2005 Texas Education Code CHAPTER 67. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

EDUCATION CODE

CHAPTER 67. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS


	§ 67.01. DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:                                     
		(1)  "University" means the University of Texas at 
Austin.                  
		(2)  "Board" means the board of regents of The 
University of Texas System.  

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3159, ch. 1024, art. 1, § 1, eff. Sept. 
1, 1971.


	§ 67.02. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.  The 
University of Texas at Austin is a coeducational institution of 
higher education within The University of Texas System.  It is under 
the management and control of the board of regents of The University 
of Texas System.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3160, ch. 1024, art. 1, § 1, eff. Sept. 
1, 1971.


	§ 67.03. CAMPUS PEACE OFFICERS:  CONCURRENT 
JURISDICTION.  (a) Campus peace officers commissioned by the 
university have the same jurisdiction, powers, privileges, and 
immunities as provided by Section 51.203.
	(b)  Subsection (a) does not in any manner limit or reduce 
the jurisdiction, powers, privileges, and immunities provided by 
law for a law enforcement agency of the state or a political 
subdivision of the state, including the City of Austin police 
department, with territorial jurisdiction that includes all or part 
of the university campus.  The law enforcement agency retains the 
autonomous authority to deploy agency personnel on university 
property and in university facilities in any manner consistent with 
the jurisdiction, powers, privileges, and immunities of the agency.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 492, § 1, eff. June 17, 2005.           

SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD


	§ 67.22. MILITARY TRAINING.  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. 3160, ch. 1024, art. 1, § 1, eff. Sept. 
1, 1971.


	§ 67.23. TEXAS MEMORIAL MUSEUM.  The board has the 
management and control of the Texas Memorial Museum.  It shall be 
maintained as a museum and shall be an integral part of The 
University of Texas at Austin.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3160, ch. 1024, art. 1, § 1, eff. Sept. 
1, 1971.


	§ 67.24. RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTATION FOR TEXAS 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.  (a) The department may contract 
with the university for the university to conduct research relating 
to transportation, including the economics, planning, design, 
construction, maintenance, or operation of transportation 
facilities.
	(b)  An agreement entered into under this section is not 
subject to Chapter 771, Government Code.
	(c)  The comptroller may draw proper warrants in favor of the 
university based on vouchers or claims submitted by the university 
through the department covering reasonable fees and charges for 
services rendered by members of the staff of the university system 
to the department and for equipment and materials necessary for 
research and experimentation under a contract entered into under 
this section.
	(d)  The comptroller shall pay warrants issued under this 
section against any funds appropriated by the legislature to the 
department. The payments made to the university shall be credited 
and deposited to local institutional funds under its control.
	(e)  In this section:                                                          
		(1)  "Department" means the Texas Department of 
Transportation.             
		(2)  "Transportation facilities" means highways, 
turnpikes, airports, railroads, including high-speed railroads, 
bicycle and pedestrian facilities, waterways, pipelines, electric 
utility facilities, communication lines and facilities, public 
transportation facilities, port facilities, and facilities 
appurtenant to other transportation facilities.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3161, ch. 1024, art. 1, § 1, eff. Sept. 
1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 22(29), 
eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 382, § 1, eff. May 
28, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, § 5.20, eff. Sept. 1, 
1997.


	§ 67.25. SESQUICENTENNIAL MUSEUM.  The University of 
Texas at Austin may contract with the Texas Sesquicentennial Museum 
Board to operate the Texas Sesquicentennial Museum.

Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2450, ch. 630, § 2, eff. Sept. 
1, 1981.


	§ 67.26. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE;  VENUE FOR 
SUITS.  Venue for suits brought against the University 
Interscholastic League or for suits involving the interpretation or 
enforcement of the rules or regulations of the University 
Interscholastic League shall be in Travis County, Texas.  When the 
litigation involves a school district located within Travis County, 
it shall be heard by a visiting judge.

Added by Acts 1986, 69th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 12, § 1, eff. Oct. 2, 
1986.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, § 2.01, eff. 
Aug. 30, 1993.


	§ 67.27. RESEARCH FACILITIES ON BALCONES TRACT.  (a) 
Under the general authority of Section 65.39 of this code, the board 
is specifically authorized to lease vacant land on the Balcones 
Tract to a corporation created under the Texas Non-Profit 
Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) 
for the scientific and educational purpose of assisting in the 
provision of research facilities for The University of Texas System 
and may include in the terms of the lease agreement provisions for 
the lease back of the land along with any facilities that may be 
constructed thereon by the nonprofit corporation.
	(b)  Insofar as permissible under federal laws and 
regulations, the board may obligate for payment to the nonprofit 
corporation under the terms of the lease agreement appropriate 
portions of federal or private funds to be received under the terms 
of federal or private research grants and contracts.
	(c)  The terms of the lease agreement shall provide for a 
termination date not more than 30 years from the date the lease 
agreement is entered into and shall further provide that ownership 
of facilities constructed on the leasehold estate shall revert to 
the board upon the expiration of the lease term.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 646, § 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.           

SUBCHAPTER C. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS McDONALD OBSERVATORY AT MOUNT 
LOCKE


	§ 67.51. UNIT OF UNIVERSITY.  The University of Texas 
McDonald Observatory at Mount Locke is a part of and under the 
direction and control of The University of Texas at Austin.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3161, ch. 1024, art. 1, § 1, eff. Sept. 
1, 1971.


	§ 67.52. PROGRAMS.  The observatory shall conduct basic 
research in astronomy, along with optical and radio astronomy 
research, toward the establishment of a highly developed astronomy 
and space-science program, including the acquisition and support of 
the technical and maintenance staffs and facilities essential to 
the operation of an observatory of the first class, and may assist 
in the conduct of a comprehensive instructional program in 
astronomy and space science.

Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3361, ch. 1024, art. 2, § 40, 
eff. Sept. 1, 1971.


	§ 67.53. VISITOR CENTER.  The board may negotiate and 
contract with the Texas Department of Transportation and any other 
agency, department, or political subdivision of the state or any 
individual for the construction, maintenance, and operation of a 
visitor center and related facilities at McDonald Observatory at 
Mount Locke.

Added by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 370, ch. 161, § 1, eff. May 8, 
1975.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 22(30), eff. 
Sept. 1, 1995.

SUBCHAPTER D. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE


	§ 67.61. UNIT OF UNIVERSITY.  The University of Texas 
Marine Science Institute is a part of and under the direction and 
control of The University of Texas at Austin.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3161, ch. 1024, art. 1, § 1, eff. Sept. 
1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 481, ch. 208, § 1, 
eff. May 26, 1973.


	§ 67.62. PROGRAMS, COURSES, FACILITIES.  The institute 
shall conduct a comprehensive instructional program in marine 
science, resources, and engineering at the graduate level and offer 
undergraduate courses for those students interested in the marine 
environment, and perform basic and applied research in the marine 
environment;  and may provide shore-based facilities, including, 
but not limited to, laboratories, boats, classrooms, dormitories, 
and a cafeteria for faculty and students who are engaged in studies 
of the marine environment.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3361, ch. 1024, art. 2, § 39, eff. Sept. 
1, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 481, ch. 208, § 1, 
eff. May 26, 1973.