CHAPTER 111. THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

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EDUCATION CODE

TITLE 3. HIGHER EDUCATION

SUBTITLE F. OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

CHAPTER 111. THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 111.01. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON. The University of Houston

is a coeducational institution of higher education located in the

city of Houston on state properties hereby designated University

of Houston.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 150, ch. 41,

Sec. 1, eff. April 26, 1983; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 105, Sec.

4, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.

Sec. 111.02. APPLICABILITY OF GENERAL LAWS. The University of

Houston is subject to the obligations and entitled to the

benefits of all general laws of Texas applicable to all other

state institutions of higher education, except where the general

laws are in conflict with this chapter, and in the event of

conflict this chapter prevails to the extent of the conflict.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Sec. 111.11. BOARD OF REGENTS. The organization and control of

the university is vested in a board of nine regents.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.12. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD; TERMS. Members of the board

are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the

senate. The term of office of each regent shall be six years,

except that in making the first appointments the governor shall

appoint three members for six years, three members for four

years, and three members for two years. Any vacancy that occurs

on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by

appointment of the governor.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.13. QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS; OATH. Each member of

the board shall be a citizen of the State of Texas, and each

member shall take the constitutional oath of office.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.14. OFFICERS. The board shall elect one of the members

chairman. They shall elect any other officers they deem

necessary.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.15. COMPENSATION. Members of the board shall serve

without pay, but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses

incurred in attending the work of the board, subject to the

approval of the chairman.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3270, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.16. MEETINGS. The board shall hold a regular meeting

at the campus of the university during the month of April

annually, and at other times and places scheduled by the board or

designated by the chairman.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3271, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.17. MINUTES. Full, accurate, and complete minutes of

the board shall be kept and shall be open to inspection by the

public at the university during regular business hours. Certified

copies of any minutes shall be furnished on payment of a fee

assessed by the board, which shall not exceed 25 cents per 100

words or fractional part thereof.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3271, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.18. PRESIDENT. The board shall select a president for

the university, who shall be the executive officer for the board

and shall work under its direction. The president shall recommend

the plan or organization of the university and shall be

responsible to the board for the general management and success

of the university.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3271, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.19. PERSONNEL: APPOINTMENTS, SALARIES, ETC. The board

may appoint and remove the president, any faculty member, or

other officer or employee of the university when, in its

judgment, the interest of the university requires it. The board

shall fix the respective salaries and duties of the officers and

employees.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3271, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.20. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM. (a) The University

of Houston System hereby created is composed of all those

institutions and entities presently under the governance,

control, jurisdiction, and management of the Board of Regents of

the University of Houston.

(b) The University of Houston System shall also be composed of

such other institutions and entities as from time to time may be

assigned by specific legislative act to the governance, control,

jurisdiction, and management of the University of Houston System.

management of the University of Houston System is hereby vested

in the present Board of Regents of the University of Houston,

which will hereinafter be known and designated as the Board of

Regents of the University of Houston System.

Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 263, ch. 124, Sec. 1, eff. Aug.

29, 1977.

Sec. 111.21. SYSTEM CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE; CHIEF

EXECUTIVE OFFICER. (a) The board shall establish a central

administration office of the university system to provide

oversight and coordination of the activities of the system and

each component institution within the system.

(b) The board shall appoint a chief executive officer and such

other executive officers of the system central administration

office as may be deemed appropriate. The term of appointment,

salary, and duties of each such officer shall be determined by

the board.

administration of the system through a central administrative

office under the provisions of Section 51.353 of this code.

(d) 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. 6, eff. June 14,

1989.

SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 111.31. COURSES AND DEGREES. The board shall prescribe

courses leading to customary degrees offered in American

universities of the first rank. However, the role and scope of

the university, including its authorized departments and

offerings of degree and certificate programs, are subject to the

determination and approval of the Coordinating Board, Texas

College and University System. All work done and all courses,

degrees, certificates, and diplomas awarded shall conform to

standard college requirements as promulgated by the accrediting

associations that supervise matters of accreditation of

universities and colleges in the State of Texas.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3271, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.33. SUITS. The board has the power to sue and be sued

in the name of the University of Houston. Venue shall be in

either Harris County or Travis County. The university shall be

impleaded by service of citation on the president or any of its

vice presidents. Nothing in this section shall be construed as

granting legislative consent for suits against the board, the

University of Houston System, or its component institutions and

entities except as authorized by law.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3272, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 378, Sec. 1,

eff. Aug. 26, 1985.

