S.B. No. 52

	AN ACT
	relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects
	at public institutions of higher education, the oversight of
	certain capital projects at those institutions, and the designation
	of certain appropriated funds allocated to those institutions.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1.  SECTION 1.  Subchapter B, Chapter 55, Education
	Code, is amended by adding Section 55.111 to read as follows:
	Sec. 55.111.  CERTAIN ALLOCATED FUNDS TO BE DESIGNATED AS
	CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE PROJECTS. For purposes of this
	subchapter, funds allocated from the appropriation of general
	revenue or federal funds to an institution of higher education to
	supplement revenue funds of the institution described by Section
	55.13(a) may be designated as "Capital Construction Assistance
	Projects."
	SECTION 2.  Subchapter B, Chapter 55, Education Code, is
	amended by adding Sections 55.1791, 55.1792, 55.1793, 55.1794,
	55.1795, 55.1796, 55.1797, 55.1798, 55.1799, and 55.17991 to read
	as follows:
	Sec. 55.1791.  THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL
	BONDS. (a) In addition to the other authority granted by this
	subchapter, the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System
	may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or
	equip property and facilities, including roads and related
	infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the issuance of
	bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a
	systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board for the
	following institutions, not to exceed the following aggregate
	principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:
	(1)  The Texas A&M University System, $43,425,406 for
	construction of a STEM education center at the RELLIS campus;
	(2)  Prairie View A&M University, $44,922,833 for
	construction of a teaching and academic student support services
	facility;
	(3)  Tarleton State University:
	(A)  $65 million for construction of a College of
	Health Sciences and Human Services building on the Stephenville
	campus; and
	(B)  $25 million for expansion of the Fort Worth
	campus;
	(4)  Texas A&M University, $56,153,542 for
	construction of a clinical veterinary teaching and research
	complex;
	(5)  Texas A&M University--Commerce, $44,922,833 for
	an Agricultural Multipurpose Education and Training Center;
	(6)  Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi, $44,922,833
	for construction of an arts and media building;
	(7)  Texas A&M University at Galveston, $33,692,125 for
	construction of an engineering classroom and research building;
	(8)  Texas A&M University--Kingsville, $44,922,833 for
	renovations to address deferred maintenance for campus buildings;
	(9)  Texas A&M University--Central Texas, $44,922,833
	for construction of a central utility plant and infrastructure
	upgrades;
	(10)  West Texas A&M University, $44,922,833 for
	infrastructure upgrades to address health and safety issues and the
	renovation of an education building;
	(11)  Texas A&M University--San Antonio, $44,922,833
	for construction of a public health and education building;
	(12)  Texas A&M International University, $44,922,833
	for construction of a health science education and research center;
	(13)  Texas A&M University--Texarkana, $44,922,833 for
	construction of a business, engineering, and technology building;
	and
	(14)  The Texas A&M University System Health Science
	Center:
	(A)  $69,897,111 for construction of the Texas
	Medical Center Building 3 in Houston, Texas; and
	(B)  $29,948,556 for construction of a nursing
	education and research center in McAllen, Texas.
	(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds
	authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of
	an institution, branch, or entity of The Texas A&M University
	System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge
	made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the
	bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those
	bonds, are outstanding.
	(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to
	meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer
	funds among institutions, branches, and entities of The Texas A&M
	University System to ensure the most equitable and efficient
	allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or
	entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
	(d)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection
	(a) for an institution of higher education, entity, or university
	system, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that
	subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance,
	infrastructure, or construction at the same institution, entity, or
	system in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized
	for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for
	the institution, entity, or system under this chapter. The board
	shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an
	alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
	(e)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by
	Subsection (d) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must
	receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative
	Budget Board. A request for approval of financing of an alternative
	project is considered approved unless the governor or the
	Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later
	than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the
	request.
