Chapter 51

Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education

Subchapter A. Control of Funds

51.001 Institutions to Which Applicable 51.002 Funds Subject to Control 51.003 Depositories 51.0031 Deposits and Investments 51.0032 Investment Reports and Policies 51.004 Separate Accounts; Trust Funds; Interest 51.005 Reports 51.0051 Annual Operating Budgets 51.0052 Application Requirement for Colonias Projects 51.006 Funds Not to Be Used to Increase Salaries 51.0065 Applicability of Across-the-Board Salary Increase 51.007 Penalty 51.008 Certain Receipts to Be Deposited in State Treasury 51.009 Defining and Accounting for Certain Income 51.010 Collection of Delinquent Obligations 51.011 Disposition of Small Credit Balances 51.012 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer or Electronic Pay Card

Subchapter C. Faculty Development Leaves of Absence

51.101 Definitions 51.102 Legislative Findings and Purpose 51.103 Granting Leaves of Absence; Procedures 51.104 Service Required 51.105 Duration and Compensation 51.106 Number on Leave at One Time 51.107 Rights Retained 51.108 Regulations Concerning Absence

Subchapter D. Information Network Associations

51.151 Definitions 51.152 Purpose 51.1521 Interagency Contracts for Networks 51.153 Western Information Network Association 51.154 Board of Directors 51.155 Director's Expenses 51.156 Meetings of the Board; Quorum; Action by Board 51.157 Chairman, Vice Chairman 51.158 General Manager, Employees 51.159 Delegation of Authority 51.160 Bond of Officer, Agent, or Employee 51.161 Powers and Duties of Association 51.162 Gifts and Grants 51.163 Information Network Association Fund 51.164 Rules and Regulations 51.165 Principal Office 51.166 Facilities 51.167 Designation of Regions for Additional Associations 51.168 Creation of Additional Associations 51.169 Provisions Applicable to Additional Associations 51.170 Revenue Bonds 51.171 Revenue Refunding Bonds 51.172 Approval of Bonds; Registration 51.173 Bonds as Legal Investments

Subchapter E. Protection of Buildings and Grounds

51.201 Applicability of Criminal Laws 51.202 Rules and Regulations 51.203 Campus Peace Officers 51.204 Trespass, Damage, Defacement 51.205 Parking; Blocking or Impeding Traffic 51.206 Parking and Traffic Tickets; Summons; Arrest Warrants 51.207 Vehicle Identification Insignia; Vehicle Permits 51.208 Penalty; Courts Having Jurisdiction 51.209 Unauthorized Persons; Refusal of Entry, Ejection, Identification 51.210 Enforcement of Rules and Regulations 51.211 Cumulative Effect 51.212 Peace Officers at Private Institutions 51.2125 Private Institutions: Authority to Enter into Mutual Assistance Agreement 51.2126 Appeal by Campus Peace Officer of Disciplinary Action or Promotional Bypass Related to Provision of Assistance under Mutual Assistance Agreement 51.213 Abandoned Personal Property 51.214 Security Officers for Medical Corporations in Certain Municipalities 51.215 Access to Police Records of Employment Applicants 51.217 Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan; Safety and Security Audit 51.218 Emergency Alert System 51.219 Notification of Penalty for False Alarm or Report 51.220 Public Junior College School Marshals 51.221 Active Shooter Training Providers

Subchapter E-1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption

51.231 Definition of Periods of Disruption 51.232 Identification of Persons on Campus 51.233 Withdrawal of Consent to Remain on Campus 51.234 Notice of Withdrawal of Consent 51.235 Report to Chief Administrative Officer 51.236 Confirmation of Withdrawal of Consent 51.237 Request for Hearing 51.238 Reinstatement of Consent to Remain on Campus 51.239 Entering or Remaining on Campus After Withdrawal of Consent 51.240 Authority to Suspend, Dismiss, or Expel Students or Employees Not Affected 51.241 Students and Employees Barred from Campus After Suspension or Dismissal 51.242 Refusing or Failing to Leave Building Closed to Public 51.243 Required Hearing Procedures 51.244 Penalties

