By: Branch, Johnson, Anchia H.B. No. 1844
(Senate Sponsor - West)
(In the Senate - Received from the House April 22, 2013;
April 22, 2013, read first time and referred to Committee on Higher
Education; May 9, 2013, reported favorably by the following vote:
Yeas 7, Nays 0; May 9, 2013, sent to printer.)
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the official name of The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 51.821(4), Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(4) "Participating medical school" means each of the
following entities:
(A) the medical school at The University of Texas
Health Science Center at Houston;
(B) the medical school at The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center [at Dallas];
(C) the medical school at The University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio;
(D) the medical school at The University of Texas
Medical Branch at Galveston;
(E) the medical school at Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center at Lubbock;
(F) the medical school at Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center at El Paso;
(G) the Baylor College of Medicine;
(H) the college of osteopathic medicine at the
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth; and
(I) the medical school at The Texas A&M
University System Health Science Center.
SECTION 2. Section 55.1722(a), Education Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(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, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or
related infrastructure for the following institutions to be
financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this
subchapter, including bonds issued in accordance with its
systemwide revenue financing program and secured as provided by
that program in aggregate principal amounts not to exceed the
following amounts:
(1) The University of Texas at Arlington, $16 million;
(2) The University of Texas at Austin, $12.5 million;
(3) The University of Texas at Brownsville, $22.5
million;
(4) The University of Texas at Dallas, $5 million;
(5) The University of Texas at El Paso, $14 million;
(6) The University of Texas--Pan American, $17
million;
(7) The University of Texas of the Permian Basin,
$25.8 million;
(8) The University of Texas at San Antonio, $50
million;
(9) The University of Texas at Tyler, $9.5 million;
(10) The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center [at Dallas], $20 million;
(11) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Houston, $17.5 million; and
(12) the Lower Rio Grande Valley Academic Health
Center, $30 million, if that institution is established.
SECTION 3. Section 55.1732(a), Education Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(a) In addition to the other authority granted by this
subchapter, the board of regents of The University of Texas System
may issue in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with
a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board bonds
for the following institutions not to exceed the following
aggregate principal amounts to finance projects specified as
follows:
(1) The University of Texas at Arlington, $16,635,945
to construct a science building;
(2) The University of Texas at Brownsville,
$26,010,000 to construct a life and health science and education
facility (Phase II) and to procure and install permanent equipment
and other fixtures in the facility;
(3) The University of Texas at Dallas, $21,993,750 to
renovate and develop space at the Founders Hall, Founders Annex,
and Berkner Hall;
(4) The University of Texas at El Paso, $12,750,000 to
construct a biomedical and health sciences research center;
(5) The University of Texas--Pan American,
$29,950,000 for education complex, library, and multipurpose
center renovation and construction;
(6) The University of Texas of the Permian Basin,
$5,610,000 for integrated Mesa Building renovations and gymnasium
renovations;
(7) The University of Texas at San Antonio,
$22,950,000 to construct a science building on the main campus;
(8) The University of Texas at Tyler, $20,910,000 to
construct an engineering, sciences, and technology building and
make other physical plant improvements;
(9) The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center [at Dallas], $40 million for North Campus phase IV
construction;
(10) The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston, $20 million to renovate and expand research facilities;
(11) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Houston, $19,550,000 to construct or purchase a classroom building
that includes facilities for clinical teaching and clinical
research;
(12) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
San Antonio, $28.9 million to construct a facility for student
services and academic administration and to construct and develop a
facility at the Laredo Extension Campus for educational and
administrative purposes;
(13) the Regional Academic Health Center established
under Section 74.611, $25.5 million to construct a teaching and
learning laboratory in or near the city of Harlingen;
(14) The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler,
$11,513,250 to construct a biomedical research center addition; and
(15) The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center, $20 million to construct a basic sciences research
building.
SECTION 4. Section 55.1742(c), Education Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(c) 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, buildings, structures, or other facilities,
including roads and related infrastructure, for The University of
Texas Southwestern Medical Center [at Dallas], to be used primarily
to conduct biomedical research and to be financed by the issuance of
bonds in accordance with this subchapter, including bonds issued in
accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program and secured
as provided by that program, in an aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $56 million.
