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  • Texas Education Code Section 51.904 - Street Closing
    Text of section as amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, § 11 The governing body of an institution of higher education as ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.904 - Street Closing
    Text of section as amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1088, § 1 The governing board of an institution of higher education as ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.9045 - Limitation On Use Of Eminent Domain
    (a) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (2) "Lodging facility" does not include a dormitory or ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.905 - State-Owned Museum Buildings
    (a) The governing board of each state-supported institution of higher education commonly referred to as a senior college shall formulate and adopt reasonable rules and ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.906 - Sequential Education Planning For Nursing Education
    The governing board of each state-supported institution of higher education which provides a nursing education program shall plan and incorporate into the program standards and ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.908 - Faculty Compensation Policies
    (a) The governing board of each institution of higher education shall establish faculty compensation policies that, to the greatest extent possible, provide the faculty of ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.909 - Expulsion Of Certain Foreign Students
    (a) The governing board of a public institution of higher education may expel from that institution any student who is a citizen of a country ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.9095 - Student Compliance With Selective Service Registration
    (a) An individual may not receive a loan, grant, scholarship, or other financial assistance funded by state revenue, including federal funds or gifts and grants ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.910 - Interviews For Historical Purposes And Collections Of Rare Books, Original Manuscripts, Personal Papers, Unpublished Letters, And Audio And Video Tapes
    (a) An oral interview that is obtained for historical purposes by an agreement of confidentiality between an interviewee and a state institution of higher education ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.911 - Religious Holy Days
    (a) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Subdivision (7) of Section 61.003 of this code, but includes the ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.9111 - Excused Absence For Active Military Service
    (a) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (2) "Active military service" includes active military service performed ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.912 - Equity Ownership; Business Participation
    (a) It is not a violation of Chapter 572, Government Code, or any other statute, rule, regulation, or the common law of the State of ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.913 - Executive Search Committees
    (a) As used in this section, the term "executive search committee" shall mean a committee formed by an act of a board of regents of ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.914 - Protection Of Certain Information
    In order to protect the actual or potential value, the following information shall be confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.915 - Academies Of Mathematics And Science
    (a) On approval of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, a public senior college or university, as defined by Section 61.003 of this ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.916 - Grants For Teaching And Education Research
    (a) From funds appropriated for that purpose, the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, may make grants to institutions of higher education for the ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.917 - Faculty Members; Use Of English
    (a) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 of this code, but does not include a medical ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.918 - Rural Health; Family Practice Residency Program
    (a) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Office of Rural Community Affairs, medical schools, nursing schools, and schools of allied health sciences shall cooperate ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.919 - Hiv And Aids Policy; Information Dissemination
    (a) In this section: (1) "AIDS" means acquired immune deficiency syndrome as defined by the Centers for Disease Control of the United States Public Health ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.9191 - Bacterial Meningitis Information For New Students
    (a) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003. (2) ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.920 - Technology Transfer
    (a) Technology transfer can enhance the state's investment in research and development through the rapid commercialization of university research and the creation and expansion of ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.921 - Posting Of Steroid Law Notice
    Each public institution of higher education shall post in a conspicuous location in each gymnasium at the institution the following notice: Anabolic steroids and growth ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.922 - Mandatory Retirement Prohibited
    (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 of this code. (b) An institution of higher education may ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.923 - Qualifications Of Certain Business Entities To Enter Into Contracts With An Institution Of Higher Education
    (a) In this section: (1) "Corporation" means a corporation for profit organized under the laws of this state or under laws other than the laws ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.924 - Assessment Instruments Used For Admission Standards
    Each company or organization that sponsors a college admissions testing program shall annually report to the Central Education Agency the performance in the testing program ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.9241 - Admission Of Student With Nontraditional Secondary Education
    (a) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (2) "Nontraditional secondary education" means a course of study ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.9242 - Readmission Of Student Who Withdraws To Perform Active Military Service
    (a) This section applies only to a student who withdraws from an institution of higher education to perform active military service as a member of ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.9245 - Admission Of Person Receiving Athletic Scholarship
    (a) In this section, "general academic teaching institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (b) A general academic teaching institution may not admit an ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.925 - Religious Holy Days
    (a) An institution of higher education may not discriminate against or penalize in any way a member of the faculty of the institution who is ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.926 - Payroll Deductions For Qualified Retirement Plans
    (a) On written authorization from a football coach who is entitled to participate in a qualified football coaches plan, an institution of higher education may: ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.927 - Energy Savings Performance Contracts
    (a) In this section, "energy savings performance contract" means a contract for energy or water conservation measures to reduce energy or water consumption or operating ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.928 - Written Contracts Or Agreements Between Certain Institutions
    (a) In this section, "governing board" and "institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003 of this code. (b) A written contract ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.929 - Prohibition Against Certain Extensions Of Credit By Certain Retail Stores
    (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, a retail store that is owned or operated by an institution of higher education may ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.930 - National Student Exchange Program
