › Section 88.608. Funding

Sec. 88.608.  FUNDING.  The center is authorized to receive state appropriated funds as deemed appropriate by the legislature.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 292, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter H. Center for Ports and Waterways › Section 88.609. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 88.609.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The center shall seek and may receive gifts and grants from federal sources, foundations, individuals, and other sources for the benefit of the center.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 292, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter H. Center for Ports and Waterways › Section 88.610. Contracts

Sec. 88.610.  CONTRACTS.  The center is authorized to enter into interagency contracts and agreements and to contract with local, state, county, federal, and private sources for work under the center's programs.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 292, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter I. -1. Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory › Section 88.701. Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Sec. 88.701.  TEXAS VETERINARY MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY.  The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is a state agency under the jurisdiction and supervision of the board.
Redesignated from Education Code, Subchapter I, Chapter 88 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (H.B. 2024), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter I. -1. Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory › Section 88.702. Executive Director and Employees

Sec. 88.702.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The board shall staff the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory with an executive director and other employees necessary for the agency to properly function.
(b)  The executive director and employees are eligible to participate in the retirement systems and personnel benefits available to employees of The Texas A&M University System.
Redesignated from Education Code, Subchapter I, Chapter 88 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (H.B. 2024), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter I. -1. Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory › Section 88.704. Conflict of Interest

Sec. 88.704.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  (a)  In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.
(b)  A person may not serve as the executive director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and may not be an employee of the laboratory employed in a "bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity," as that phrase is used for purposes of establishing an exemption to the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. Section 201 et seq.) if:
(1)  the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of veterinary medicine; or
(2)  the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of veterinary medicine.
(c)  A person may not serve as the executive director or act as the general counsel to the laboratory 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 laboratory.
Redesignated from Education Code, Subchapter I, Chapter 88 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (H.B. 2024), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter I. -1. Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory › Section 88.705. Use of Technology

Sec. 88.705.  USE OF TECHNOLOGY.  The executive director shall implement a policy requiring the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory to use appropriate technological solutions to improve the laboratory's ability to perform its functions.  The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the laboratory on the Internet.
Redesignated from Education Code, Subchapter I, Chapter 88 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (H.B. 2024), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter I. -1. Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory › Section 88.706. Negotiated Rulemaking; Alternative Dispute Resolution

Sec. 88.706.  NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.  (a)  The executive director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:
(1)  negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of rules by the laboratory; and
(2)  appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the laboratory's jurisdiction.
(b)  The laboratory's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.
(c)  The executive director shall designate a trained person to:
(1)  coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);
(2)  serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and
(3)  collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the laboratory.
Redesignated from Education Code, Subchapter I, Chapter 88 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (H.B. 2024), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter I. -1. Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory › Section 88.707. Fees

Sec. 88.707.  FEES.  (a)  The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory may charge and collect fees for goods and services the laboratory provides to any person, including a governmental entity.
(b)  The laboratory may adopt a fee or change the amount of a fee only after the laboratory:
(1)  at least 30 days before the date the laboratory adopts the fee or changes the amount of the fee, provides notice of the proposed fee:
(A)  in any newsletter distributed by the laboratory; and
(B)  on the laboratory's Internet website;
(2)  provides the public a reasonable opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed fee or fee amount; and
(3)  considers all public comments received under Subdivision (2).
Redesignated from Education Code, Subchapter I, Chapter 88 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (H.B. 2024), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter I. -1. Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory › Section 88.708. Powers and Duties

