CHAPTER 68. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

EDUCATION CODE

TITLE 3. HIGHER EDUCATION

SUBTITLE C. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM

CHAPTER 68. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 68.01. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:

(1) "University" means The University of Texas at Arlington.

(2) "Board" means the board of regents of The University of

Texas System.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3162, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 68.02. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON. The

University of Texas at Arlington is a four-year and

graduate-level 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. 3162, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 68.03. BUILDINGS. It is the intent of the legislature that

future building needs of The University of Texas at Arlington

shall be financed from some source or sources other than The

University of Texas' share of the principal and/or interest of

and from the Permanent University Fund.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3162, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.

Sept. 1, 1971.

Sec. 68.06. ROLE AND SCOPE; COURSES AND DEGREES. The board is

authorized to maintain, operate, and administer The University of

Texas at Arlington as a general academic institution of higher

education offering a standard four-year undergraduate program.

The board shall have the authority to prescribe courses leading

to such customary degrees as are offered at leading American

universities and to award such degrees. It is the intent of the

legislature that such degrees shall include baccalaureate,

master's, and doctoral degrees and their equivalents; but no

department, school, or degree program shall be instituted except

with the prior approval of the Coordinating Board, Texas College

and University System.

Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3360, ch. 1024, art. 2, Sec.

38, eff. Sept. 1, 1971. Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 68.03

by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 14, Sec. 8.01(11), eff.

Nov. 12, 1991.

SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD

Sec. 68.21. SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY RESEARCH CENTER. (a) In

this section, "center" means the Sustainable Water Supply

Research Center.

(b) The board may establish and operate the Sustainable Water

Supply Research Center as part of The University of Texas at

Arlington.

(c) If established, the center shall:

(1) conduct, sponsor, or direct multidisciplinary research

directed toward:

(A) promoting water conservation through development of a

sustainable water supply for this state; and

(B) mitigating the effect of diminishing water supplies on the

economy and people of this state; and

(2) conduct a comprehensive, interdisciplinary instructional

program in water conservation with emphasis on development of a

sustainable water supply at the graduate level and offer

undergraduate courses for students interested in water

conservation and sustainable water supply development.

(d) The organization, control, and management of the center are

vested in the board.

(e) The center may enter into an agreement or may cooperate with

a public or private entity to perform the research functions of

the center.

(f) The board may solicit, accept, and administer gifts and

grants from any public or private source for the use and benefit

of the center.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

1430, Sec. 2.26, eff. September 1, 2007.