reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.284. Amnesty for Students Reporting Certain Incidents

Sec. 51.284.  AMNESTY FOR STUDENTS REPORTING CERTAIN INCIDENTS.  (a) A postsecondary educational institution may not take any disciplinary action against a student enrolled at the institution who in good faith reports to the institution being the victim of, or a witness to, an incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking for a violation by the student of the institution's code of conduct occurring at or near the time of the incident, regardless of the location at which the incident occurred or the outcome of the institution's disciplinary process regarding the incident, if any.
(b)  A postsecondary educational institution may investigate to determine whether a report of an incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking was made in good faith.
(c)  A determination that a student is entitled to amnesty under Subsection (a) is final and may not be revoked.
(d)  Subsection (a) does not apply to a student who reports the student's own commission or assistance in the commission of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
(e)  This section may not be construed to limit a postsecondary educational institution's ability to provide amnesty from application of the institution's policies in circumstances not described by Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 720 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 51.9366 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 3, 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 E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.285. Victim Request Not to Investigate

Sec. 51.285.  VICTIM REQUEST NOT TO INVESTIGATE.  (a)  If an alleged victim of an incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking reported to a postsecondary educational institution requests the institution not to investigate the alleged incident, the institution may investigate the alleged incident in a manner that complies with the confidentiality requirements under Section 51.291.  In determining whether to investigate the alleged incident, the institution shall consider:
(1)  the seriousness of the alleged incident;
(2)  whether the institution has received other reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking committed by the alleged perpetrator or perpetrators;
(3)  whether the alleged incident poses a risk of harm to others; and
(4)  any other factors the institution determines relevant.
(b)  If a postsecondary educational institution decides not to investigate an alleged incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking based on the alleged victim's request not to investigate, the institution shall take any steps the institution determines necessary to protect the health and safety of the institution's community in relation to the alleged incident.
(c)  A postsecondary educational institution shall inform an alleged victim of an incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking who requests the institution not to investigate the alleged incident of the institution's decision whether to investigate the alleged incident.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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 E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.286. Disciplinary Process for Certain Violations

Sec. 51.286.  DISCIPLINARY PROCESS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.  A postsecondary educational institution that initiates a disciplinary process concerning an allegation that a student enrolled at the institution violated the institution's code of conduct by committing sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking shall:
(1)  provide to the student and the alleged victim a prompt and equitable opportunity to present witnesses and other evidence relevant to the alleged violation during the disciplinary process;
(2)  ensure that both the student and the alleged victim have reasonable and equitable access to all evidence relevant to the alleged violation in the institution's possession, including any statements made by the alleged victim or by other persons, information stored electronically, written or electronic communications, social media posts, or physical evidence, redacted as necessary to comply with any applicable federal or state law regarding confidentiality; and
(3)  take reasonable steps to protect the student and the alleged victim from retaliation and harassment during the pendency of the disciplinary process.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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 E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.287. Student Withdrawal or Graduation Pending Disciplinary Charges

Sec. 51.287.  STUDENT WITHDRAWAL OR GRADUATION PENDING DISCIPLINARY CHARGES.  (a)  If a student withdraws or graduates from a postsecondary educational institution pending a disciplinary charge alleging that the student violated the institution's code of conduct by committing sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking, the institution:
(1)  may not end the disciplinary process or issue a transcript to the student until the institution makes a final determination of responsibility; and
(2)  shall expedite the institution's disciplinary process as necessary to accommodate both the student's and the alleged victim's interest in a speedy resolution.
(b)  On request by another postsecondary educational institution, a postsecondary educational institution shall provide to the requesting institution information relating to a determination by the institution that a student enrolled at the institution violated the institution's code of conduct by committing sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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 E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.288. Trauma-Informed Investigation Training

Sec. 51.288.  TRAUMA-INFORMED INVESTIGATION TRAINING.  Each peace officer employed by a postsecondary educational institution shall complete training on trauma-informed investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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 E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.289. Memoranda of Understanding Required

Sec. 51.289.  MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING REQUIRED.  To facilitate effective communication and coordination regarding allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at the institution, a postsecondary educational institution shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with one or more:
(1)  local law enforcement agencies;
(2)  sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking advocacy groups; and
(3)  hospitals or other medical resource providers.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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 E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.290. Responsible and Confidential Employee; Student Advocate

