CHAPTER 147. THE TEXAS-MEXICO EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
EDUCATION CODE
TITLE 3. HIGHER EDUCATION
SUBTITLE H. RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION
CHAPTER 147. THE TEXAS-MEXICO EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff. April 11,
1991.
Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff. April 11,
1991.
Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff. April 11,
1991.
Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff. April 11,
1991.
Sec. 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, Sec. 2, April 11, 1991.
Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff. April 11,
1991.