SECTION 5. Section 55.1752(a), Education Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(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 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 at Arlington, $70,430,000
for an Engineering Research Building;
(2) The University of Texas at Austin, $105 million
for the renovation of the Experimental Science Building;
(3) The University of Texas at Brownsville,
$33,800,000 for a Science and Technology Learning Center;
(4) The University of Texas at Dallas, $12 million for
a vivarium and experimental space;
(5) The University of Texas at El Paso, $76,500,000
for a physical sciences/engineering core facility;
(6) The University of Texas--Pan American:
(A) $6 million for the Starr County Upper Level
Center; and
(B) $39,796,000 for the fine arts academic and
performance complex;
(7) The University of Texas of the Permian Basin:
(A) $54 million for a science and technology
complex; and
(B) $45 million for an arts convocation and
classroom facility at the CEED;
(8) The University of Texas at San Antonio,
$74,250,000 for an engineering building (phase II);
(9) The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center [at Dallas], $42 million for the north campus (phase 5);
(10) The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston, $57 million for the Galveston National Laboratory;
(11) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Houston, $60 million for a replacement building for The University
of Texas Dental Branch at Houston;
(12) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
San Antonio, $60 million for the South Texas Research Facility;
(13) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Tyler, $21,120,000 for an academic health center;
(14) The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center, $40 million for a Center for Targeted Therapy research
building; and
(15) The University of Texas at Tyler:
(A) $6,300,000 for the expansion of the Palestine
campus; and
(B) $43,200,000 for the completion, renovation,
and expansion of engineering and sciences facilities.
SECTION 6. Section 61.003(5), Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(5) "Medical and dental unit" means The Texas A&M
University System Health Science Center and its component
institutions, agencies, and programs; The University of Texas
Medical Branch at Galveston; The University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center [at Dallas]; The University of Texas Medical School
at San Antonio; The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston;
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center; The
University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at
Houston; The University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio; The
University of Texas Medical School at Houston; The University of
Texas Health Science Center--South Texas and its component
institutions, if established under Subchapter N, Chapter 74; the
nursing institutions of The Texas A&M University System and The
University of Texas System; and The University of Texas School of
Public Health at Houston; and such other medical or dental schools
as may be established by statute or as provided in this chapter.
SECTION 7. Section 63.002(c), Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(c) The amount available for distribution from the fund may
be appropriated only for programs that benefit medical research,
health education, or treatment programs at the following
health-related institutions of higher education:
(1) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
San Antonio;
(2) The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center;
(3) The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center [at Dallas];
(4) The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston;
(5) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Houston;
(6) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Tyler;
(7) The University of Texas Health Science
Center--South Texas and its component institutions, if established
under Subchapter N, Chapter 74;
(8) The Texas A&M University Health Science Center;
(9) the University of North Texas Health Science
Center at Fort Worth;
(10) the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center;
and
(11) Baylor College of Medicine, if a contract between
Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board is in effect under Section 61.092.
SECTION 8. Section 63.101(a), Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(a) A separate permanent endowment fund is established for
the benefit of each of the following institutions of higher
education:
(1) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
San Antonio;
(2) The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center;
(3) The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center [at Dallas];
(4) The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston;
(5) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Houston;
(6) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Tyler;
(7) The University of Texas at El Paso;
(8) The Texas A&M University Health Science Center;
(9) the University of North Texas Health Science
Center at Fort Worth;
(10) the components of the Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center located in El Paso;
(11) the components of the Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center at locations other than El Paso;
(12) the regional academic health center established
under Section 74.611; and
(13) Baylor College of Medicine, if a contract between
Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board is in effect under Section 61.092.
