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AGENDA ITEM VI-C JULY 2004 Page 1 CHAPTER 17. CAMPUS PLANNING Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 17.1. Purpose and Scope. 17.2. Authority. 17.3. Definitions. 17.1. The purpose of this chapter is to provide guidance to the public and to public institutions of higher education regarding approval or disapproval of construction projects, property acquisitions, or lease-purchase arrangements; assuring maximum use of facilities; developing standards and policies for management of physical plants designed to streamline operations and improve accountability; and to achieve the goals of the higher education plan approved by the Board. 17.2. Authority. Texas Education Code, Section 61.0572, requires the Board to assure the efficient use of construction funds and the orderly development of physical plants to accommodate projected college student enrollments. Texas Education Code, Section 61.058, authorizes the Board to approve or disapprove all new construction and repair and rehabilitation of buildings and facilities at institutions. Texas Education Code, Section 61.0582, requires that each institution submit a campus master plan to the Board, and Texas Education Code, Section 61.0583, requires the Board to conduct a comprehensive audit of all educational and general facilities. Texas Education Code, Section 51.927, authorizes the Board to establish guidelines and an approval process for awarding energy savings performance ...