Subchapter E-2. Reporting Incidents of Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking

51.251 Definitions 51.252 Reporting Required for Certain Incidents 51.253 Administrative Reporting Requirements 51.254 Immunities 51.255 Failure to Report or False Report; Offenses 51.256 Confidentiality 51.257 Retaliation Prohibited 51.258 Compliance 51.259 Rules

Subchapter E-3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking

51.281 Definitions 51.282 Policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking 51.2825 Certain Duties of Campus Peace Officer Investigating Family Violence, Stalking, Harassment, or Terroristic Threat 51.283 Electronic Reporting Option 51.284 Amnesty for Students Reporting Certain Incidents 51.285 Victim Request Not to Investigate 51.286 Disciplinary Process for Certain Violations 51.287 Student Withdrawal or Graduation Pending Disciplinary Charges 51.288 Trauma-Informed Investigation Training 51.289 Memoranda of Understanding Required 51.290 Responsible and Confidential Employee; Student Advocate 51.291 Confidentiality 51.292 Compliance 51.293 Equal Access 51.294 Advisory Committee 51.295 Rules

Subchapter F. Required and Elective Courses

51.301 Government or Political Science 51.302 American or Texas History 51.3025 Nutrition Education Coursework 51.303 Elective Courses in Dactylology 51.304 Courses in Military and Naval Training 51.3041 Award of Course Credit for Military Training 51.3042 Award of Course Credit for Military Service 51.305 Personal Financial Literacy Training 51.307 Rules 51.308 Driver Education 51.309 Pain Treatment Medical Education Course Work 51.313 Study Abroad: Foreign Language Proficiency 51.315 General Education Curriculum Review

Subchapter F-1. Texas Success Initiative

51.331 Definitions 51.332 Applicability 51.333 College Readiness Assessment Required 51.334 Assessment Instruments 51.335 College Readiness Advising 51.336 Developmental Education 51.337 Reevaluation of College Readiness 51.338 Exemptions 51.339 Professional Development for Developmental Education 51.340 Funding 51.341 Report to Board 51.342 Report to School Districts 51.343 Evaluation of Success Initiative 51.344 Rules

Subchapter G. Responsibilities of Governing Boards, System Administrations, and Institutions

51.351 Definitions 51.352 Responsibility of Governing Boards 51.3521 Permanent Advisory Committees 51.3522 Faculty Council or Senate 51.3523 Shared Governance 51.3525 Responsibility of Governing Boards Regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives 51.353 Responsibility of System Administration 51.3535 Responsibility of System Administration Regarding Competency-Based Education 51.354 Institutional Authority and Responsibility 51.3541 Responsibility of President or Chief Executive Officer 51.355 Nonvoting Student Regent; University System Board of Regents 51.356 Nonvoting Student Regent; Institution Board of Regents 51.357 Public Testimony at Certain Meetings of Governing Boards of General Academic Teaching Institutions 51.358 Long-Term Strategic Plan for Research University or Emerging Research University 51.359 Role and Mission Statement

Subchapter H. Guidelines for Academic and Other Reports by Institutions of Higher Education

51.400 Definitions 51.401 Purpose 51.402 Report of Institutional and Academic Duties 51.403 Economic Justification for Courses; Reports of Student Enrollment and Academic Performance 51.4032 Annual Report of Participation in Higher Education 51.4033 Transfer Report 51.4034 Report of Courses Taken at Public Junior Colleges 51.4035 Publication of Information Regarding Denial of Transfer Credit 51.404 Submission of Reports 51.405 Reporting of Noncompliance 51.406 Expiration of Certain Reporting Requirements Applicable to Institutions of Higher Education and University Systems

Subchapter I. Textbooks

51.451 Definitions 51.452 Private Institutions: Dissemination of Course Schedule and List of Required and Recommended Textbooks 51.4521 Public Institutions: Dissemination of Course Schedule and List of Required and Recommended Course Materials 51.453 Textbook Assistance Information for Students 51.454 Textbook Publishers: Availability of Information to Faculty Concerning Textbook Prices, Revisions, and Copyrights 51.455 Textbook Bundles

