Title ED, Education Code

Sec. 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) "New student" means a first-time student of a…

Sec. 51.9192. BACTERIAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS; EXCEPTIONS. (a) In this section: (1) "Health practitioner" means any person authorized by law to administer an immunization. (2) "Institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution…

Sec. 51.9193. REQUIRED POSTING OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES. (a) In this section, "local mental health authority" has the meaning assigned by Section 531.002, Health and Safety Code. (b) This section applies only to a general academic teaching institution, medical and dental unit, …

Sec. 51.9194. REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR ENTERING STUDENTS REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES. (a) A general academic teaching institution shall provide to each entering full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional student, including each full-time underg…

Sec. 51.91941. SUICIDE PREVENTION AND SEXUAL ASSAULT INFORMATION REQUIRED ON STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD. (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (b) Each student identification card issued by an institution of higher edu…

Sec. 51.9195. INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS REGARDING BENEFITS OF TIMELY GRADUATION. (a) In this section, "general academic teaching institution" and "public state college" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003. (b) This section applies only to a general academic …

Sec. 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 companies. (b) The Center for Technology Development and Tra…

Sec. 51.9201. ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR COLONIAS. An institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 that has a program in the area of community, rural, or urban development shall create partnerships with governmental agencies and counties to implement programs, pol…

Sec. 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 hormones are for medical use only. State law prohibits the possessi…

Sec. 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 not impose a mandatory retirement age for tenured faculty of the institution. (…

Sec. 51.923. QUALIFICATIONS OF CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITIES TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) In this section: (1) "Business entity" means any entity recognized by law through which business is conducted, including a sole proprietorship, partnershi…

Sec. 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 of students in this state and the program…

Sec. 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 at the secondary school level in a n…

Sec. 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 the United States armed forces or the Texas Na…

Sec. 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 applicant who has been promised or granted an at…

Sec. 51.9246. COMPENSATION AND PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION OF STUDENT ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. (a) In this section: (1) "Athlete agent" has the meaning assigned by Section 2051.001, Occupations Code. (2) "General academic teaching institution" …

Sec. 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 absent from work for the observance of a religious holy day and gives proper notice of that absence if th…

Sec. 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: (1) enter into a salary reduction agreement under which …

Sec. 51.927. ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS. (a) In this section, "energy savings performance contract" has the meaning assigned by Section 302.001, Local Government Code. (b) The governing board of an institution of higher education may enter into an energy savings perform…

Sec. 51.9271. ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS IN EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITIES. (a) In this section, "housing facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 53.02. (b) An institution of higher education shall purchase for use in each type of light fixture in an educational or ho…

Sec. 51.9273. CERTAIN PARTNERSHIPS TO CONSTRUCT STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES PROHIBITED. (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (b) An institution of higher education may not enter into a contract to partner with a private…

Sec. 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 or agreement for the furnishing of resources o…

Sec. 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 not enter into a transaction for the sale or lease …

Sec. 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 the program administered by the National Student Exchange, a non…

Sec. 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, a resident of this state is entitled to apply for admission to and enroll as an…

Sec. 51.9315. PROTECTED EXPRESSION ON CAMPUS. (a) In this section: (1) "Benefit" includes: (A) recognition by or registration with an institution of higher education; (B) the use of an institution of higher education's facilities for meetings or speaking purposes; (C) the use of …

Sec. 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 61.003 must have the name of the institution printed …

Sec. 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, Title 8, Government Code. (b) A medical and dental unit offering a retirement incentive plan shall file the p…

Sec. 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 in Subsection (d). (b) The executive commissi…

Sec. 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 bidding; (2) competitive sealed proposals; (3) a catalogue purchase; (4)…

Sec. 51.9336. ELECTRONIC AND DIGITAL SIGNATURES. (a) An institution of higher education or university system, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003, shall determine whether, and the extent to which, the institution or system will send and accept electronic or digital signa…

Sec. 51.9337. PURCHASING AUTHORITY CONDITIONAL; REQUIRED STANDARDS. (a) An institution of higher education may not exercise the acquisition authority granted by Section 51.9335 or 73.115 unless the institution complies with this section. An institution that is determined under Su…

Sec. 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 professor or instructor or in any similar capacity. (b) An e…

Sec. 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 of an institution of higher education. (b) For purposes of this section, disruptive activity …

Sec. 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, school counselors at the high …

Sec. 51.9356. DESIGNATION OF LIAISON OFFICER TO ASSIST STUDENTS FORMERLY IN FOSTER CARE. (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (b) Each institution of higher education shall designate at least one employee of the instit…

Sec. 51.9357. DESIGNATION OF LIAISON OFFICER TO ASSIST CERTAIN STUDENTS WHO ARE PARENTS; REPORT. (a) In this section: (1) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (b…

Sec. 51.9358. DESIGNATION OF SUPPORT SERVICES LIAISON OFFICER TO ASSIST STUDENTS. (a) In this section: (1) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (b) Each institut…

Sec. 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 or private high school. (b) For purposes of this section, "postsecondary educational institution" mea…

Sec. 51.9361. RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS AND ADVISORS OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. (a) In this section: (1) "Advisor" means a person who: (A) serves in an advisory capacity to a student organization to provide guidance to the organization and its members; (B) is older than…

Sec. 51.9362. OVERDOSE AWARENESS TRAINING FOR RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATION OFFICERS. (a) In this section: (1) "Public or private institution of higher education" includes an "institution of higher education" and a "private or independent institution of higher edu…

Sec. 51.9363. SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICY. (a) In this section, "postsecondary educational institution" means an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003. (b) Each postsecondary educational…

Sec. 51.9364. CERTAIN NOTATIONS REQUIRED ON STUDENT TRANSCRIPTS. (a) In this section, "postsecondary educational institution" means an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003. (b) If…

Sec. 51.9365. ELECTRONIC REPORTING OPTION FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES. (a) In this section: (1) "Dating violence" means abuse or violence, or a threat of abuse or violence, against a person with whom the actor has or has had a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. (2) "P…

Sec. 51.9366. AMNESTY FOR STUDENTS REPORTING CERTAIN INCIDENTS. (a) In this section: (1) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) "Dating violence" means abuse or violence, or a threat of abuse or violence, against a person with whom the actor…

Sec. 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 that: (1) is incident to or within the scope of the duties of the volunteer's positi…