Sec. 88.708.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory shall:
(1)  provide diagnostic testing to aid in the identification of diseases affecting animals;
(2)  provide testing to facilitate the international, intrastate, or interstate shipment of animals;
(3)  identify and monitor disease epidemics in animals;
(4)  assist livestock owners and veterinarians to identify, diagnose, and treat disease and other animal health matters, including matters that could affect human health;
(5)  report the identification of a disease or other animal health matter, including a matter that could affect human health, to the appropriate state or federal agency or official as required by law;
(6)  disseminate to veterinarians, animal owners, and the public news and other information, including information relating to general trends in animal health derived from diagnostic testing, that the laboratory determines appropriate concerning animal disease outbreaks and other animal health matters, including matters that could affect human health; and
(7)  perform other functions as provided by law or that the laboratory determines necessary or appropriate to provide diagnostics, surveillance, and reporting of diseases affecting animals.
(b)  The laboratory may provide diagnostic testing services for pets and other domestic animals or out-of-state clients only when and to the extent that laboratory resources are not required for diagnostic testing services for livestock in this state.
Redesignated from Education Code, Subchapter I, Chapter 88 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (H.B. 2024), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter I. -1. Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory › Section 88.709. Complaints

Sec. 88.709.  COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the laboratory.  The laboratory shall maintain information about each complaint that includes:
(1)  the parties to the complaint;
(2)  the subject matter of the complaint;
(3)  a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint; and
(4)  the disposition of the complaint.
(b)  The laboratory shall make information available describing the laboratory's procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.
(c)  The laboratory shall periodically notify the parties to a complaint of the status of the complaint until final disposition.
Redesignated from Education Code, Subchapter I, Chapter 88 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (H.B. 2024), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter I. -1. Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory › Section 88.710. Plan Coordinator; National Poultry Improvement Plan

Sec. 88.710.  PLAN COORDINATOR; NATIONAL POULTRY IMPROVEMENT PLAN.  (a)  The poultry programs administrator for the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory serves as the state plan coordinator for the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
(b)  The state plan coordinator shall work with the Texas Poultry Improvement Board in the administration of the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
Redesignated from Education Code, Subchapter I, Chapter 88 and amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 111 (H.B. 2024), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter J. Center for Transportation Safety › Section 88.801. Definitions

Sec. 88.801.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Center" means the Center for Transportation Safety.
(2)  "Institute" means the Texas Transportation Institute, a component of The Texas A&M University System.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 714, Sec. 2, eff. June 13, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter J. Center for Transportation Safety › Section 88.802. Establishment

Sec. 88.802.  ESTABLISHMENT.  The Center for Transportation Safety is established as a component of the institute and shall be administered in the same manner as other programs of the institute.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 714, Sec. 2, eff. June 13, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter J. Center for Transportation Safety › Section 88.803. Programs

Sec. 88.803.  PROGRAMS.  (a)  The center shall conduct programs of research, education, and technology transfer to support the state's role in improving the safety of the roadways in this state.
(b)  The programs may include, but are not limited to:
(1)  developing and testing roadway safety technologies and supporting their implementation;
(2)  aiding transportation planners to better prepare for future roadway transportation needs;
(3)  studying complex policy issues and providing input as to how roadway safety affects such issues and affects roadway transportation for sustainable development;
(4)  conducting research and studies that foster productivity and competitiveness in the roadway safety industry;
(5)  fostering public awareness of the importance of roadway safety to the economy of this state;
(6)  transferring knowledge and technology to industry, state and local governments, and the public;
(7)  establishing programs and partnerships with public or private entities to develop and implement new policies, technology, strategies, relationships, and sources of funding;
(8)  studying environmental conflicts, complements, and risks associated with roadway transportation;
(9)  engaging in other activities consistent with the purpose of the center;  and
(10)  other activities as determined by the board.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 714, Sec. 2, eff. June 13, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter J. Center for Transportation Safety › Section 88.804. Contracts

Sec. 88.804.  CONTRACTS.  The center may enter into interagency contracts and agreements and may contract with local, state, county, federal, and private entities for work under the center's programs.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 714, Sec. 2, eff. June 13, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter K. Texas Agrilife Extension Service › Section 88.821. Definition

