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.