Sec. 51.168. CREATION OF ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATIONS. (a) The coordinating board shall create and name an information network association within an information network region if:
(1) a majority of the institutions of higher education within a region apply to create an association; and
(2) the institutions applying show good cause for creating an association.
(b) The coordinating board may not create more than one information network association in an information network region.
(c) Each information network association created is an agency of the state.
(d) An information network association created under this section is subject to the Texas Sunset Act (Chapter 325, Government Code). Unless continued in existence as provided by that Act, the association is abolished September 1, 1989.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1854, ch. 735, Sec. 2.158, eff. Aug. 29, 1977; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 198, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Higher Education in General
Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education
Subchapter D. Information Network Associations
Section 51.1521. Interagency Contracts for Networks
Section 51.153. Western Information Network Association
Section 51.154. Board of Directors
Section 51.155. Director's Expenses
Section 51.156. Meetings of the Board; Quorum; Action by Board
Section 51.157. Chairman, Vice Chairman
Section 51.158. General Manager, Employees
Section 51.159. Delegation of Authority
Section 51.160. Bond of Officer, Agent, or Employee
Section 51.161. Powers and Duties of Association
Section 51.162. Gifts and Grants
Section 51.163. Information Network Association Fund
Section 51.164. Rules and Regulations
Section 51.165. Principal Office
Section 51.167. Designation of Regions for Additional Associations
Section 51.168. Creation of Additional Associations
Section 51.169. Provisions Applicable to Additional Associations
Section 51.171. Revenue Refunding Bonds