Tex. Educ. Code § 75.105
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.