	Sec. 55.1792.  THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL
	BONDS. (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this
	subchapter, the board of regents of The University of Texas System
	may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or
	equip property and facilities, including roads and related
	infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the issuance of
	bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a
	systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board for the
	following institutions, not to exceed the following aggregate
	principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:
	(1)  The University of Texas System, $56,153,542 for
	renovation of the Microelectronics Research Center at the
	J. J. Pickle Research Campus;
	(2)  The University of Texas at Arlington, $52,409,972
	for renovation of the Life Science Building;
	(3)  The University of Texas at Austin, $56,153,542 for
	renovation of the Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building;
	(4)  The University of Texas at Dallas, $52,409,972 for
	construction of a student success center;
	(5)  The University of Texas at El Paso, $52,409,972
	for construction of an advanced teaching and learning complex;
	(6)  The University of Texas of the Permian Basin,
	$44,922,833 for renovation of the Mesa Building and campus
	transformation;
	(7)  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley,
	$44,922,833 for construction of a health affairs building;
	(8)  The University of Texas at San Antonio,
	$52,409,972 for construction of an Innovation, Entrepreneurship,
	and Careers building;
	(9)  The University of Texas at Tyler, $44,922,833 for
	construction of a sciences building;
	(10)  The University of Texas Health Science Center at
	Houston, $69,897,111 for construction of a public health education
	and research building;
	(11)  The University of Texas Health Science Center at
	San Antonio, $59,897,111 for construction of the Glenn Biggs
	Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases Building;
	(12)  The University of Texas Health Science Center at
	Tyler:
	(A)  $48 million for construction of a health
	professions education center; and
	(B)  $10 million for construction of a health
	professions education center located in Longview, Texas;
	(13)  The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
	Center, $69,897,111 for construction of a life sciences research,
	innovation, and discovery initiative facility;
	(14)  The University of Texas Medical Branch at
	Galveston, $59,897,111 for infrastructure and research space
	upgrades for research buildings; and
	(15)  UT Southwestern Medical Center, $59,897,111 for
	construction of the north campus Phase VI Brain Institute shell
	space.
	(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds
	authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of
	an institution, branch, or entity of The University of Texas
	System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge
	made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the
	bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those
	bonds, are outstanding.
	(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to
	meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer
	funds among institutions, branches, and entities of The University
	of Texas System to ensure the most equitable and efficient
	allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or
	entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
	(d)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection
	(a) for an institution of higher education, entity, or university
	system, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that
	subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance,
	infrastructure, or construction at the same institution, entity, or
	system in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized
	for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for
	the institution, entity, or system under this chapter. The board
	shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an
	alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
	(e)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by
	Subsection (d) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must
	receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative
	Budget Board. A request for approval of financing of an alternative
	project is considered approved unless the governor or the
	Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later
	than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the
	request.
	Sec. 55.1793.  UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL
	BONDS. (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this
	subchapter, the board of regents of the University of Houston
	System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate,
	enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and
	related infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the
	issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in
	accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by
	the board for the following institutions, not to exceed the
	following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified,
	as follows:
	(1)  the University of Houston System, $59,897,111 for
	construction of a medical research facility;
	(2)  the University of Houston:
	(A)  $40 million for construction of the Hobby
	School of Public Affairs Building;
	(B)  $52,409,972 for construction of the IDEA Lab;
	and
	(C)  $52,409,972 for construction of the Sugar
	Land Academic Building 2;
	(3)  the University of Houston--Clear Lake,
	$44,922,833 for renovation of the Bayou Building, the Delta
	Building, and the Student Services and Classroom Building;
	(4)  the University of Houston--Downtown, $44,922,833
	for renovation of existing buildings and other campus
	infrastructure upgrades and for the construction of the Police
	Department and Criminal Justice Academy Building; and
	(5)  the University of Houston--Victoria, $44,922,833
	for renovation of existing buildings and other campus
	infrastructure upgrades.
	(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds
	authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of
	an institution, branch, or entity of the University of Houston
	System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge
	made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the
	bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those
	bonds, are outstanding.
	(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to
	meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer
	funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the University
	of Houston System to ensure the most equitable and efficient
	allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or
	entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
	(d)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection
	(a) for an institution of higher education, entity, or university
	system, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that
	subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance,
	infrastructure, or construction at the same institution, entity, or
	system in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized
	for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for
	the institution, entity, or system under this chapter. The board
	shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an
	alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
	(e)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by
	Subsection (d) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must
	receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative
	Budget Board. A request for approval of financing of an alternative
	project is considered approved unless the governor or the
	Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later
	than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the
	request.
