CHAPTER 67. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
EDUCATION CODE
TITLE 3. HIGHER EDUCATION
SUBTITLE C. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
CHAPTER 67. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD
Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec.
22(29), eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 382, Sec.
1, eff. May 28, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 5.20,
eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Sec. 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, Sec. 2, eff.
Sept. 1, 1981.
Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff.
Oct. 2, 1986. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec.
2.01, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31,
1987.
SUBCHAPTER C. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MCDONALD OBSERVATORY AT
MOUNT LOCKE
Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 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, Sec.
40, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff. May
8, 1975. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 22(30),
eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
SUBCHAPTER D. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 481, ch. 208,
Sec. 1, eff. May 26, 1973.
Sec. 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, Sec. 39, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 481, ch. 208,
Sec. 1, eff. May 26, 1973.