    (a) In this section: (1) "General academic teaching institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 of this code. (2) "National student exchange program" means ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.931 - Right To An Academic Fresh Start
    (a) This section applies to any public institution of higher education as defined in Section 61.003 of this code. (b) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.932 - Motor Vehicles Owned And Used By State-Supported Institutions
    (a) A motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer that is the property of and used exclusively by any institution of higher education as defined by Section ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.9325 - Retirement Incentives
    (a) A medical and dental unit may offer a retirement incentive to an employee of the unit who is eligible to retire under Subtitle C, ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.933 - Immunization Requirements; Exception
    (a) An institution of higher education may require applicants for admission to be immunized against diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, mumps, tetanus, and poliomyelitis, except as provided ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.9335 - Acquisition Of Goods And Services
    (a) An institution of higher education may acquire goods or services by the method that provides the best value to the institution, including: (1) competitive ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.934 - Assignment, Transfer, Or Pledge Of Compensation
    (a) In this section, "employee" means any person employed by an institution of higher education in an executive, administrative, or clerical capacity or as a ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.935 - Disruptive Activities
    (a) A person commits an offense if the person, alone or in concert with others, intentionally engages in disruptive activity on the campus or property ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.9355 - Assistance Relating To Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, And Testing
    (a) The governing board of each general academic teaching institution shall establish an office at the institution to assist applicants, potential applicants, high school guidance ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.936 - Hazing
    (a) Subchapter F, Chapter 37, applies to a postsecondary educational institution under this section in the same manner as that subchapter applies to a public ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.937 - Immunity From Liability For Volunteers
    (a) A volunteer who is serving as a direct service volunteer for an institution of higher education is immune from civil liability for any act ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.940 - Student Debit Cards
    (a) The governing board of an institution of higher education may establish a program to provide students enrolled at the institution with a debit card. ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.941 - Purchase Of Agricultural Products
    (a) An institution of higher education that purchases agricultural products shall give first preference to products grown, produced, or processed in this state if the ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.942 - Performance Evaluation Of Tenured Faculty
    (a) In this section: (1) "Governing board" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (2) "Institution of higher education" means a general academic teaching institution, ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.943 - Renewal Of Faculty Employment Contracts
    (a) In this section: (1) "Contract" means an agreement between an institution of higher education or its authorized agent and a faculty member that establishes ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.945 - Student Participation In Selection Of Food Service Contracts
    (a) The governing board of an institution of higher education shall develop and implement policies that provide the students at the institution with a reasonable ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.946 - Student Debit Cards At Private Or Independent Institutions Of Higher Education
    (a) The governing board of a private or independent institution of higher education may establish a program to provide students enrolled at the institution with ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.9461 - Charges And Fees For Certain Payments At Private Or Independent Institutions Of Higher Education
    (a) In this section, "private or independent institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (b) This section applies only to a ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.947 - Payroll Deductions For Certain Organizations
    (a) An employee of an institution of higher education may authorize a deduction each pay period from the employee's salary or wage payment for: (1) ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.948 - Restrictions On Contracts With Administrators
    (a) The governing board of an institution of higher education may enter into an employment contract with an administrator that is to be paid in ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.950 - Policy Regulating Student Travel
    (a) In this section, "governing board" and "institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003. (b) Each governing board of an institution ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.951 - Confidentiality Of Certain Information Related To Purchase Or Sale Of Real Estate
    (a) Information related to the location, purchase price, or sale price of real property purchased or sold by or for an institution of higher education, ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.952 - Student Health Insurance
    (a) The governing board of a medical and dental unit may require a student enrolled at a medical and dental unit to have in effect ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.960 - Grievance Rights On Certain Personnel Issues
    (a) In this section: (1) "Faculty member" means a person employed full-time by an institution of higher education as a member of the institution's faculty, ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.961 - Leave Provisions For Employees Of University System Or Component Institution Of System
    (a) In this section: (1) "Governing board" and "university system" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003. (2) "Leave" includes vacation leave, sick leave, and ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.962 - Merit Salary Increases
    (a) An institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 may grant merit salary increases, including one-time merit payments, to employees described by this ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.963 - Employee With Multiple Appointments
    A full-time employee of an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 who has appointments to more than one position at the same ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.964 - Hiring Of Certain Retirees
    (a) An institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 may employ a person who has retired under the Teacher Retirement System (Subtitle C, ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.965 - Employee Notification
    (a) If a state law requires an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 to provide written notification to its officers or employees ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.966 - Insurance Coverage
    (a) The governing board of an institution of higher education may purchase insurance insuring the institution and its employees against any liability, risk, or exposure ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.967 - Limitation On Educational Debt
    No statute of limitations shall apply to a lawsuit, to the enforcement of a judgment, or to any other legal action to collect an educational ...
  • Texas Education Code Section 51.968 - Undergraduate Course Credit For High School Students Completing Postsecondary-Level Program
    (a) In this section: (1) "Advanced Placement examination" means an examination administered through the Advanced Placement Program. (2) "CLEP examination" means an examination administered through ...
  • Last modified: August 10, 2007