Sec. 88.821.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "extension service" means the Texas AgriLife Extension Service.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 954 (H.B. 3429), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 88 - Agencies and Services of the Texas a & M University System › Subchapter K. Texas Agrilife Extension Service › Section 88.822. Program Reports

Sec. 88.822.  PROGRAM REPORTS.  (a)  The extension service shall make a presentation to the commissioner of education, the commissioner of agriculture, and the commissioner of the Department of State Health Services and shall provide copies of reports to the Texas Education Agency, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of State Health Services, and any council in which representatives from all three of those agencies are members, on the following programs:
(1)  the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), which provides nutrition education for economically disadvantaged parents of young children;
(2)  the Better Living for Texans (BLT) program, a component of the national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides education programs to food stamp recipients, applicants, and other approved audiences to help improve their ability to plan and prepare nutritious meals, stretch food dollars, and prepare and store food safely; and
(3)  other similar programs as determined by the extension service.
(b)  Not later than December 15 of each even-numbered year, the extension service shall provide a copy of each report described by Subsection (a) to the legislature.
(c)  This section does not affect any other requirement for the extension service to make a report to any state or federal agency.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 954 (H.B. 3429), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 89 - The Texas A&m University System Health Science Center › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 89.001. Definitions

Sec. 89.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
(2)  "Health science center" means The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (S.B. 5), Sec. 8.01, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 89 - The Texas A&m University System Health Science Center › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 89.002. Composition

Sec. 89.002.  COMPOSITION.  (a)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center is composed of the following component institutions, agencies, and programs under the management and control of the board:
(1)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine;
(2)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry;
(3)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health;
(4)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy;
(5)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Nursing;
(6)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center School of Graduate Studies;
(7)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Institute of Biosciences and Technology;
(8)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Coastal Bend Health Education Center;
(9)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center South Texas Health Center; and
(10)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Rural and Community Health Institute.
(b)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry may use the name "Baylor" only:
(1)  in accordance with:
(A)  a license agreement between the health science center and Baylor University; or
(B)  other written approval from Baylor University; or
(2)  as otherwise permitted by law.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (S.B. 5), Sec. 8.01, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 89 - The Texas A&m University System Health Science Center › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 89.003. Mandatory Venue

Sec. 89.003.  MANDATORY VENUE.  (a)  Venue for a suit filed against the health science center, any component institution, agency, or program of the health science center, or any officer or employee of the health science center is in Brazos County.
(b)  This section does not waive any defense to or immunity from suit or liability that may be asserted by an entity or individual described by this section.
(c)  In case of a conflict between this section and any other law, this section controls.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (S.B. 5), Sec. 8.01, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 89 - The Texas A&m University System Health Science Center › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 89.004. Expenditure of State Funds

Sec. 89.004.  EXPENDITURE OF STATE FUNDS.  The board is authorized to expend funds appropriated to it by the legislature for all lawful purposes of the health science center and its component institutions, agencies, and programs as well as funds available under the authority of Section 18, Article VII, Texas Constitution, for the purposes expressed in that section for the support of the health science center and its component institutions, agencies, and programs.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (S.B. 5), Sec. 8.01, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle D - The Texas a & M University System › Chapter 89 - The Texas A&m University System Health Science Center › Subchapter B. The Texas A&m University System Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy › Section 89.051. The Texas A&m University System Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy

Sec. 89.051.  THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER IRMA LERMA RANGEL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY.  (a)  The board shall maintain a college of pharmacy as a component of the health science center.
(b)  The college shall be known as The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, and the primary building in which the school is operated shall be located in Kleberg County and must include "Irma Rangel" in its official name.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (S.B. 5), Sec. 8.01, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (H.B. 2561), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions › Section 95.01. Board of Regents

Sec. 95.01.  BOARD OF REGENTS.  The organization, control, and management of the state university system is vested in the Board of Regents, Texas State University System.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3218, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions › Section 95.02. Board Members: Appointment, Qualifications, Terms