	Sec. 55.1794.  TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL
	BONDS. (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this
	subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas State University
	System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate,
	enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and
	related infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the
	issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in
	accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by
	the board for the following institutions, not to exceed the
	following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified,
	as follows:
	(1)  Texas State University System, $11,230,708 for
	construction of a field research station and dam repair;
	(2)  Lamar State College--Orange, $37,435,695 for the
	replacement of an academic building to house general academic
	instruction and information technology services;
	(3)  Lamar State College--Port Arthur, $37,435,695 for
	construction of an allied health and sciences building;
	(4)  Lamar Institute of Technology, $37,435,695 for
	construction of a facility for workforce and allied health
	programs;
	(5)  Lamar University, $44,922,833 for renovation of a
	library;
	(6)  Sam Houston State University:
	(A)  $44,922,833 for construction of an allied
	health building located in Conroe, Texas; and
	(B)  $44,922,833 for construction of an active
	learning center located in Huntsville, Texas; and
	(7)  Texas State University:
	(A)  $111,921,496 for construction of a STEM
	classroom building located in San Marcos, Texas; and
	(B)  $52,409,972 for construction of a health
	professions building located in Round Rock, Texas.
	(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds
	authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of
	an institution, branch, or entity of the Texas State University
	System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge
	made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the
	bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those
	bonds, are outstanding.
	(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to
	meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer
	funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the Texas State
	University System to ensure the most equitable and efficient
	allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or
	entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
	(d)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection
	(a) for an institution of higher education, entity, or university
	system the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that
	subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance,
	infrastructure, or construction at the same institution, entity, or
	system in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized
	for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for
	the institution, entity, or system under this chapter. The board
	shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an
	alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
	(e)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by
	Subsection (d) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must
	receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative
	Budget Board. A request for approval of financing of an alternative
	project is considered approved unless the governor or the
	Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later
	than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the
	request.
	Sec. 55.1795.  UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL
	BONDS. (a) In addition to the other authority granted by this
	subchapter, the board of regents of the University of North Texas
	System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate,
	enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and
	related infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the
	issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in
	accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by
	the board for the following institutions, not to exceed the
	following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified,
	as follows:
	(1)  the University of North Texas, $113,400,000 for
	construction of a science and technology research building;
	(2)  the University of North Texas at Dallas,
	$100,000,000 for construction of a science building; and
	(3)  the University of North Texas Health Science
	Center at Fort Worth, $59,897,111 for campus space optimization and
	realignment.
	(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds
	authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of
	an institution, branch, or entity of the University of North Texas
	System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge
	made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the
	bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those
	bonds, are outstanding.
	(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to
	meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer
	funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the University
	of North Texas System to ensure the most equitable and efficient
	allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or
	entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
	(d)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection
	(a) for an institution of higher education, entity, or university
	system, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that
	subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance,
	infrastructure, or construction at the same institution, entity, or
	system in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized
	for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for
	the institution, entity, or system under this chapter. The board
	shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an
	alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
	(e)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by
	Subsection (d) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must
	receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative
	Budget Board. A request for approval of financing of an alternative
	project is considered approved unless the governor or the
	Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later
	than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the
	request.
	Sec. 55.1796.  TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
	(a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter,
	the board of regents of Texas Woman's University may acquire,
	purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property
	and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for a
	health sciences center, to be financed through the issuance of
	bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the
	aggregate principal amount of $100 million.
	(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds
	authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of
	Texas Woman's University, including student tuition charges. The
	amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or
	abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds
	issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
	(c)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection
	(a) for Texas Woman's University, the board may finance in the
	manner prescribed by that subsection an alternative project for
	deferred maintenance, infrastructure, or construction at the
	university in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount
	authorized for the project and any unspent amount from projects
	authorized for the university under this chapter. The board shall
	notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an
	alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
	(d)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by
	Subsection (c) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must
	receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative
	Budget Board. A request for approval of financing of an alternative
	project is considered approved unless the governor or the
	Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later
	than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the
	request.
	Sec. 55.1797.  STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY;
	ADDITIONAL BONDS. (a) In addition to the other authority granted
	by this subchapter, the board of regents of Stephen F. Austin State
	University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate,
	enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and
	related infrastructure, for construction of an interdisciplinary
	and applied sciences building, to be financed through the issuance
	of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, not to exceed the
	aggregate principal amount of $44,922,833.
	(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds
	authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of
	Stephen F. Austin State University, including student tuition
	charges. The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not
	be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is
	made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
	(c)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection
	(a) for Stephen F. Austin State University, the board may finance in
	the manner prescribed by that subsection an alternative project for
	deferred maintenance, infrastructure, or construction at the
	university in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount
	authorized for the project and any unspent amount from projects
	authorized for the university under this chapter. The board shall
	notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an
	alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
	(d)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by
	Subsection (c) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must
	receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative
	Budget Board. A request for approval of financing of an alternative
	project is considered approved unless the governor or the
	Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later
	than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the
	request.
