2005 Texas Education Code CHAPTER 148. THE TEXAS-INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

EDUCATION CODE

CHAPTER 148. THE TEXAS-INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAM


	§ 148.001. 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.           


	§ 148.002. 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-International educational 
development program is established as a means to accomplish this 
purpose in coordination with the Texas-Mexico educational 
development program provided by Chapter 147 of this code to improve 
the state's economic growth through its relationship with Mexico.
	(b)  Providing appropriated funds to the Texas-International 
educational development program to be awarded to eligible 
institutions to develop programs for the enhancement of foreign 
language proficiency, geographic awareness, understanding of 
cultural diversity and of international business practices and for 
the coordination of efforts among institutions of higher education 
will enhance the state's economic growth.

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


	§ 148.003. ADMINISTRATION;  GUIDELINES AND 
PROCEDURES.  (a) The coordinating board shall administer the 
Texas-International educational development program.
	(b)  The coordinating board shall appoint an advisory 
committee that consists of experts in the priority program areas 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 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 international 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.           


	§ 148.004. TEXAS-INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
FUND.  (a) The Texas-International 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-International Educational 
Development Fund may be used only for the Texas-International 
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 advisory committee 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.           


	§ 148.005. 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, eff. April 11, 1991.           


	§ 148.006. 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 programs.
	(b)  The coordinating board shall evaluate the effectiveness 
of the Texas-International 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.