Sec. 95.02.  BOARD MEMBERS:  APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS, TERMS.  The board is composed of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.  The members hold office for terms of six years, with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of odd-numbered years.  Each member of the board shall be a qualified voter;  and the members shall be selected from different portions of the state.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3218, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2837, ch. 484, art. III, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions › Section 95.03. Board Meetings

Sec. 95.03.  BOARD MEETINGS.  The board shall provide for regular meetings for the transaction of business pertaining to the affairs of the state university system.  The chairman or a majority of the members of the board by petition may at any time call a special meeting of the board and fix the time and place thereof.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3219, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3050, ch. 524, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions › Section 95.04. Per Diem; Expenses

Sec. 95.04.  PER DIEM;  EXPENSES.  Members of the board shall receive a per diem payment as provided by the legislature and shall in addition be reimbursed for the actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.  Payment shall be made out of the appropriation for the support and maintenance of the state university system as the board may direct.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3219, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3050, ch. 524, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions › Section 95.05. Quorum

Sec. 95.05.  QUORUM.  Five members of the board shall be a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting and, unless a greater number is required by the board's rules, the act of a majority of the members present at any meeting shall be the act of the board.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3053, ch. 524, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter A. Administrative Provisions › Section 95.06. System Central Administration Office; Executive Officer

Sec. 95.06.  SYSTEM CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE;  EXECUTIVE OFFICER.  (a)  The central administration office of the university system shall provide oversight and coordination of the activities of each component institution within the system.
(b)  The board shall appoint an executive officer of the university system and determine the executive officer's term of office, salary, and duties.
(c)  The executive officer shall recommend a plan for the organization of the university system and the appointment of a president for each component institution within the system.
(d)  The executive officer is responsible to the board for the general management and success of the university system, and the board shall cooperate with the executive officer to carry out that responsibility.
(e)  In addition to other powers and duties provided by this code or other law, the central administration office of the system shall recommend necessary policies and rules to the governing board of the system to ensure conformity with all laws and rules and to provide uniformity in data collection and financial reporting procedures.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 464, Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.21. General Responsibilities and Authority of Board

Sec. 95.21.  GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY OF BOARD.  (a)  The board is responsible for the general control and management of the universities in the system and may erect, equip, and repair buildings;  purchase libraries, furniture, apparatus, fuel, and other necessary supplies;  employ and discharge presidents or principals, teachers, treasurers, and other employees;  fix the salaries of the persons employed;  and perform such other acts as in the judgment of the board contribute to the development of the universities in the system or the welfare of their students.
(b)  The board has authority to promulgate and enforce such rules, regulations, and orders for the operation, control, and management of the university system and its institutions as the board may deem either necessary or desirable.  When a power is vested in the board, the board may adopt a rule, regulation, or order delegating such power to any officer, employee, or committee as the board may designate.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3219, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3050, ch. 524, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.22. Inspection of Universities

Sec. 95.22.  INSPECTION OF UNIVERSITIES.  The board as a whole or by committee shall visit each university under its control and management at least once during each scholastic year, inspect its work, and gather information which will enable the board to perform its duties intelligently and effectively.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3219, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3050, ch. 524, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.23. Local Committees of Board

Sec. 95.23.  LOCAL COMMITTEES OF BOARD.  At least once a year each local committee of the board shall meet on the campus of the institution for which the local committee is responsible for reporting to the board.  At the meeting, the local committee shall confer with the institution's officials and carefully examine all phases of the operations of the institution.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3219, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.24. Admission; Diplomas and Certificates

Sec. 95.24.  ADMISSION;  DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES.  The board may determine the conditions on which students may be admitted to the universities, the grades of certificates issued, the conditions for the award of certificates and diplomas, and the authority by which certificates and diplomas are signed.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3219, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.25. Teaching Certificates

Sec. 95.25.  TEACHING CERTIFICATES.  Diplomas and teachers certificates of each of the system universities authorize the holders to teach in the public schools.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3220, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.27. Annual Report to Governor

