Sec. 55.1733.  THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM;  ADDITIONAL BONDS.  (a)  In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the University of Houston System may issue in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board bonds for the following institutions not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts to finance projects specified as follows:
(1)  the University of Houston, $51 million to construct science and engineering research and classroom facilities;
(2)  the University of Houston--Downtown, $18,232,500 to construct a classroom building;
(3)  the University of Houston--Clear Lake, $30,918,750 to construct a student services and classroom building;  and
(4)  the University of Houston--Victoria, $2,805,000 to remodel the University West facility, acquire and renovate a facility services building, and renovate and expand a facility for the center for community initiatives.
(b)  The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of those bonds all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the University of Houston System, including student tuition charges.  The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.
(c)  If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the University of Houston System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes. 
(d)  Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section for one or more specified projects at an institution that is not required for the specified projects may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1432, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.