Amend CSHB 2759 as follows: (1) On page 1, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following: (b) 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 Medical Branch at Galveston, to be used primarily to conduct biomedical research including research related to national bio-defense 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 $57 million. (2) On page 1, line 20, strike "(b)" and substitute "(c)". (3) On page 1, line 21, strike "Subsection (a)" and substitute "this section". (4) On page 2, line 5, strike "(c)" and substitute "(d)".