Sec. 51.290.  RESPONSIBLE AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE; STUDENT ADVOCATE.  (a)  Each postsecondary educational institution shall:
(1)  designate:
(A)  one or more employees to act as responsible employees for purposes of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. Section 1681 et seq.); and
(B)  one or more employees as persons to whom students enrolled at the institution may speak confidentially concerning sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking; and
(2)  inform each student enrolled at the institution of the responsible and confidential employees designated under Subdivision (1).
(b)  A postsecondary educational institution may designate one or more students enrolled at the institution as student advocates to whom other students enrolled at the institution may speak confidentially concerning sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.  The institution shall notify each student enrolled at the institution of the student advocates designated under this subsection.
(c)  A confidential employee designated under Subsection (a)(1)(B) or a student advocate designated under Subsection (b) may not disclose any communication made by a student to the employee or advocate unless the student consents to the disclosure or the employee or advocate is required to make the disclosure under state or federal law.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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 E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.291. Confidentiality

Sec. 51.291.  CONFIDENTIALITY.  (a)  The protections provided by this section apply to:
(1)  an alleged victim of an incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking reported to a postsecondary educational institution;
(2)  a person who reports to a postsecondary educational institution an incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking, who sought guidance from the institution concerning such an incident, or who participated in the institution's investigation of such an incident; and
(3)  a person who is alleged in a report made to a postsecondary educational institution to have committed or assisted in the commission of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking if, after completing an investigation, the institution determines the report to be unsubstantiated or without merit.
(b)  Unless waived in writing by the person, the identity of a person described by Subsection (a):
(1)  is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code; and
(2)  may be disclosed only to:
(A)  the postsecondary educational institution to which the report described by Subsection (a) is made as necessary to conduct an investigation of the report;
(B)  a law enforcement officer as necessary to conduct a criminal investigation of the report described by Subsection (a); or
(C)  a health care provider in an emergency situation, as determined necessary by the institution.
(c)  A disclosure under Subsection (b) is not a voluntary disclosure for purposes of Section 552.007, Government Code.
(d)  Information regarding an incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking disclosed to a health care provider or other medical provider employed by a postsecondary educational institution is confidential and may be shared by the provider only with the victim's consent. The provider must provide aggregate data or other nonidentifying information regarding those incidents to the institution's Title IX coordinator.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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 E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.292. Compliance

Sec. 51.292.  COMPLIANCE.  (a)  If the coordinating board determines that a postsecondary educational institution is not in substantial compliance with this subchapter, the coordinating board may assess an administrative penalty against the institution in an amount not to exceed $2 million.  In determining the amount of the penalty, the coordinating board shall consider the nature of the violation and the number of students enrolled at the institution.
(b)  If the coordinating board assesses an administrative penalty against a postsecondary educational institution under Subsection (a), the coordinating board shall provide to the institution written notice of the coordinating board's reasons for assessing the penalty.
(c)  A postsecondary educational institution assessed an administrative penalty under Subsection (a) may appeal the penalty in the manner provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
(d)  A postsecondary educational institution may not pay an administrative penalty assessed under Subsection (a) using state or federal money.
(e)  An administrative penalty collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the sexual assault program fund established under Section 420.008, Government Code.
(f)  The coordinating board shall annually submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the standing legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over legislation concerning sexual assault at postsecondary educational institutions a report regarding compliance with this subchapter, including a summary of the postsecondary educational institutions found not to be in substantial compliance as provided by this section and any penalties assessed under this section during the preceding year.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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 E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.293. Equal Access

Sec. 51.293.  EQUAL ACCESS.  In implementing the requirements under this subchapter, a postsecondary educational institution shall, to the greatest extent practicable, ensure equal access for students enrolled at or employees of the institution who are persons with disabilities.  The institution shall make reasonable efforts to consult with a disability services office of the institution, advocacy groups for people with disabilities, and other relevant stakeholders to assist the institution with complying with the institution's duties under this section.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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 E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.294. Advisory Committee

Sec. 51.294.  ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The commissioner of higher education shall establish an advisory committee to:
(1)  make recommendations to the coordinating board regarding rules for adoption under Section 51.295; and
(2)  develop recommended training for responsible and confidential employees designated under Section 51.290 and for Title IX coordinators at postsecondary educational institutions.
(b)  The advisory committee consists of nine members appointed by the commissioner of higher education.  Each member must be a chief executive officer of a postsecondary educational institution or a representative designated by that officer.
(c)  The advisory committee shall annually review and, if necessary, update the training recommended under Subsection (a)(2).
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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 E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking › Section 51.295. Rules

Sec. 51.295.  RULES.  (a)  The coordinating board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement and enforce this subchapter, including rules that:
(1)  define relevant terms; and
(2)  ensure implementation of this subchapter in a manner that complies with federal law regarding confidentiality of student educational information, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g).
(b)  In adopting rules under this section, the coordinating board shall consult with relevant stakeholders.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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 F. Required and Elective Courses › Section 51.302. American or Texas History