SECTION 9. Section 65.02(a), Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(a) The University of Texas System is composed of the
following institutions and entities:
(1) The University of Texas at Arlington, including:
(A) The University of Texas Institute of Urban
Studies at Arlington; and
(B) The University of Texas School of Nursing at
Arlington;
(2) The University of Texas at Austin, including:
(A) The University of Texas Marine Science
Institute;
(B) The University of Texas McDonald Observatory
at Mount Locke; and
(C) The University of Texas School of Nursing at
Austin;
(3) The University of Texas at Dallas;
(4) The University of Texas at El Paso, including The
University of Texas School of Nursing at El Paso;
(5) The University of Texas of the Permian Basin;
(6) The University of Texas at San Antonio, including
the University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio;
(7) The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center [at Dallas], including:
(A) The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
School at Dallas;
(B) The University of Texas Southwestern
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Dallas; and
(C) The University of Texas Southwestern Allied
Health Sciences School at Dallas;
(8) The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston, including:
(A) The University of Texas Medical School at
Galveston;
(B) The University of Texas Graduate School of
Biomedical Sciences at Galveston;
(C) The University of Texas School of Allied
Health Sciences at Galveston;
(D) The University of Texas Marine Biomedical
Institute at Galveston;
(E) The University of Texas Hospitals at
Galveston; and
(F) The University of Texas School of Nursing at
Galveston;
(9) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Houston, including:
(A) The University of Texas Medical School at
Houston;
(B) The University of Texas Dental Branch at
Houston;
(C) The University of Texas Graduate School of
Biomedical Sciences at Houston;
(D) The University of Texas School of Health
Information Sciences at Houston;
(E) The University of Texas School of Public
Health at Houston;
(F) The University of Texas Speech and Hearing
Institute at Houston; and
(G) The University of Texas School of Nursing at
Houston;
(10) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
San Antonio, including:
(A) The University of Texas Medical School at San
Antonio;
(B) The University of Texas Dental School at San
Antonio;
(C) The University of Texas Graduate School of
Biomedical Sciences at San Antonio;
(D) The University of Texas School of Allied
Health Sciences at San Antonio; and
(E) The University of Texas School of Nursing at
San Antonio;
(11) The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center, including:
(A) The University of Texas M. D. Anderson
Hospital;
(B) The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Tumor
Institute; and
(C) The University of Texas M. D. Anderson
Science Park; and
(12) The University of Texas Health Science
Center--South Texas, including The University of Texas Medical
School--South Texas, if established under Subchapter N, Chapter 74.
SECTION 10. The heading to Subchapter C, Chapter 74,
Education Code, is amended to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER C. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
[AT DALLAS]
SECTION 11. Section 74.101, Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 74.101. COMPONENT INSTITUTION. The University of
Texas Southwestern Medical Center [at Dallas] is a component
institution of The University of Texas System under the management
and control of the board of regents of The University of Texas
System.
SECTION 12. Section 154.002(a), Education Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(a) The council shall establish a consortium of Alzheimer's
disease centers, to be initially composed of the Alzheimer's
disease centers at the Baylor College of Medicine, the Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center, the University of North Texas
Health Science Center at Fort Worth, and The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center [at Dallas]. The council may add
additional consortium participants to the consortium as necessary.
SECTION 13. Section 572.003(c), Government Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(c) The term means a member of:
(1) the Public Utility Commission of Texas;
(2) [the Texas Department of Economic Development;
[(3)] the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
(3) [(4)] the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
(4) [(5)] The Finance Commission of Texas;
(5) [(6)] the Texas Facilities Commission;
(6) [(7)] the Texas Board of Criminal Justice;
(7) [(8)] the board of trustees of the Employees
Retirement System of Texas;
(8) [(9)] the Texas Transportation Commission;
(9) [(10) the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission;
[(11)] the Texas Department of Insurance;
(10) [(12)] the Parks and Wildlife Commission;
(11) [(13)] the Public Safety Commission;
(12) [(14)] the Texas Ethics Commission;
(13) [(15)] the State Securities Board;
(14) [(16)] the Texas Water Development Board;
(15) [(17)] the governing board of a public senior
college or university as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code,
or of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center [at
Dallas], The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, The
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, The
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, The
University of Texas M. D. Anderson [System] Cancer Center, The
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, University of
North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center, Texas State Technical
College--Harlingen, Texas State Technical College--Marshall, Texas
State Technical College--Sweetwater, or Texas State Technical
College--Waco;
(16) [(18)] the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board;
(17) [(19)] the Texas Workforce Commission;
(18) [(21)] the board of trustees of the Teacher
Retirement System of Texas;
(19) [(22)] the Credit Union Commission;
(20) [(23)] the School Land Board;
(21) [(24)] the board of the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs;
(22) [(25)] the Texas Racing Commission;
(23) [(26)] the State Board of Dental Examiners;
(24) [(27)] the Texas Medical [State] Board [of
Medical Examiners];
(25) [(28)] the Board of Pardons and Paroles;
(26) [(29)] the Texas State Board of Pharmacy;
(27) [(30)] the Department of Information Resources
governing board;
(28) [(31)] the Motor Vehicle Board;
(29) [(32)] the Texas Real Estate Commission;
(30) [(33)] the board of directors of the State Bar of
Texas;
(31) [(34)] the bond review board;
(32) [(35)] the [Texas Board of] Health and Human
Services Commission;
(33) [(36) the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental
Retardation;
[(37) the Texas Board on Aging;
[(38) the Texas Board of Human Services;
[(39)] the Texas Funeral Service Commission;
(34) [(40)] the board of directors of a river
authority created under the Texas Constitution or a statute of this
state; or
(35) [(41)] the Texas Lottery Commission.
