Tex. Educ. Code § 51.9611 · Subchapter Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES OF UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In this section, "institution of higher education" and "university system" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.
(b) The governing board of a university system, or of an institution of higher education that is not a component institution of a university system, may authorize employees of the system or institution, as applicable, to elect a payroll deduction for any purpose that the governing board determines serves a public purpose and benefits employees. The board may adopt policies and procedures governing payroll deductions under this section. A payroll deduction under this section is in addition to payroll deductions authorized by other law.
(c) A payroll deduction under this section must be at the written request of the employee, and the request must state the amount to be deducted and the entity to which the deducted amount is to be transferred. A payroll deduction is in effect until revoked in writing by the employee, but the policies and procedures of the university system or institution of higher education, as applicable, may provide for enrollment periods.
(d) A university system or institution of higher education may collect an administrative fee to cover the costs of making a deduction.
(e) This section does not authorize a payroll deduction for dues or membership fees payable to a labor union or employees association.
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History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (S.B. 5), Sec. 3.01, eff. June 17, 2011.
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