Sec. 51.302.  AMERICAN OR TEXAS HISTORY.  (a)  In this section, "general academic teaching institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), a college or university receiving state support or state aid from public funds may not grant a baccalaureate degree or a lesser degree or academic certificate to any person unless the person has credit for six semester hours or its equivalent in American History.  A student is entitled to submit as much as three semester hours of credit or its equivalent in Texas History in partial satisfaction of this requirement.  The college or university may determine that a student has satisfied this requirement in whole or part on the basis of credit granted to the student by the college or university for a substantially equivalent course completed at another accredited college or university, or on the basis of the student's successful completion of an advanced standing examination administered on the conditions and under the circumstances common for the college or university's advanced standing examinations.  The college or university may grant as much as three semester hours of credit or its equivalent toward satisfaction of this requirement for substantially equivalent work completed by a student in the program of an approved senior R.O.T.C. unit.
(c)  The governing board of a general academic teaching institution that offers a joint baccalaureate degree program under a contract with a foreign college or university may exempt a student enrolled in the joint degree program from the course requirement prescribed by Subsection (b) if the student:
(1)  enrolled in the foreign college or university before enrolling in the joint degree program or is otherwise considered to be primarily a student of the foreign college or university; and
(2)  successfully completes the American Way course described by Section 51.301(d) at the institution the student attends or, with the approval of that institution, at another general academic teaching institution that offers the course.
(d)  A college or university receiving state support or state aid from public funds that does not offer at least three semester credit hours or the equivalent in Texas History to undergraduate students shall enter into an agreement with another postsecondary educational institution to offer to the college or university's undergraduate students at least three semester credit hours or the equivalent in Texas History.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 5, Sec. 1, eff. March 23, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 539 (S.B. 1051), Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 2007.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1062 (S.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 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 F. Required and Elective Courses › Section 51.303. Elective Courses in Dactylology

Sec. 51.303.  ELECTIVE COURSES IN DACTYLOLOGY.  (a)  In this section, "dactylology" means the art of communicating ideas by signs made with the fingers, as in the manual alphabets of deaf-mutes.
(b)  Any state college or university offering a fully accredited program for teachers of the deaf may offer a three-hour elective course in dactylology.
(c)  American Sign Language is recognized as a language, and any state institute of higher education may offer an elective course in American Sign Language.  A student is entitled to count credit received for a course in American Sign Language toward satisfaction of a foreign language requirement of the institution of higher education where it is offered.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 735, ch. 327, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 27, 1979.
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. Required and Elective Courses › Section 51.304. Courses in Military and Naval Training

Sec. 51.304.  COURSES IN MILITARY AND NAVAL TRAINING.  The governing board of any state-supported institution of higher education may request the United States Department of Defense to establish and maintain courses in military and naval training qualifying men student graduates of the courses for reserve commission awards as a part of its curriculum.  The board may enter into mutually agreeable contracts for that purpose.  The work of the students enrolling in the courses may be credited toward degree requirements under regulations prescribed by the board.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
2023 Texas Statutes › Education Code › Title 3 - Higher Education › Subtitle A - Higher Education in General › Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education › Subchapter F. Required and Elective Courses › Section 51.3041. Award of Course Credit for Military Training

Sec. 51.3041.  AWARD OF COURSE CREDIT FOR MILITARY TRAINING.  (a)  In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(b)  An institution of higher education shall consider, in determining whether to award to a student course credit toward a degree or certificate offered by the institution for the student's completion of certain military training:
(1)  any official military record presented to the institution by the student that:
(A)  describes the substance of the training completed by the student; and
(B)  verifies the student's successful completion of that training; and
(2)  whether the substance of that training satisfies the purpose of the course for which the student seeks credit as described in the institution's course catalog.
(c)  This section applies to a student who has completed certain military training and is admitted to the institution, including a student who is readmitted under Section 51.9242.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 549 (H.B. 1170), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 907 (H.B. 133), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 133 (H.B. 33), 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 F. Required and Elective Courses › Section 51.3042. Award of Course Credit for Military Service