SECTION 14. Section 102.154(a), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
University Advisory Committee is composed of the following members:
(1) two members appointed by the chancellor of The
University of Texas System to represent:
(A) The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center [at Dallas];
(B) The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston;
(C) The University of Texas Health Science Center
at Houston;
(D) The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio;
(E) The University of Texas Health Center at
Tyler; or
(F) The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center;
(2) one member appointed by the chancellor of The
Texas A&M University System to represent:
(A) The Texas A&M University System Health
Science Center; or
(B) the teaching hospital for The Texas A&M
Health Science Center College of Medicine;
(3) one member appointed by the chancellor of the
Texas Tech University System to represent the Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center;
(4) one member appointed by the chancellor of the
University of Houston System to represent the system;
(5) one member appointed by the chancellor of the
Texas State University System to represent the system;
(6) one member appointed by the chancellor of the
University of North Texas System to represent the system;
(7) one member appointed by the president of Baylor
College of Medicine;
(8) one member appointed by the president of Rice
University; and
(9) members appointed at the executive director's
discretion by the chancellors of other institutions.
SECTION 15. Section 121.102, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 121.102. CONSORTIUM ESTABLISHED. Subject to
availability of funds, the department shall establish a public
health consortium composed of:
(1) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
San Antonio;
(2) The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center;
(3) The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center [at Dallas];
(4) The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston;
(5) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Houston;
(6) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Tyler;
(7) the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center;
(8) The Texas A&M University Health Science Center;
(9) the University of North Texas Health Science
Center at Fort Worth; and
(10) any other public institution of higher education
that elects to participate in the consortium.
SECTION 16. Section 155.104(b), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(b) The board may issue a faculty temporary license to
practice medicine to a physician as provided by this section. The
physician:
(1) must hold a current medical license that is
unrestricted and not subject to a disciplinary order or probation
in another state or a Canadian province or have completed at least
three years of postgraduate residency;
(2) may not hold a medical license in another state or
a Canadian province that has any restrictions, disciplinary orders,
or probation;
(3) must pass the Texas medical jurisprudence
examination; and
(4) must hold a salaried faculty position equivalent
to at least the level of assistant professor and be working
full-time at one of the following institutions:
(A) The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston;
(B) The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center [at Dallas];
(C) The University of Texas Health Science Center
at Houston;
(D) The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio;
(E) The University of Texas Health Center at
Tyler;
(F) The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center;
(G) Texas A&M University College of Medicine;
(H) the Schools of Medicine at Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center;
(I) Baylor College of Medicine;
(J) the University of North Texas Health Science
Center at Fort Worth;
(K) an institutional sponsor of a graduate
medical education program accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Graduate Medical Education; or
(L) a nonprofit health corporation certified
under Section 162.001 and affiliated with a program described by
Paragraph (K).
SECTION 17. (a) The name of The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is changed to The University
of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
(b) A reference in law to The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas means The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center.
(c) An appropriation for the use and benefit of The
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is
available for the use and benefit of The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center.
(d) The board of regents of The University of Texas System
and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
shall ensure that the change of the name made by this Act is
implemented with as little unnecessary cost as possible. The
medical center shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use all
stationery and other consumable supplies that are printed with the
institution's former name and are in its possession on the
effective date of this Act.
SECTION 18. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.
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