CENTER FOR THE STUDY AND PREVENTION OF JUVENILE CRIME AND DELINQUENCY.

(a) The Center for the Study and Prevention of Juvenile Crime and Delinquency is established at Prairie View A&M University.

(b) The organization, control, and management of the center is vested in the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.

(c) The board of regents shall approve the employment of personnel by and the operating budget of the center. An employee of the center is an employee of Prairie View A&M University.

(d) The center may:

(1) conduct, coordinate, collect, and evaluate research in all areas relating to juvenile crime and delinquency;

(2) provide a setting for educational programs relating to juvenile crime and delinquency, including degree programs at Prairie View A&M University and other educational programs such as continuing education and in-service training for criminal justice and social service professionals;

(3) serve as a state and national resource for information on juvenile crime and delinquency; and

(4) in connection with its research and educational programs:

(A) develop programs, policies, and strategies to address juvenile crime and delinquency and related social problems; and

(B) create partnerships, collaborative efforts, or outreach, public service, or technical assistance programs to assist communities, governmental agencies, or private entities to implement programs, policies, and strategies that address juvenile crime and delinquency and related social problems.

(e) The center may enter into a cooperative agreement or contract with a public or private entity to perform the duties of the center.

(f) The board of regents may accept gifts and grants from a public or private source for the benefit of the center.

(g) Establishment of the center is subject to the availability of funds for that purpose.