Sec. 111.34. CONTRACTS. All contracts of the university shall

be approved by a majority of the board. However, the board is

authorized to adopt reasonable rules that delegate to the

president or his authorized representatives the authority to

negotiate, approve, and execute contracts.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3272, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 378, Sec. 2,

eff. Aug. 26, 1985.

Sec. 111.35. BYLAWS; RULES; REGULATIONS. The board shall enact

bylaws, rules, and regulations necessary for the successful

management and government of the university.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3272, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.36. DONATIONS, GIFTS, ENDOWMENTS. The board may accept

donations, gifts, and endowments for the university 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, or endowment, provided that the purposes

and directions, limitations, and provisions are not inconsistent

with the laws of the State of Texas or with the objectives and

proper management of the university.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3272, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.37. LEASE AND MANAGEMENT OF LAND. (a) The board may

lease for oil, gas, sulphur, ore, and other mineral development

all land under its exclusive control for the use of the

university. 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

university. 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) All money received under and by virtue of the leases and

contracts executed for the management and development of the

land, except revenue pledged to the payment of revenue bonds or

notes, shall be deposited to the credit of a special fund created

by the board. The board shall designate a depository for the

special fund and shall accord the money deposited in it the same

protection by the pledging of assets of the depository as is

required for the protection of public funds. Money deposited in

the special fund may be used by the board for the administration

of the university, for payment of principal of and interest on

any 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.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3272, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.38. EMINENT DOMAIN. The board has the power of eminent

domain to acquire for the use of the university any land

necessary and proper for carrying out its purposes as a

state-supported institution of higher education. However, the

power of eminent domain is restricted to the area within Victoria

County, Harris County, and any county whose boundaries are

contiguous to Harris County. The board shall not be required to

deposit a bond or the amount equal to the award of the

commissioners as provided in Paragraph 2, Article 3268, Revised

Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3273, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 1,

eff. Aug. 26, 1985.

Sec. 111.39. ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF LAND. The board may

acquire by purchase, donation, or otherwise, for the use of the

University of Houston System or any institution or entity under

the governance, control, jurisdiction, and management of the

board, any land and other real property necessary or convenient

for carrying out the purposes of state-supported institutions of

higher education. The board may sell, exchange, lease, or

otherwise dispose of any land or other real property owned by or

acquired for the board or any of the system institutions and

entities. The proceeds from any sale of land or other real

property shall be added to the capital funds of the board or the

system institutions or entities. No new institutions, branches,

or other operations of any kind shall be developed without

specific authorization by the legislature.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3273, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 151, ch. 41,

Sec. 5, eff. April 26, 1983.

Sec. 111.41. MILITARY TRAINING. (a) Within its authority to

contract with the Department of Defense for military training

under Section 51.304 of this code, the board may lease armory

land and buildings from and to the United States, and may acquire

equipment and material necessary to accomplish the purposes of

the courses in military training. The board may enter into

insurance contracts for the protection of the federal

government's rights in and to any property involved.

(b) No student of the university shall ever be required to take

a military training course as a condition for entrance into the

university or for graduation from the university.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3273, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.42. BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH PROGRAM. (a) The

board shall develop and establish a business technology outreach

program to assist businesses in this state to make use of

technology developed by the National Aeronautics and Space

Administration. The board shall work with the National

Aeronautics and Space Administration, appropriate businesses, and

economic development organizations in this state to carry out the

program.

(b) From money appropriated to or otherwise under the control of

the board, the board may award grants to economic development

organizations for use in recruiting appropriate businesses for

participation in the program and to provide other appropriate

assistance to program participants.

advisors to evaluate requests from economic development

organizations and businesses for assistance under the program and

advise the board on distribution of the assistance.