Sec. 95.27.  ANNUAL REPORT TO GOVERNOR.  The board shall make an annual report to the governor showing the general condition of the affairs of each university in the system and making recommendations for its future management and welfare.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3220, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.28. Disbursement of Funds

Sec. 95.28.  DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS.  All appropriations made by the legislature for the support and maintenance of the system universities, for the purchase of land or buildings for the universities, for the erection or repair of buildings, for the purchase of apparatus, libraries, or equipment of any kind, or for any other improvement of any kind shall be disbursed under the direction and authority of the board.  The board may formulate rules for the general control and management of the universities, for the auditing and approving of accounts, and for the issuance of vouchers and warrants which are necessary for the efficient administration of the universities.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3220, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.29. Financial Statements and Recommendations

Sec. 95.29.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.  The board shall file in each house of the legislature at each of its regular biennial sessions a statement of the receipts and expenditures of each of the system universities, showing the amount of salaries paid to the various teachers, contingent expenses, expenditures for improvements, and other items of expense.  The board shall also file its recommendations for appropriations for the universities.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3220, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.30. Eminent Domain

Sec. 95.30.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  The board has the power of eminent domain to acquire for the use of the system universities the lands necessary and proper for carrying out their purposes, in the manner prescribed in Title 4, Chapter 21, of the Property Code.  The taking of the land is for the use of the state.  The board shall not be required to deposit a bond or the amount equal to the award of damages by the commissioners as provided in Section 21.021 of the Property Code.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3220, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 403, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.31. Acquisition of Land; Procedures

Sec. 95.31.  ACQUISITION OF LAND;  PROCEDURES.  The board may acquire land, including the improvements thereupon, needed for the proper operation of a system university.  The acquisition may be by grant, purchase, lease, exchange, gift, devise, or by condemnation.
If the board and the landowner cannot agree on the sale and purchase of the land, the board may request the attorney general to proceed to condemn the land as provided by law.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3220, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1161, ch. 434, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 1975;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3050, ch. 524, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 403, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.32. Dormitories

Sec. 95.32.  DORMITORIES.  (a)  The board may enter into contracts with persons, firms, or corporations for the erection of dormitories at a university, and may purchase or lease lands and other appurtenances for the construction of the dormitories, provided that the state incurs no liability for the buildings or the sites.
(b)  The board may make contracts with reference to the collection and disposition of the revenue derived from the dormitories in the acquisition, management, and maintenance of the buildings.
(c)  The board may adopt rules and regulations it deems reasonable requiring any class or classes of students to reside in the dormitories or other buildings.  Absolute management and control of the dormitories constructed is vested in the board.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3221, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1162, ch. 434, Sec. 5, eff. June 19, 1975.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.33. Management of Property

Sec. 95.33.  MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTY.  The board of regents of the Texas State University System has the sole and exclusive management and control of the lands set aside and appropriated to, or acquired by, the Texas State University System.  The board may sell, lease, and otherwise manage, control, and use the lands in any manner and at prices and under terms and conditions the board deems best for the interest of the Texas State University System, not in conflict with the constitution.  However, the land shall not be sold at a price less per acre than that at which the same class of other public land may be sold under the statutes.  No grazing lease shall be made for a period of more than 10 years.
Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1447, ch. 636, Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3050, ch. 524, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.34. Donations, Gifts, Grants, and Endowments

Sec. 95.34.  DONATIONS, GIFTS, GRANTS, AND ENDOWMENTS.  (a)  The board may accept donations, gifts, grants, and endowments for the universities under its control to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, and provisions declared in writing in the donation, gift, grant, or endowment, not inconsistent with the laws of the state or with the objectives and proper management of the universities.  All money accepted under the authority of this section shall be deposited to the credit of one or more special funds created by the board for the university system or universities in the system.  The board shall designate one or more depositories for the money received and shall accord money deposited in them the same protection by the pledging of assets of a depository as is required for the protection of public funds.
(b)  The board may deposit in one or more appropriate accounts created by the board all funds received as administrative fees or charges for services rendered in the management and administration of any trust estate under the control of the board.  The funds so received as administrative fees or charges may be expended by the board for any educational purpose of the university system or universities in the system.
Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1447, ch. 636, Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3050, ch. 524, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.36. Management and Lease of Land

