Tex. Education Code § 39.265
This is the official text of Tex. Education Code § 39.265, part of Texas’s Education Code — governs public schools and universities in Texas.
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§ 39.265. FUNDING.
Official statutory text
The award system may be funded by donations, grants, or legislative appropriations. The commissioner may solicit and receive grants and donations for the purpose of making awards under this subchapter. A small portion of the award funds may be used by the commissioner to pay for the costs associated with sponsoring a ceremony to recognize or present awards to schools or districts under this subchapter. The donations, grants, or legislative appropriations shall be accounted for and distributed by the agency. The awards are subject to audit requirements established by the State Board of Education.
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