Subchapter K. Private Donor Research Fund

51.551 Purpose 51.552 Fund 51.553 Use of Fund

Subchapter N. Partnerships Between Community/Junior Colleges and Other Institutions of Higher Education

51.661 Purpose 51.6615 Definition 51.662 Partnership Agreements 51.663 Advisory Committee 51.664 Joint Use of Personnel 51.665 Support Services 51.666 Facilities 51.667 State Funding 51.668 Continuing Responsibilities

Subchapter O. Intellectual Property Policies

51.680 Review by Commissioner of Higher Education

Subchapter P. Fund for the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences

51.701 Legislative Findings 51.702 Purpose 51.703 Definition 51.704 Fund 51.705 Use of Fund

Subchapter R. Educational Economic Policy Center

51.751 Creation and Operation 51.752 Educational Economic Policy Committee

Subchapter S. Admission Application Forms

51.761 Definitions 51.762 Common Admission Application Forms 51.763 Electronic Admission Application Form for University Systems 51.764 Fees 51.765 Nursing School Application Consolidation

Subchapter T. Construction and Repair of Permanent Improvements

51.776 Definitions 51.7761 Agreement with Collective Bargaining Organization 51.777 Delegation of Authority 51.778 Competitive Bidding on Contracts 51.779 Evaluation of Bids and Proposals for Construction Services 51.780 Design-Build Contracts for Facilities 51.781 Contracts for Facilities: Construction Manager-Agent 51.782 Contracts for Facilities: Construction Manager-at-Risk 51.783 Selecting Contractor for Construction Services Through Competitive Sealed Proposals 51.784 Job Order Contracts for Facilities Construction or Repair 51.785 Certain Contracts Prohibited

Subchapter U. Uniform Admission Policy

51.801 Definitions 51.802 Uniform Admission System 51.803 Automatic Admission: All Institutions 51.8031 Study on College Entrance Examination Scores 51.8035 Automatic Admission of Applicants Completing Core Curriculum at Another Institution 51.804 Additional Automatic Admissions: Selected Institutions 51.8045 Graduates of Certain Special High School Programs 51.805 Other Admissions 51.807 Rulemaking 51.808 Application of Admission Criteria to Other Programs 51.809 Scholarship and Fellowship Awards 51.810 Higher Education Assistance Plans

Subchapter V. Joint Admission Medical Program

51.821 Definitions 51.822 Joint Admission Medical Program 51.823 Composition of Council 51.8235 Council Meetings 51.824 Council Duties 51.8245 Program Alternates 51.8246 Confidential Records and Proceedings 51.825 Council Delegation 51.826 Eligibility for Admission to Program 51.8265 Preadmission Mentoring and Assistance 51.827 Eligibility to Continue Participation in Program 51.828 Council Agreement with Student Admitted to Program 51.829 Council Agreement with Participating Medical School 51.830 Council Agreement with General Academic Teaching Institution 51.831 Council Agreement with Private or Independent Institution of Higher Education 51.833 Funding 51.834 Report 51.835 Online Feedback Portal

Subchapter W. Admission and Scholarship Policies for Graduate and Professional Programs

51.841 Definitions 51.842 Admission and Scholarship Factors for Graduate and Professional Programs 51.843 Rulemaking 51.844 Readmission of Certain Military Personnel to Graduate and Professional Programs

Subchapter Y. Women's Athletic Development Fund

51.871 Definitions 51.872 Administration of Fund 51.873 Use of Fund 51.874 Criteria in Selecting Programs 51.875 Funding

Subchapter Y-1. Maintenance, Storage, Administration, and Disposal of Epinephrine Delivery Systems

