Tex. Educ. Code § 51.920 · Subchapter Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Technology transfer can enhance the state's investment in research and development through the rapid commercialization of university research and the creation and expansion of Texas companies.
(b) The Center for Technology Development and Transfer established by Section 65.45 of this code, and the Technology Business Development Division of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station established by Section 88.300 of this code, shall cooperate fully to exercise their respective authorities to promote the timely and effective transfer of technology.
(c) Technology development programs operated by other state-supported institutions of higher education are encouraged to cooperate with the Center for Technology Development and Transfer and the Technology Business Development Division.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 792, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.
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