	Sec. 55.1798.  TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL
	BONDS. (a) In addition to the other authority granted by this
	subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas Tech University
	System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate,
	enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and
	related infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the
	issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in
	accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by
	the board for the following institutions, not to exceed the
	following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified,
	as follows:
	(1)  Angelo State University, $36 million for a central
	plant maintenance and renovation;
	(2)  Texas Tech University:
	(A)  $72 million for renovations to address
	deferred maintenance for campus buildings; and
	(B)  $8 million for maintenance and program
	enhancement construction in Junction, Texas;
	(3)  Midwestern State University, $44,922,833 for
	renovations to an existing building and other campus infrastructure
	upgrades;
	(4)  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:
	(A)  $59,897,111 for maintenance and renovation
	of an existing facility; and
	(B)  $18,717,847 for construction and equipment
	of the physician assistant facility in Midland, Texas; and
	(5)  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El
	Paso, $59,897,111 for construction of a dental school building.
	(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds
	authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of
	an institution, branch, or entity of the Texas Tech University
	System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge
	made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the
	bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those
	bonds, are outstanding.
	(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to
	meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer
	funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the Texas Tech
	University System to ensure the most equitable and efficient
	allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or
	entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
	(d)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection
	(a) for an institution of higher education, entity, or university
	system, the board may finance in the manner prescribed by that
	subsection an alternative project for deferred maintenance,
	infrastructure, or construction at the same institution, entity, or
	system in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized
	for the project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for
	the institution, entity, or system under this chapter. The board
	shall notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an
	alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
	(e)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by
	Subsection (d) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must
	receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative
	Budget Board. A request for approval of financing of an alternative
	project is considered approved unless the governor or the
	Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later
	than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the
	request.
	Sec. 55.1799.  TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
	(a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter,
	the board of regents of Texas Southern University may acquire,
	purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property
	and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for
	projects to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance
	with this subchapter, not to exceed the following aggregate
	principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:
	(1)  $22,800,000 for renovation of the Nabrit Building;
	(2)  $2,400,000 for upgrades to signage and wayfinding;
	(3)  $40 million for facility maintenance and
	renovation; and
	(4)  $30 million for construction of a health and
	wellness center.
	(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds
	authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of
	Texas Southern University, including student tuition charges. The
	amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or
	abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds
	issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
	(c)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection
	(a) for Texas Southern University, the board may finance in the
	manner prescribed by that subsection an alternative project for
	deferred maintenance, infrastructure, or construction at the
	university in an amount not to exceed the total of the amount
	authorized for the project and any unspent amount from projects
	authorized for the university under this chapter. The board shall
	notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an
	alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
	(d)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by
	Subsection (c) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must
	receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative
	Budget Board. A request for approval of financing of an alternative
	project is considered approved unless the governor or the
	Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later
	than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the
	request.
	Sec. 55.17991.  TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM. (a)
	In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the
	board of regents of the Texas State Technical College System may
	acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip
	property and facilities, including roads and related
	infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the issuance of
	bonds in accordance with this subchapter for the following entity
	and institutions, not to exceed the following aggregate principal
	amounts for the projects specified, as follows:
	(1)  Texas State Technical College System, $33,300,000
	for the East Williamson County Higher Education Center expansion;
	(2)  Texas State Technical College--Fort Bend,
	$41,800,000 for Fort Bend County campus expansion;
	(3)  Texas State Technical College--Harlingen,
	$37,800,000 for Harlingen campus expansion;
	(4)  Texas State Technical College--Marshall, $15
	million for Marshall campus expansion;
	(5)  Texas State Technical College--North Texas, $13.5
	million for North Texas campus expansion;
	(6)  Texas State Technical College--West Texas, $13.5
	million for West Texas campus expansion; and
	(7)  Texas State Technical College--Waco, $53,600,000
	for Waco campus expansion.
	(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds
	authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of
	an institution, branch, or entity of the Texas State Technical
	College System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a
	pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated
	while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to
	refund those bonds, are outstanding.
	(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to
	meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer
	funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the Texas State
	Technical College System to ensure the most equitable and efficient
	allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or
	entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
	(d)  In lieu of financing a project described by Subsection
	(a) for an institution of higher education, entity, or system, the
	board may finance in the manner prescribed by that subsection an
	alternative project for deferred maintenance, infrastructure, or
	construction at the same institution, entity, or system in an
	amount not to exceed the total of the amount authorized for the
	project and any unspent amount from projects authorized for the
	institution, entity, or system under this chapter. The board shall
	notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of an
	alternative project financed as provided by this subsection.
