1. (a) Authority. Authority for this chapter is provided in the Texas Education Code, Chapter 61, Subchapter C, Powers and Duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. These rules establish and enforce standards to assure efficient use of construction funds and the orderly development of physical plants to accommodate projected college student enrollments, as prescribed in the Texas Education Code, §61.0572 and §61.058.
2. (b) Scope. Unless otherwise noted, this chapter applies to all Texas public institutions of higher education as defined in Texas Education Code, §61.058, except community colleges.
3. (c) Purpose. This chapter provides guidance to the public and to public institutions of higher education related to procedures of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for: approval or disapproval of construction projects, property acquisitions, or lease-purchase arrangements; assuring maximum use of facilities; and developing standards and policies for management of physical plants designed to streamline operations and improve accountability.

Source Note:The provisions of this §17.1 adopted to be effective August 14, 2001, 26 TexReg 6013.