(d) The board shall adopt rules to administer the program,

including rules relating to application and eligibility for

grants. The board may enter into agreements as necessary to carry

out the program.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1452, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

SUBCHAPTER D. CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY

Sec. 111.61. CREATION OF CENTER; LOCATION. The board of regents

of the University of Houston shall establish and maintain the

Center for Public Policy in the Houston metropolitan area.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3274, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 67, Sec. 1,

eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Sec. 111.62. ADMINISTRATION. The administration of the Center

for Public Policy shall be under the direction of the president

and board of regents of the University of Houston. The

administrative officer of the center shall be appointed by the

president with the approval of the board. The administrative

officer shall appoint the professional and administrative staff

of the center according to usual procedures and with the approval

of the board.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3274, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 67, Sec. 1,

eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Sec. 111.63. ROLE AND SCOPE OF CENTER. The Center for Public

Policy shall conduct basic and applied research into urban

problems and public policy and make available the results of this

research to private groups and public bodies and officials. It

may offer consultative and general advisory services concerning

urban problems and their solutions. According to the policies of

the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and with its

approval, the center may conduct instructional and training

programs for those who are working in or expect to make careers

in urban public service. The training programs may be conducted

by the center either in its own name or by agreement and

cooperation with other public and private organizations.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3274, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 67, Sec. 1,

eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Sec. 111.64. CORRELATION OF PROGRAMS. In order to correlate the

programs offered by the Center for Public Policy and the

institute established by The University of Texas System under

Subchapter B, Chapter 75, there shall be maintained regular

liaison between the center and the institute concerning programs

undertaken, a joint committee for future planning, and a union

catalogue of research resources. This correlation shall be

achieved by utilizing regular administrative channels, including

the staff of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3274, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 67, Sec. 1,

eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Sec. 111.65. RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS, PROPERTY, AND

SERVICES. In addition to state appropriations, the Center for

Public Policy may receive and expend or use funds, property, or

services from any source, public or private, under rules

established by the president and the board and under applicable

state laws.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3274, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 67, Sec. 1,

eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

SUBCHAPTER D-1. INSTITUTE OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Sec. 111.71. ESTABLISHMENT OF INSTITUTE. The board of regents

shall establish an Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations.

Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 879, ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. Aug.

29, 1977.

Sec. 111.72. PURPOSE. The purpose of the institute is to

contribute to a more meaningful relationship between education

and training and the requirements of the Texas labor force and to

a positive labor and industrial relations climate.

Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 879, ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. Aug.

29, 1977.

Sec. 111.73. ACTIVITIES. The institute may sponsor the

following activities:

(1) adult education, technical assistance, and informational

services for labor, management, and public practitioners

concerned with the problems of labor, the labor force, and

industrial relations;

(2) research and training related to labor, the labor force, and

industrial relations;

(3) special informational services to assist labor, business and

industry, government, and educational institutions in relating

education and training to labor market requirements;

(4) research, technical assistance, and information related to

the impact of special problems on the Texas labor force, such as

the energy problem, on employment, unemployment, and labor

relations in the state;

(5) degree or certificate programs appropriate to the field,

subject to the approval of the board of regents and the

Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System; and

(6) a formal program of training, technical assistance, and

informational services to the junior and community colleges in

the state for the purpose of assisting in the development of

labor study programs.

Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 879, ch. 330, Sec. 1, eff. Aug.

29, 1977.

SUBCHAPTER E. THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE

Sec. 111.81. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE. There is

established in Harris County, as recommended by the Coordinating

Board, Texas College and University System, a coeducational

institution of higher education to be known as the University of

Houston-Clear Lake. The university shall be located on land

currently owned by the University of Houston, either land

acquired by donation under Chapter 37, Acts of the 60th

Legislature, Regular Session, 1967, or land generally adjacent to

that land and also owned by the University of Houston.

Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3348, ch. 1024, art. 2, Sec.

23, eff. Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 150,

ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. April 26, 1983.

Sec. 111.82. ORGANIZATION AND CONTROL. The organization and

control of the university are vested in the board of regents of

the University of Houston. With respect to this university, the

board of regents has all the rights, powers, and duties that it

has with respect to the organization and control of the

University of Houston, except as otherwise provided by this Act.