Sec. 51.3042.  AWARD OF COURSE CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE.  (a)  In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(b)  An institution of higher education shall award to an undergraduate student who is admitted to the institution, including a student who is readmitted under Section 51.9242, course credit for all physical education courses required by the institution for an undergraduate degree and for additional semester credit hours, not to exceed 12, that may be applied to satisfy any elective course requirements for the student's degree program for courses outside the student's major or minor if the student:
(1)  graduated from a public or private high school accredited by a generally recognized accrediting organization or from a high school operated by the United States Department of Defense; and
(2)  is an honorably discharged former member of the armed forces of the United States who:
(A)  completed at least two years of service in the armed forces; or
(B)  was discharged because of a disability.
(c)  This section does not prohibit an institution of higher education from awarding additional course credit for a student's military service as the institution considers appropriate.
(d)  An institution of higher education may adopt rules requiring reasonable proof from a student of the fact and duration of the student's military service and of the student's military discharge status.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 597 (H.B. 269), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 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 F. Required and Elective Courses › Section 51.305. Personal Financial Literacy Training

Sec. 51.305.  PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING.  (a)  In this section:
(1)  "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(2)  "General academic teaching institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(b)  The coordinating board by rule shall:
(1)  require a general academic teaching institution to offer training in personal financial literacy to provide students of the institution with the knowledge and skills necessary as self-supporting adults to make critical decisions relating to personal financial matters; and
(2)  determine the topics to be covered by the training, which may include budgeting, credit cards, spending, saving, loan repayment and consolidation, taxes, retirement planning, insurance, and financing of health care and other benefits.
(c)  The coordinating board by rule may provide for the training required under this section to be offered in an online course.
(d)  Expired.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 230 (H.B. 399), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1221 (S.B. 1590), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 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 F. Required and Elective Courses › Section 51.307. Rules

Sec. 51.307.  RULES.  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 273, Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 1993.  Redesignated from Sec. 51.306(n) and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 4.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
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. Required and Elective Courses › Section 51.308. Driver Education

Sec. 51.308.  DRIVER EDUCATION.  A driver education course for the purpose of preparing students to obtain a driver's license may be offered by an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, with the approval of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1009, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 51.307 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(19), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1786), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
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. Required and Elective Courses › Section 51.309. Pain Treatment Medical Education Course Work

Sec. 51.309.  PAIN TREATMENT MEDICAL EDUCATION COURSE WORK.  (a)  Each medical school shall determine the extent to which pain treatment medical education course work is meeting the instructional elements described in Subsection (b) and is offered to all students enrolled in medical schools.
(b)  Pain treatment medical education course work should include instruction in:
(1)  pain assessment in adults, children, and special populations, including elderly and impaired individuals;
(2)  pain anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, and pharmacology of opioid and nonopioid analgesic drugs, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics;
(3)  the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of drug administration, side effects, treatment outcome, and the outcome of behavioral and other psychological therapy for pain;
(4)  the psychological, social, economic, and emotional impact of malignant and nonmalignant acute and chronic pain on patients;
(5)  indications for and outcomes of anesthetic and neurosurgical pain-relieving techniques, including nerve blocks and neuroaugmentative and neuroablative techniques;  and
(6)  the outcome of treatment of pain emanating from a damaged nervous system and neuropathic pain.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 174, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 61.785 by Acts 2001, ch. 1420, Sec. 4.012, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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 51.331. Definitions

Sec. 51.331.  DEFINITIONS. (a)  The definitions provided by Section 61.003 apply to this subchapter.
(b)  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Basic academic skills education" means non-course competency-based developmental education programs and interventions designed for students whose performance falls significantly below college readiness standards.
(2)  "Program evaluation" means a systematic method of collecting, analyzing, and using information to answer questions about developmental education courses, interventions, and policies, particularly about their effectiveness and cost-efficiency.
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. 1.02, 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 F. -1. Texas Success Initiative › Section 51.332. Applicability

Sec. 51.332.  APPLICABILITY.  This subchapter does not apply to:
(1)  a student who has graduated with an associate or baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education;
(2)  a student who transfers to an institution of higher education from a private or independent institution of higher education or an accredited out-of-state institution of higher education and who has satisfactorily completed college-level coursework;
(3)  a student who is enrolled in a certificate program of one year or less at a public junior college, a public technical institute, or a public state college;
(4)  a student who is serving on active duty as a member of:
(A)  the armed forces of the United States; or
(B)  the Texas National Guard;
(5)  a student who is currently serving as and, for at least the three-year period preceding enrollment, has served as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; or
(6)  a student who on or after August 1, 1990, was honorably discharged, retired, or released from:
(A)  active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard; or
(B)  service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 51.3062(r) by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 842 (H.B. 2223), Sec. 1.03, 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 F. -1. Texas Success Initiative › Section 51.333. College Readiness Assessment Required

