Texas § ED.87.502 - COURSES AND DEGREES
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § ED.87.502 — COURSES AND DEGREES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ ED.87.502. COURSES AND DEGREES
COURSES AND DEGREES; RULES; JOINT APPOINTMENTS. (a) The board, with the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, may prescribe courses leading to customary degrees as are offered at leading American educational institutions and may award those degrees. (b) The degrees offered by the institution may include baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees and their equivalents. (c) A new department, school, or degree program may not be instituted without the prior approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (d) The board shall adopt other rules for the operation, control, and management of Texas A&M International University as may be necessary for the institution to be a first-class institution of higher education. (e) The board may make joint faculty appointments in Texas A&M International University and in other institutions under its governance. The salary of a person who receives a joint appointment shall be apportioned to the appointing institution on the basis of services rendered. (f) The board, with the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, may contract with the governing board of another general academic teaching institution, as defined by Section 61.003 of this code, or with the governing board of a college or university in Mexico and Canada, to offer joint degree programs. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 105, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 3, 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § ED.87.502
What does The Texas Constitution § ED.87.502 cover?
Section ED.87.502 ("COURSES AND DEGREES") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § ED.87.502?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § ED.87.502" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § ED.87.502 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.