However, the University of Houston at Clear Lake City shall be

maintained as a separate and distinct institution of higher

education.

Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3348, ch. 1024, art. 2, Sec.

23, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.83. ROLE AND SCOPE. (a) The university shall be

organized to offer only junior, senior, and graduate-level

programs.

(b) The university may enroll a student who has successfully

completed at least 30 semester credit hours of course work at a

public or private institution of higher education and who is

concurrently enrolled in another public or private institution of

higher education.

Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3348, ch. 1024, art. 2, Sec.

23, eff. Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 102,

Sec. 1, eff. May 16, 1995.

Sec. 111.84. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) There is established a

permanent advisory committee consisting of the president, or a

representative designated by him, of each tax-supported junior

college and community college now existing or hereafter

established in Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, Waller, Montgomery,

Liberty, Chambers, Wharton, or Brazoria County.

(b) The advisory committee shall biennially elect a chairman

from among its members and may elect other officers. It shall

make rules to govern the calling of meetings and the transaction

of its business.

needs of the region mentioned in Subsection (a) of this section

for the development of programs and resources in higher

education, and as a result of its studies shall make

recommendations to the board of regents of the University of

Houston System regarding the development of the departments and

degree programs of the University of Houston-Clear Lake. The

board of regents shall give careful consideration to the

recommendations of the advisory committee.

Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3348, ch. 1024, art. 2, Sec.

23, eff. Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 133,

Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1991.

Sec. 111.85. AUTHORITY OF COORDINATING BOARD. The university is

a general academic teaching institution, and as such it is

subject to the authority of the Coordinating Board, Texas College

and University System.

Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3348, ch. 1024, art. 2, Sec.

23, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 111.86. HIGH SCHOOL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a)

The university may establish and coordinate a cooperative program

with one or more school districts under which high school

students enrolled in those districts may be employed by the

university to work at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center of the

National Aeronautics and Space Administration on a part-time

basis during the school year or on a part-time or full-time basis

during school holidays or vacations.

(b) The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center shall:

(1) place, supervise, and evaluate each student who participates

in the cooperative program; and

(2) ensure that the student performs work related to the study

of science, mathematics, or engineering to encourage students to

study those courses after high school graduation at an

institution of higher education.

the cooperative program is enrolled shall, in cooperation with

the State Board of Education, determine the number, if any, and

type of credits toward high school graduation the student may be

given for participation in the program. If it is determined that

the student is to be given credit toward academic course

requirements for high school graduation, the number and type of

credits must be based on the type of work and the number of hours

of work in which the student participates.

(d) In establishing and coordinating the cooperative program,

the university may use state funds appropriated for that purpose

and gifts, grants, and donations solicited for that purpose. The

university shall use money it receives in accordance with this

subsection to pay the costs associated with the cooperative

program, including the wages of students who participate in the

cooperative program.

(e) A student who participates in the cooperative program during

regular school hours is considered to be attending school for

purposes of Section 25.085 during the time the student is

required under the program to be and is at work for the Lyndon B.

Johnson Space Center.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1533, Sec. 1, eff. June 19,

1999.

Sec. 111.87. JUNIOR COLLEGE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a)

The university may establish and coordinate a cooperative program

with one or more junior college districts under which junior

college students enrolled in those districts may be employed by

the university to work at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center on a

part-time or full-time basis.

(b) The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center shall:

(1) place, supervise, and evaluate each student who participates

in the cooperative program; and

(2) ensure that the student performs work related to the study

of science, mathematics, or engineering to encourage students to

study those disciplines at an institution of higher education.

the cooperative program is enrolled shall, in cooperation with

the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, determine the

number, if any, and type of credits toward a certificate or an

associate degree the student may be given for participation in

the program. If it is determined that the student is to be given

credit toward academic course requirements for a certificate or

an associate degree, the number and type of credits must be based

on the type of work and the number of hours of work in which the

student participates.

(d) In establishing and coordinating the cooperative program,

the university may use state funds appropriated for that purpose

and gifts, grants, and donations solicited for that purpose. The

university shall use money it receives in accordance with this

subsection to pay the costs associated with the cooperative

program, including the wages of students who participate in the

cooperative program.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1533, Sec. 1, eff. June 19,

1999.

