CHAPTER 101. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION CODE
TITLE 3. HIGHER EDUCATION
SUBTITLE F. OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
CHAPTER 101. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 101.01. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY. (a) Stephen
F. Austin State University is a coeducational institution of
higher education located in the city of Nacogdoches.
(b) The name of the university may not be changed.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.
484, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 101.11. BOARD OF REGENTS. The control and management of
the university is vested in a board of nine regents appointed by
the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 101.12. TERM OF OFFICE. Members of the board hold office
for staggered terms of six years, with the terms of three members
expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year. Any vacancy
shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the
term.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 101.13. QUALIFICATIONS; OATH. Each member of the board
must be a citizen of the State of Texas and shall take the
constitutional oath of office.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 101.14. OFFICERS. The board shall elect a chairman and any
other officer deemed necessary.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 101.15. BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS. The board shall enact
bylaws, rules, and regulations necessary for the successful
management and operation of the university.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 101.16. UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT. The board shall select the
president of the university.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 101.17. MINUTES. The board shall cause accurate and
complete minutes of its meetings to be maintained. The minutes
are open to the public for inspection at the university during
regular business hours, and certified copies of the minutes shall
be furnished to anyone on payment of a fee set by the board.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3228, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 101.19. EXPENSES. Members of the board shall serve without
pay but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in
attending the work of the board, subject to the approval of the
chairman of the board.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3229, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 101.20. MEETINGS. The board shall hold an annual meeting
on the campus of the university during the month of April, and at
other times and places as scheduled by the board or designated by
its chairman.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3229, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 101.41. EXTENT OF POWERS. With respect to the management
and control of the university, the board has the same powers and
duties that are conferred on the Board of Regents, State Senior
Colleges, with respect to institutions in that system.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3229, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.