Tex. Educ. Code Section 85.17
System Central Administration Office; Executive Officer

(a)

The central administration office of the university system shall provide oversight and coordination of the activities of each component institution within the system.

(b)

The board shall appoint a chief executive officer of the university system and determine the chief executive officer’s term of office, salary, and duties.

(c)

The chief executive officer shall recommend a plan for the organization of the university system and the appointment of a chief administrative officer for each component institution, agency, and service, within the system.

(d)

The chief executive officer is responsible to the board for the general management and success of the university system, and the board may delegate authority, establish guidelines, and cooperate with the executive officer to carry out that responsibility. The chief executive officer may delegate his authority if approved by the board.

(e)

In addition to other powers and duties provided by this code or other law, the central administration office of the system shall recommend necessary policies and rules to the governing board of the system to ensure conformity with all laws and rules and to provide uniformity in data collection and financial reporting procedures.

Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 464, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 1989.

Source: Section 85.17 — System Central Administration Office; Executive Officer, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.85.htm#85.17 (accessed May 26, 2025).

85.01
Definitions 85.11
Board of Regents 85.12
Qualifications 85.13
Certificate of Appointment 85.14
Chairman of Board 85.15
Expenses of Regents 85.16
Seal 85.17
System Central Administration Office 85.18
Mandatory Venue 85.21
General Powers and Duties 85.22
Expenditures 85.23
Permanent Improvements 85.24
Utilities 85.25
Lands and Mineral Interests 85.26
Leases and Easements 85.27
Flood Control Easements 85.28
Airports 85.29
Research and Experimentation for Texas Department of Transportation 85.30
Donations and Trusts 85.31
Funds Received for Trust Services 85.32
Eminent Domain 85.51
Authority to Lease 85.52
Sale of Mineral Ore in Place 85.53
Tracts, Lots, Blocks 85.54
Placing Leases on Market 85.55
Public Auction 85.56
Subsequent Procedure if No Bids Accepted 85.57
Withdrawal of Land Advertised 85.58
Acceptance of Bids 85.59
Exploratory Term 85.60
Discontinuance of Yearly Payments 85.61
Operations Under Lease: Effect on Rental Payments, Term of Lease 85.62
Proration or Reduction of Production 85.63
Interference with Surface Uses 85.64
Protection from Drainage 85.65
Rights of Purchaser 85.66
Royalty Payments 85.67
Forfeiture 85.68
Filing of Records 85.69
Payments 85.70
Certain Mineral Leases 85.71
Forms

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May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 85.17 — System Central Administration Office; Executive Officer, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.85.htm#85.17 (last accessed May 10, 2025).