51.881 Definitions 51.882 Maintenance, Storage, Administration, and Disposal of Epinephrine Delivery Systems 51.883 Report on Administering Epinephrine Delivery System 51.884 Training 51.885 Prescription of Epinephrine Delivery Systems 51.886 Gifts, Grants, and Donations 51.887 Rules 51.888 Immunity from Liability

Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions

51.901 Liability Insurance for Operators of Atomic Energy Reactors 51.902 Contracts for Teacher Training 51.903 Archives; Certified Copies 51.904 Street Closing 51.904 Street Closing 51.9045 Limitation on Use of Eminent Domain 51.905 State-Owned Museum Buildings 51.906 Sequential Education Planning for Nursing Education 51.907 Limitations on Number of Courses That May Be Dropped under Certain Circumstances 51.908 Faculty Compensation Policies 51.909 Expulsion of Certain Foreign Students 51.9091 Required Notification of Federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (sevis) Regarding Withdrawal or Nonattendance of Certain Foreign Students 51.9095 Student Compliance with Selective Service Registration 51.910 Interviews for Historical Purposes and Collections of Rare Books, Original Manuscripts, Personal Papers, Unpublished Letters, and Audio and Video Tapes 51.911 Religious Holy Days 51.9111 Excused Absence for Required Military Service 51.9112 Reserve Officers' Training Corps (rotc) Program: Fees and Course Credit 51.912 Equity Ownership; Business Participation 51.913 Executive Search Committees 51.914 Protection of Certain Information 51.915 Academies of Mathematics and Science 51.917 Faculty Members; Use of English 51.918 Rural Health; Family Practice Residency Program 51.919 Hiv and Aids Policy; Information Dissemination 51.9191 Bacterial Meningitis Information for New Students 51.9192 Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Required for Certain Students; Exceptions 51.9193 Required Posting of Mental Health Resources 51.9194 Required Information for Entering Students Regarding Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Services 51.91941 Suicide Prevention and Sexual Assault Information Required on Student Identification Card 51.9195 Information for Undergraduate Students Regarding Benefits of Timely Graduation 51.920 Technology Transfer 51.9201 Alternative Technology for Colonias 51.921 Posting of Steroid Law Notice 51.922 Mandatory Retirement Prohibited 51.923 Qualifications of Certain Business Entities to Enter into Contracts with an Institution of Higher Education 51.924 Assessment Instruments Used for Admission Standards 51.9241 Admission of Student with Nontraditional Secondary Education 51.9242 Readmission of Student Who Withdraws to Perform Active Military Service 51.9245 Admission of Person Receiving Athletic Scholarship 51.9246 Compensation and Professional Representation of Student Athletes Participating in Intercollegiate Athletic Programs 51.925 Religious Holy Days 51.926 Payroll Deductions for Qualified Retirement Plans 51.927 Energy Savings Performance Contracts 51.9271 Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs in Educational and Housing Facilities 51.9273 Certain Partnerships to Construct Student Housing Facilities Prohibited 51.928 Written Contracts or Agreements Between Certain Institutions 51.929 Prohibition Against Certain Extensions of Credit by Certain Retail Stores 51.930 National Student Exchange Program 51.931 Right to an Academic Fresh Start 51.9315 Protected Expression on Campus 51.932 Motor Vehicles Owned and Used by State-Supported Institutions 51.9325 Retirement Incentives 51.933 Immunization Requirements; Exception 51.9335 Acquisition of Goods and Services 51.9336 Electronic and Digital Signatures 51.9337 Purchasing Authority Conditional; Required Standards 51.934 Assignment, Transfer, or Pledge of Compensation 51.935 Disruptive Activities 51.9355 Assistance Relating to Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, and Testing 51.9356 Designation of Liaison Officer to Assist Students Who Are or Were in Foster Care 51.9357 Designation of Liaison Officer to Assist Certain Students Who Are Parents; Report 51.9358 Designation of Support Services Liaison Officer to Assist Students 51.936 Hazing 51.9361 Risk Management