83R2052 AED-D

By: Branch, Johnson, Anchia H.B. No. 1844

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.