	(e)  For financing of an alternative project as provided by
	Subsection (d) in an amount that exceeds $25 million, the board must
	receive prior written approval from the governor and Legislative
	Budget Board. A request for approval of financing of an alternative
	project is considered approved unless the governor or the
	Legislative Budget Board issues a written disapproval not later
	than the 30th business day after the date of the receipt of the
	request.
	SECTION 3.  Subchapter B, Chapter 55, Education Code, is
	amended by adding Section 55.165 to read as follows:
	Sec. 55.165.  OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS. (a)
	This section applies only to a capital project for which the
	issuance of bonds is specifically authorized under this chapter on
	or after October 1, 2021.
	(b)  Notwithstanding Section 2262.002(a), Government Code,
	or any other law, a project to which this section applies is subject
	to oversight by the contract advisory team in accordance with
	Subchapter C, Chapter 2262, Government Code, and the governing
	board of the institution of higher education or university system
	for which a project was authorized shall consult the contract
	advisory team before expending any funds for purposes of the
	project. The contract advisory team shall consider the model
	guidelines for procurement and construction developed by the
	capital project oversight advisory commission established by
	S.B. 52, 87th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 2021, when
	consulting with a governing board for purposes of this subsection.
	(c)  Notwithstanding Section 322.020(f), Government Code, or
	any other law, the governing board of an institution of higher
	education or university system authorized to issue bonds for a
	project to which this section applies shall report any major
	contract as defined by Section 322.020(a), Government Code, that is
	entered into for purposes of the project to the major contracts
	database maintained by the Legislative Budget Board under Section
	322.020, Government Code, not later than the 30th day after the date
	the contract is executed.
	SECTION 4.  CAPITAL PROJECT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION.
	(a) The Capital Project Oversight Advisory Commission is composed
	of nine members as follows:
	(1)  the chair of the Senate Committee on Higher
	Education;
	(2)  one member of the senate appointed by the
	lieutenant governor;
	(3)  the chair of the House Committee on Higher
	Education;
	(4)  one member of the house of representatives
	appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
	(5)  one member of the public appointed by the
	lieutenant governor;
	(6)  one member of the public appointed by the speaker
	of the house of representatives;
	(7)  the chair of the Texas Facilities Commission;
	(8)  the commissioner of higher education; and
	(9)  one member of the public appointed by the governor
	to serve as chair of the commission.
	(b)  Appointments to the commission shall be made without
	regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or
	national origin of the appointee.
	(c)  The commission, in consultation with the Legislative
	Budget Board and Comptroller of Public Accounts, shall develop
	model guidelines to be considered by public institutions of higher
	education and university systems for procurement and construction
	related to capital projects for which the issuance of bonds is
	specifically authorized under Chapter 55, Education Code.
	(d)  The commission may request reports and other
	information from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
	relating to capital projects described by Subsection (c) of this
	section.
	(e)  Not later than March 31, 2022, the commission shall
	develop the model guidelines required by Subsection (c) of this
	section.
	(f)  Not later than December 1, 2022, the commission shall
	prepare and submit a report to the governor, lieutenant governor,
	and speaker of the house of representatives on the model guidelines
	developed under Subsection (c) of this section and recommendations
	for legislative or other action.
	(g)  The commission is abolished effective December 31,
	2022.
	SECTION 5.  This Act does not affect any authority or
	restriction regarding the activities that a public institution of
	higher education may conduct in connection with a facility financed
	by bonds authorized by this Act.
	SECTION 6.  This Act takes effect on the 91st day after the
	last day of the legislative session.
	______________________________	______________________________
	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.B. No. 52 passed the Senate on
	October 15, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 1;
	October 18, 2021, Senate refused to concur in House amendments and
	requested appointment of Conference Committee; October 18, 2021,
	House granted request of the Senate; October 18, 2021, Senate
	adopted Conference Committee Report by the following
	vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 1.
	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate
	I hereby certify that S.B. No. 52 passed the House, with
	amendments, on October 17, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 131,
	Nays 8, one present not voting; October 18, 2021, House granted
	request of the Senate for appointment of Conference Committee;
	October 18, 2021, House adopted Conference Committee Report by the
	following vote:  Yeas 111, Nays 4, one present not voting.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House
	Approved:
	______________________________
	Date
	______________________________
	Governor