2005 Texas Education Code CHAPTER 147. THE TEXAS-MEXICO EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

EDUCATION CODE

CHAPTER 147. THE TEXAS-MEXICO EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM


	§ 147.001. DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:                                   
		(1)  "Coordinating board" has the meaning assigned by 
Section 141.001 of this code.
		(2)  "Institution of higher education" means an 
institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 of 
this code or a private institution of higher education located in 
this state that issues degrees in this state and is accredited by a 
recognized accrediting agency as defined by Section 61.003 of this 
code.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 18, § 2, eff. April 11, 1991.           


	§ 147.002. ESTABLISHMENT;  PURPOSE.  (a) It is essential 
to the state's economic growth that the state maintain a 
competitive position in the global economy and that public and 
private institutions of higher education coordinate programs for 
international awareness.  The Texas-Mexico educational development 
program is established as a means to accomplish this purpose.
	(b)  Providing appropriated funds to the Texas-Mexico 
educational development program to be awarded to eligible 
institutions to develop programs that study the relationship 
between Texas and Mexico and to recommend methods of improving the 
relationship will enhance the state's economic growth.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 18, § 2, eff. April 11, 1991.           


	§ 147.003. ADMINISTRATION;  GUIDELINES AND 
PROCEDURES.  (a) The coordinating board shall administer the 
Texas-Mexico educational development program.
	(b)  The coordinating board shall appoint an advisory 
committee that consists of experts in education, business, and 
government to advise the coordinating board regarding the board's 
development of priorities, guidelines, and procedures for the 
selection of specific projects at institutions of higher education 
to maximize benefits to the state.  To be designated as an eligible 
institution, an institution of higher education must demonstrate 
exceptional capability to attract federal, state, and private 
funding for programs enhancing foreign language proficiency, 
geographic awareness, understanding of cultural diversity, and 
research on Mexican business practices.
	(c)  The guidelines and procedures developed by the 
coordinating board under Subsection (b) of this section shall 
provide for awards on a competitive basis.  The coordinating board 
shall encourage projects that leverage funds or cooperative program 
support from other sources and that encourage collaborative 
efforts:
		(1)  across academic disciplines;                                             
		(2)  among two or more eligible institutions;  or                             
		(3)  between an eligible institution or institutions 
and private industry.  

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 18, § 2, eff. April 11, 1991.           


	§ 147.004. TEXAS-MEXICO EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
FUND.  (a) The Texas-Mexico Educational Development Fund is an 
account in the general revenue fund.
	(b)  Funds that may be credited to the account include gifts, 
grants, and legislative appropriations.
	(c)  The money in the Texas-Mexico Educational Development 
Fund may be used only for the Texas-Mexico educational development 
program.
	(d)  From funds appropriated, the comptroller of public 
accounts shall issue warrants to each eligible institution in the 
amount certified by the coordinating board to the comptroller.
	(e)  Projects shall be reviewed and funded each biennium.                      

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 18, § 2, eff. April 11, 1991.           


	§ 147.005. PROGRESS REPORTS.  An institution receiving 
funds under this chapter shall report on the progress of the funded 
project to the governor and the legislature not later than 
September 1 of each year.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 18, § 2, April 11, 1991.                


	§ 147.006. MERIT REVIEW.  (a) The coordinating board 
shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of representatives 
of higher education, private enterprise, and other experts in 
relevant program areas to review and evaluate the projects.
	(b)  The coordinating board shall evaluate the effectiveness 
of the Texas-Mexico educational development program and report its 
findings to the legislature and governor not later than September 1 
of the second year of each biennium.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 18, § 2, eff. April 11, 1991.