Sec. 51.333.  COLLEGE READINESS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED.  (a)  An institution of higher education shall, using an assessment instrument designated by the board under Section 51.334, assess the academic skills of each entering undergraduate student to determine the student's readiness to enroll in freshman-level academic coursework.
(b)  An institution of higher education may not use the assessment required under this section or the results of the assessment as a condition of admission to the institution.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 51.3062(b) by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 842 (H.B. 2223), Sec. 1.04, 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 F. -1. Texas Success Initiative › Section 51.334. Assessment Instruments

Sec. 51.334.  ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS.  (a)  The board shall designate one or more instruments for use by institutions of higher education in assessing students under this subchapter.
(b)  Each assessment instrument designated by the board for use under this subchapter must be diagnostic in nature and designed to assess a student's readiness to perform freshman-level academic coursework.  The board shall prescribe a single standard or set of standards for each assessment instrument to effectively measure student readiness as demonstrated by current research.
(c)  For each assessment instrument designated by the board for use under this subchapter, the board shall prescribe a score below which a student is eligible for basic academic skills education.
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. 1.05, 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 F. -1. Texas Success Initiative › Section 51.335. College Readiness Advising

Sec. 51.335.  COLLEGE READINESS ADVISING.  (a)  If a student fails to meet the assessment standards described by Section 51.334(b), the institution of higher education shall work with the student to develop a plan to assist the student in becoming ready to perform freshman-level academic coursework.  The plan must be designed on an individual basis to provide the best opportunity for each student to attain that readiness.
(b)  Each institution of higher education shall establish a program to advise students regarding coursework and other means by which students can develop the academic skills required to successfully complete college-level work.
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. 1.06, 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 F. -1. Texas Success Initiative › Section 51.337. Reevaluation of College Readiness

Sec. 51.337.  REEVALUATION OF COLLEGE READINESS.  (a)  A student may retake an assessment instrument designated by the board for use under this subchapter at any time to determine readiness to perform freshman-level academic coursework.
(b)  An institution of higher education shall determine when a student is ready to perform freshman-level academic coursework.  The institution must make its determination using learning outcomes for developmental education courses developed by the board based on established college and career readiness standards and student performance on one or more appropriate assessments.
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. 1.08, 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 F. -1. Texas Success Initiative › Section 51.339. Professional Development for Developmental Education

Sec. 51.339.  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION.  The board, in consultation with institutions of higher education, shall develop and provide professional development programs, including instruction in differentiated instruction methods designed to address students' diverse learning needs, to faculty and staff who provide developmental coursework, including basic academic skills education, to students.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 51.3062(i-4) by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 842 (H.B. 2223), Sec. 1.10, 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 F. -1. Texas Success Initiative › Section 51.340. Funding

Sec. 51.340.  FUNDING.  (a)  The legislature shall appropriate money for approved non-degree-credit developmental courses, including basic academic skills education, except that legislative appropriations may not be used for developmental coursework taken by a student in excess of:
(1)  for a general academic teaching institution:
(A)  9 semester credit hours; or
(B)  18 semester credit hours, if the developmental coursework is English for speakers of other languages; and
(2)  for a public junior college, public technical institute, or public state college:
(A)  18 semester credit hours; or
(B)  27 semester credit hours, if the developmental coursework is English for speakers of other languages.
(b)  The board may develop formulas to supplement the funding of developmental academic programs by institutions of higher education, including formulas for supplementing the funding of non-course-based programs. The board may develop a performance funding formula by which institutions of higher education may receive additional funding for each student who completes the success initiative established under this subchapter and then successfully completes college coursework. The legislature may appropriate the money required to provide the additional funding under those formulas.
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. 1.11, 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 F. -1. Texas Success Initiative › Section 51.341. Report to Board

Sec. 51.341.  REPORT TO BOARD.  Each institution of higher education, other than a medical and dental unit, shall report annually to the board on the success of its students and the effectiveness of its success initiative.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 51.3062(n) by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 842 (H.B. 2223), Sec. 1.12, 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 F. -1. Texas Success Initiative › Section 51.342. Report to School Districts

Sec. 51.342.  REPORT TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS.  An institution of higher education that administers an assessment instrument to students under this subchapter shall report to each school district from which assessed students graduated high school all available information regarding student scores and performance on the assessment instrument and student demographics.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 51.3062(u) by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 842 (H.B. 2223), Sec. 1.13, 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 F. -1. Texas Success Initiative › Section 51.343. Evaluation of Success Initiative

Sec. 51.343.  EVALUATION OF SUCCESS INITIATIVE.  The board shall evaluate the effectiveness of the success initiative on a statewide basis and with respect to each institution of higher education.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 51.3062(o) by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 842 (H.B. 2223), Sec. 1.14, eff. June 15, 2017.