Legal Basis and Administrative Structure

Approved January 12, 2009

Next Scheduled Review: January 12, 2011

Supplements System Policy 02.04

Rule Statement

This rule identifies the legal basis and administrative structure for the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES).

This rule provides a concise explanation of the legal basis and administrative structure for TEES.

1. LEGAL BASIS

- The legal basis presented below for TEES is for use in grant applications, contracts, and other purposes requiring the citation of legal authority. In some instances, it may be necessary to supplement this general legal description by including references to statutes providing specific authority to engage in a particular activity.
- 1.1 – TEES was established in 1914 by order of the Board of Regents of Texas A&M University System. Its mission as a engineering research and development agency was codified by Education Code, Chapter 88, Subparagraph E.
- 1.2 – The agency’s stated purpose is to foster innovations in education, and technology that support and aid the business technical communities and enhance the economic development of state and nation. In order to carry out its purpose, TEES may enter contracts and agreements with other entities. It is a member of Texas A&M University System with authority for management control of its operations vested in the Board of Regents of the The board may accept funds from both public and private sources the use of any program or division of TEES.

2. ADMINISTRATIVE

- A current organizational chart for TEES is on file in the Office of the Chancellor.