SUBCHAPTER F. THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN

Sec. 111.90. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN. There is

established in the City of Houston a coeducational institution of

higher education to be known as the University of

Houston-Downtown. This institution shall be located on land

currently owned by the University of Houston System.

Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 319, ch. 148, Sec. 1, eff. Aug.

27, 1979. Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 151, ch. 41, Sec.

3, eff. April 26, 1983.

Sec. 111.91. ORGANIZATION AND CONTROL. The organization and

control of the institution are vested in the board of regents of

the University of Houston System. With respect to this

institution the board of regents has all the rights, powers, and

duties that it has with respect to the organization and control

of the University of Houston and the University of Houston at

Clear Lake City except as otherwise provided by this subchapter.

However, the University of Houston-Downtown College shall be

maintained as a separate and distinct institution of higher

education.

Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 319, ch. 148, Sec. 1, eff. Aug.

27, 1979.

Sec. 111.92. ROLE AND SCOPE. The institution shall be organized

to offer undergraduate and graduate programs subject to the

authority of the board of regents of the University of Houston

System and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 319, ch. 148, Sec. 1, eff. Aug.

27, 1979. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 379, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1997.

Sec. 111.93. AUTHORITY OF COORDINATING BOARD. The institution

is a general academic teaching institution, and as such it is

subject to the authority of the Coordinating Board, Texas College

and University System.

Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 319, ch. 148, Sec. 1, eff. Aug.

27, 1979.

SUBCHAPTER G. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA

Sec. 111.96. ESTABLISHMENT: SCOPE. (a) The board of regents

shall maintain an educational institution in the City of Victoria

to be known as the University of Houston-Victoria.

(b) The institution shall offer undergraduate and graduate level

programs.

Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 151, ch. 41, Sec. 4, eff. April

26, 1983. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 263, Sec. 1, eff.

Aug. 30, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 102, Sec. 2, eff. May

16, 1995.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

1043, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

343, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 111.97. FACILITIES; GRANTS. The board of regents may

accept and administer gifts and grants for the use and benefit of

the institution.

Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 151, ch. 41, Sec. 4, eff. April

26, 1983. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 263, Sec. 2, eff.

Aug. 30, 1993.

Sec. 111.98. COURSES; ADMINISTRATION. (a) The board of regents

may prescribe courses leading to appropriate degrees and adopt

other rules necessary for the operation and management of the

institution.

(b) The institution is subject to the authority of the Texas

Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 151, ch. 41, Sec. 4, eff. April

26, 1983. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 263, Sec. 3, eff.

Aug. 30, 1993.

SUBCHAPTER H. TEXAS CENTER FOR SUPERCONDUCTIVITY

Sec. 111.100. ESTABLISHMENT. The Texas Center for

Superconductivity is established at the University of Houston in

Houston, Texas. The center is a component of the University of

Houston and is under the governance of the board of regents of

the University of Houston System.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 951, Sec. 1, eff. June 20,

1987. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 105, Sec. 5, eff. Aug.

26, 1991.

Sec. 111.101. PURPOSE. The center is created to conduct

research and development on all aspects of superconductivity from

the basic theoretical and experimental framework to the

technology transfer of this new technology to the marketplace.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 951, Sec. 1, eff. June 20,

1987.

Sec. 111.102. POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The center shall operate

in the field of superconductivity to:

(1) conduct experimental and theoretical research;

(2) apply findings of basic research to useable products;

(3) act as a center of education;

(4) encourage interuniversity and interdepartmental research

collaborations; and

(5) act as a repository for knowledge and literature.

(b) In carrying out its duties, the center shall perform

research and development on superconductivity relating to the

theoretical research in superconductivity; experimental research

on superconducting materials; experimental research in the

fundamental conditions necessary for superconductivity;

application of new and existing superconducting materials to

solve problems of industry and research, including

superconducting electrical generators and magnets for medical

applications, high magnetic field research, levitation in

transportation, and for high energy acceleration; research in the

materials science and metallurgical aspects of superconducting

materials; research and development of the apparatus needed for

low temperature works; and perform other research and provide

other services consistent with the purpose and duties of the

center.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 951, Sec. 1, eff. June 20,

1987.

