(a) In this section, "governing board" and "institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003 of this code.
(b) A written contract or agreement for the furnishing of resources or services that is between institutions of higher education with a common governing board is not subject to the requirements of Chapter 771, Government Code, if the governing board has adopted rules providing for governing board review and approval of those contracts.
Official text of the Texas Education Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.