CHAPTER 75. OTHER UNITS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
EDUCATION CODE
TITLE 3. HIGHER EDUCATION
SUBTITLE C. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
CHAPTER 75. OTHER UNITS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SUBCHAPTER A. THE INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES
Sec. 75.001. INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES. The Institute of
Texan Cultures and the Texas State Exhibits Building at HemisFair
1968, and all land and improvements related to them, are under
the management and control of The University of Texas at San
Antonio.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3188, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 644, Sec. 10,
eff. June 14, 1989.
Sec. 75.002. PURPOSE OF INSTITUTE. The institute shall continue
to be used principally as a center concerned with subjects
relating to the history and culture of the people of Texas, with
collecting, organizing, and interpreting information on Texas
subjects, and with producing films, filmstrips, slides, tapes,
publications, and exhibits on these subjects for statewide use on
television, in classrooms, in museums, and at public gatherings
for the benefit of the people of Texas.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3188, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 75.003. GIFTS OF LAND. The board may accept gifts of land
for the benefit of the institute.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3188, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
SUBCHAPTER B. INSTITUTE FOR URBAN STUDIES
Sec. 75.101. CREATION OF INSTITUTE; LOCATION. The board of
regents of The University of Texas System shall establish and
maintain an institute for urban studies in the Fort Worth-Dallas
metropolitan area.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3188, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 75.102. ADMINISTRATION. The administration of the
institute for urban studies shall be under the direction of the
chancellor and board of regents of The University of Texas
System. The administrative officer of the institute shall be
appointed by the chief academic executive of his university with
the approval of the board. The administrative officer shall
appoint the professional and administrative staff of the
institute according to usual procedures and with the approval of
the board.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3188, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 75.103. ROLE AND SCOPE OF INSTITUTE. The institute of
urban studies shall conduct basic and applied research into urban
problems and public policy and make available the results of this
research to private groups and public bodies and officials. It
may offer consultative and general advisory services concerning
urban problems and their solutions. According to the policies of
the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, and
with its approval, the institute may conduct instructional and
training programs for those who are working in or expect to make
careers in urban public service. The training programs may be
conducted by the institute either in its own name or by agreement
and cooperation with other public and private organizations.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3188, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 75.104. CORRELATION OF PROGRAMS. In order to correlate the
programs offered by the institute and the institute established
by the University of Houston under Subchapter D, Chapter 111, of
this code, there shall be maintained regular liaison between the
institutes concerning programs undertaken, a joint committee for
future planning, and a union catalogue of research resources.
This correlation shall be achieved by utilizing regular
administrative channels, including the staff of the Coordinating
Board, Texas College and University System.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3189, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
Sec. 75.105. RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS, PROPERTY, AND
SERVICES. In addition to state appropriations, the institute may
receive and expend or use funds, property, or services from any
source, public or private, under rules established by the chief
academic executive of the university and the board and under
applicable state laws.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3189, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff.
Sept. 1, 1971.
SUBCHAPTER C. SAN ANTONIO LIFE SCIENCES INSTITUTE
Sec. 75.201. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Board" means the board of regents of The University of
Texas System.
(2) "Health science center" means The University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio.
(3) "Institute" means the San Antonio Life Sciences Institute.
(4) "University" means The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 863, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
2001.
Sec. 75.202. ESTABLISHMENT. The board may establish and
maintain the San Antonio Life Sciences Institute as a joint
partnership of the health science center and the university.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 863, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
2001.
Sec. 75.203. ROLE AND SCOPE. (a) The institute shall
specialize in research and teaching in the life sciences.
(b) The institute shall develop joint degree programs and joint
research programs for the health science center and the
university.
(c) The institute may accept gifts, grants, and donations from
any source for the purposes of the program. The institute may
develop or use land, buildings, equipment, facilities, and other
improvements in connection with the program. To the extent that
any funds are appropriated in the General Appropriations Act by
the 77th Legislature, the institute may accept any amount
authorized.
(d) The institute shall seek private, local, and federal funding
to support the operation and management of the institute.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 863, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
2001.
Sec. 75.204. OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT. (a) The administration
of the institute is under the direction of the chancellor of The
University of Texas System and the board through the presidents
of the health science center and the university.
(b) The costs of the operation and management of the institute
may be paid from money appropriated for that purpose and from
other money from any public or private source. The institute
shall retain all indirect costs received or recovered under a
grant or contract.
(c) The board may make joint appointments of faculty or other
personnel to the institute and to either or both the health
science center and the university. The salary of a person
receiving a joint appointment shall be apportioned on the basis
of services rendered.
(d) The institute shall be located in facilities determined
appropriate by the board.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 863, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
2001.
Sec. 75.205. COACHING EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a) The institute
shall establish a coaching education program to be administered
by The University of Texas Sport Sciences Institute.
(b) A program established under this section must address:
(1) the development of coaching philosophies consistent with
local school district and school board goals;
(2) sport psychology that emphasizes coaching techniques,
including communication, that motivate and reinforce the efforts
of athletes;
(3) sport pedagogy that studies how athletes learn athletic
skills and how to best teach athletes skills for sports;
(4) sport physiology, including principles of training, fitness
for sport, nutrition for athletes, and development of training
programs;
(5) sport management, including team management, risk
management, and working within the context of an overall school
program;
(6) training in other relevant subjects and skills, including
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid instruction and
certification;
(7) knowledge of and adherence to applicable federal, state, and
local rules, including rules concerning gender equity and
discrimination;
(8) knowledge of the essentials of character development and
character education; and
(9) the development of the student athlete as a positive peer
role model.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 355, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
2003.