# Tex. Education Code § 51.002: FUNDS SUBJECT TO CONTROL

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.002

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Education Code § 51.002
- **Heading:** FUNDS SUBJECT TO CONTROL
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.002

## Text

(a) The governing board of each institution listed in Section 51.001 of this code may retain control of the following sums of money collected at the institution, subject to Section 51.008 of this code:

(1) student fees of all kinds;

(2) charges for use of rooms and dormitories;

(3) receipts from meals, cafes, and cafeterias;

(4) fees on deposit refundable to students under certain conditions;

(5) receipts from school athletic activities;

(6) income from student publications and other student activities;

(7) receipts from the sale of publication products and miscellaneous supplies and equipment;

(8) students' voluntary deposits of money for safekeeping;

(9) all other fees and local or institutional funds arising out of and by virtue of the educational activities, research, or demonstrations carried on by the institution; and

(10) donations and gifts to the institution.

(b) The provisions of this subchapter do not apply to any income derived from the permanent university fund.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Education Code § 51.001 § 51.001. INSTITUTIONS TO WHICH APPLICABLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.001.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.002 § 51.002. FUNDS SUBJECT TO CONTROL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.002.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.003 § 51.003. DEPOSITORIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.003.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.004 § 51.004. SEPARATE ACCOUNTS; TRUST FUNDS; INTEREST.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.004.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.005 § 51.005. REPORTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.005.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.006 § 51.006. FUNDS NOT TO BE USED TO INCREASE SALARIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.006.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.007 § 51.007. PENALTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.007.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.008 § 51.008. CERTAIN RECEIPTS TO BE DEPOSITED IN STATE TREASURY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.008.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.009 § 51.009. DEFINING AND ACCOUNTING FOR CERTAIN INCOME.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.009.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.010 § 51.010. COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT OBLIGATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.010.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.011 § 51.011. DISPOSITION OF SMALL CREDIT BALANCES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.011.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.012 § 51.012. PAYMENTS BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER OR ELECTRONIC PAY CARD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.012.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.0031 § 51.0031. DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.0031.md)
- [Tex. Education Code § 51.0032 § 51.0032. INVESTMENT REPORTS AND POLICIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ced_C51_S51.0032.md)

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