CHAPTER 148. THE TEXAS-INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

EDUCATION CODE

TITLE 3. HIGHER EDUCATION

SUBTITLE H. RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION

CHAPTER 148. THE TEXAS-INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM

Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff. April 11,

1991.

Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff. April 11,

1991.

Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff. April 11,

1991.

Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff. April 11,

1991.

Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff. April 11,

1991.

Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff. April 11,

1991.