Programs for Members and Advisors of Student Organizations 51.9362 Overdose Awareness Training for Residential Advisors and Student Organization Officers 51.9363 Fentanyl Prevention and Drug Poisoning Awareness Education 51.9364 Certain Notations Required on Student Transcripts 51.937 Immunity from Liability for Volunteers 51.940 Student Debit Cards 51.941 Purchase of Agricultural Products 51.942 Faculty Tenure 51.943 Renewal of Faculty Employment Contracts 51.9431 Grievance, Hiring, and Discipline Decision-Making Authority 51.945 Student Participation in Selection of Food Service Contracts 51.946 Student Debit Cards at Private or Independent Institutions of Higher Education 51.9461 Charges and Fees for Certain Payments at Private or Independent Institutions of Higher Education 51.947 Payroll Deductions for Certain Organizations 51.948 Restrictions on Contracts with Administrators 51.950 Policy Regulating Student Travel 51.951 Confidentiality of Certain Information Related to Purchase or Sale of Real Estate 51.952 Student Health Insurance 51.953 Certain Revenue Received from Student Health Center Services 51.954 Disclosure of Sponsors of Contracted Research in Public Communications 51.954 Disclosure of Sponsors of Research in Public Communications 51.955 Prohibited State Agency Actions Related to Disclosure of Publicly Funded Research 51.956 Policy Framework for Research Security 51.957 Higher Education Research Security Council 51.957 Higher Education Research Security Council 51.960 Grievance Rights on Certain Personnel Issues 51.961 Leave Provisions for Employees of University System or Component Institution of System 51.9611 Payroll Deductions for Employees of University System or Institution of Higher Education 51.962 Merit Salary Increases 51.963 Employee with Multiple Appointments 51.964 Hiring of Certain Retirees 51.9645 Prohibition Against Certain Activities by Financial Aid Employees 51.965 Employee Notification 51.966 Insurance Coverage 51.967 Limitation on Educational Debt 51.9675 Equal Access to Dual Credit Courses 51.968 Undergraduate Course Credit for High School Students Completing Postsecondary-Level Program 51.9685 Required Filing of Degree Plan 51.96851 Learning Outcomes for Undergraduate Courses 51.96852 Recommended Course Sequences 51.96853 Transfer of Credit from Lower-Division Institutions of Higher Education; Articulation Agreements 51.969 Eligibility for Scholarship; Statement Required 51.970 Instructional Material for Blind and Visually Impaired Students and Students with Dyslexia 51.9701 Assessment for Dyslexia 51.9705 Notice Regarding Availability of Textbooks Through Multiple Retailers 51.971 Compliance Program 51.9715 Release of Student Academic Information 51.972 On-Site Reclaimed System Technologies Curriculum 51.973 Information Regarding Gang-Free Zones 51.974 Internet Access to Course Information 51.9741 Internet Access to Financial Transactions 51.9745 Internet Access to Faculty Information 51.9746 Internet Access to Employment Data 51.975 Sharing of Underused Classrooms 51.976 Training and Examination Program for Employees of Campus Programs for Minors on Warning Signs of Sexual Abuse and Child Molestation 51.9761 Child Abuse Reporting Policy and Training 51.977 Employment Policies for Certain Persons Employed by Medical and Dental Units 51.978 Temporary Housing Between Academic Terms for Certain Students Formerly under Conservatorship of Department of Family and Protective Services 51.979 Prohibition on Certain Discrimination in Student Dress or Grooming Policy 51.9791 Antisemitism: Disciplinary Action 51.980 Intercollegiate Athletic Competition Based on Biological Sex 51.981 Off-Campus Workforce Education or Lower-Division Programs Requested by Employers 51.982 Protections for Pregnant and Parenting Students 51.983 Early Registration for Parenting Students 51.9835 Early Registration for Students in Military-Related Programs 51.984 Use of Institution Facilities by Religious Organization 51.987 Certain Academic Boycotts of Foreign Countries Prohibited 51.989 Review of Minor Degree and Certificate Programs 51.992 Restrictions on Telework for Higher Education Employees 51.995 Diploma Designation in Event of Merger, Acquisition, or Name Change