Sec. 111.103. RESEARCH COORDINATION. The center may provide

coordination of the activities of universities concerning

superconductivity. The center may establish an advisory council

consisting of representatives of participating universities,

federal agencies, and the private sector to develop

recommendations on the priorities for research and serve as a

resource group on the projects.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 951, Sec. 1, eff. June 20,

1987.

Sec. 111.104. PRIVATE RESEARCH. In carrying out its powers and

duties, the center may contract with and cooperate with private

research entities.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 951, Sec. 1, eff. June 20,

1987.

Sec. 111.105. GRANTS AND FEDERAL FUNDS. The board may seek and

accept gifts, grants, donations, and funds from federal agencies

and private sources for the purposes of the center.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 951, Sec. 1, eff. June 20,

1987.

Sec. 111.106. STATE FUNDS. The center is authorized to receive

state-appropriated funds as deemed appropriate by the

legislature.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 951, Sec. 1, eff. June 20,

1987.

Sec. 111.107. PERSONNEL. The board may employ personnel for the

center as necessary.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 951, Sec. 1, eff. June 20,

1987.

SUBCHAPTER I. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON HURRICANE CENTER FOR

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Sec. 111.121. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of regents of the University of

Houston System.

(2) "Center" means the University of Houston Hurricane Center

for Innovative Technology (UHC-IT) established under this

subchapter.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1280, Sec. 6.13a, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 111.122. ESTABLISHMENT. (a) The University of Houston

Hurricane Center for Innovative Technology is established at the

University of Houston.

(b) The organization, control, and management of the center are

vested in the board.

Engineering. Participation in the center's activities shall be

open to any faculty member of the university who is an active

researcher in the field of materials, nanotechnology, structural

engineering, designing of structures, or sensor technology, or in

another relevant field as determined by the university.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1280, Sec. 6.13a, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 111.123. PURPOSE. The center is created to:

(1) promote interdisciplinary research, education, and training

for the development of state-of-the-art products, materials,

systems, and technologies designed to mitigate the wind, and

asserted structural damages in the built environment and offshore

structures caused by hurricanes in the Gulf Coast region; and

(2) develop protocols for the fast and efficient recovery of the

public and private sectors, including utilities, hospitals,

petrochemical industries, offshore platforms, and municipalities

and other local communities following a hurricane.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1280, Sec. 6.13a, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 111.124. POWERS AND DUTIES. The center shall:

(1) collaborate with appropriate federal, state, and local

agencies and private business or nonprofit entities as necessary

to coordinate efforts after a hurricane in the Gulf Coast region;

(2) develop smart materials and devices for use in hurricane

protection and mitigation systems for structural monitoring;

(3) develop anchor systems for window and door screens,

dwellings and other buildings, pipelines, and other onshore and

offshore structures to withstand hurricane wind damage;

(4) develop test facilities for evaluating the performance of

new products, materials, or techniques designed to protect

against hurricane wind damage;

(5) develop specifications and standards for products used for

protecting against hurricane wind damage;

(6) design buildings, houses, and other structures to withstand

hurricane wind damage; and

(9) provide hurricane-related educational programs, seminars,

conferences, and workshops to the community designed to ensure

safety, minimize loss of life, and mitigate the destruction of

property associated with hurricane wind damage.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1280, Sec. 6.13a, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 111.125. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ENTITIES. The University

of Houston shall encourage public and private entities to

participate in or support the operation of the center and may

enter into an agreement with any public or private entity for

that purpose. An agreement may allow the center to provide

information, services, or other assistance to an entity in

exchange for the entity's participation or support.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1280, Sec. 6.13a, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 111.126. GIFTS AND GRANTS. The board may solicit, accept,

and administer gifts and grants from any public or private source

and use existing resources for the purposes of the center. State

funding is not available unless the legislature makes specific

appropriation for this purpose.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1280, Sec. 6.13a, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 111.127. PERSONNEL. The board may employ personnel for the

center as necessary.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1280, Sec. 6.13a, eff. September 1, 2009.

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