Sec. 95.36.  MANAGEMENT AND LEASE OF LAND.  (a)  The board may lease for oil, gas, sulphur, ore, and other mineral development all land under its control.  The board may make and enter into pooling agreements, division orders, or other contracts necessary in the management and development of its land.  All leases, pooling agreements, division orders, or other contracts entered into shall be on terms which the board deems in the best interest of the system and the system universities.  No lease shall be sold for less than the royalty and rental terms demanded at that time by the General Land Office in the sale of oil, gas, and other mineral leases of the public lands of the State of Texas.
(b)  Except as provided in Subsection (c) of this section, any money received by virtue of this section and the income from the investment of such money shall be deposited in a special fund managed by the board to be known as the Texas State University System special mineral fund.  Money in the fund is considered to be institutional funds, as defined by Section 51.009, of the system and its component institutions and is to be used exclusively for those entities.  All deposits in and investments of the fund shall be made in accordance with Section 51.0031.  Section 34.017, Natural Resources Code, does not apply to the fund.
(c)  All money received by virtue of the lease of land given to the board by a will, instrument in writing, or other means shall be deposited to the credit of one or more special funds created by the board for the university system or universities in the system.  The board shall designate one or more depositories for the money received and shall accord money deposited in them the same protection by the pledging of assets of a depository as is required for the protection of public funds.  Money deposited in a special fund may be used by the board for payment of principal and interest on revenue bonds or notes issued by the board and for any other use or purpose which in the judgment of the board may be for the good of the university system or the universities in the system.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3053, ch. 524, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 55.04, eff. September 28, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 95 - Administration of the Texas State University System › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Board › Section 95.37. Delinquent Student Loan Accounts; Venue

Sec. 95.37.  DELINQUENT STUDENT LOAN ACCOUNTS;  VENUE.  A suit by the Texas State University System on its own behalf or on behalf of a component institution of the Texas State University System to recover a delinquent student loan, account, or debt owed to the Texas State University System or a component institution of the Texas State University System shall be brought in Travis County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 403, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 96 - Institutions of the Texas State University System › Subchapter A. Sul Ross State University › Section 96.01. Sul Ross State University

Sec. 96.01.  SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY.  Sul Ross State University is a coeducational institution of higher education located in the city of Alpine, with an upper-level educational center known as Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College operated in the cities of Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde.  The university is under the management and control of the Board of Regents, Texas State University System.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3222, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 2, eff. May 17, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 96 - Institutions of the Texas State University System › Subchapter A. Sul Ross State University › Section 96.02. Reference to Uvalde Study Center

Sec. 96.02.  REFERENCE TO UVALDE STUDY CENTER.  A reference in law to the Uvalde Study Center of Sul Ross State University means Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 3, eff. May 17, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 96 - Institutions of the Texas State University System › Subchapter C. Texas State University › Section 96.41. Texas State University

Sec. 96.41.  TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY.  Texas State University is a coeducational institution of higher education with campuses located in the city of San Marcos and in the city of Round Rock.  The university is under the management and control of the Board of Regents, Texas State University System.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3223, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 386, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 30 (S.B. 974), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle E - The Texas State University System › Chapter 96 - Institutions of the Texas State University System › Subchapter D. Sam Houston State University › Section 96.61. Sam Houston State University

Sec. 96.61.  SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY.  (a)  Sam Houston State University is a coeducational institution of higher education located in the city of Huntsville.  It is under the management and control of the Board of Regents, Texas State University System.
(b)  The board may not change the name of the university.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3223, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1160, ch. 434, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1975.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 675 (H.B. 1418), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.