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Date Policy Summary of Policy Update
03/02/2026 Ad hoc revisions made to clarify planning timelines and incorporate minor formatting updates.
01/20/2026 Ad hoc revisions made to reference IRS Form 1099.
01/15/2026 Ad hoc revisions made to update the definition and procurement process for Independent Contractors.
01/13/2026 This policy was updated as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 2, Executive Policy Committee's review schedule.
01/13/2026 This policy was updated as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 1, Executive Policy Committee's review schedule.
12/10/2025 Ad hoc revisions made to include the option to earn an eight-hour wellness leave credit.  The policy titled was amended from "Workplace Wellness and Exercise Program."
12/02/2025 This policy is held in abeyance until further notice following the announced on December 2, 2025.
11/18/2025 This policy was updated as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 2, Executive Policy Committee's review schedule.
11/13/2025 The Board of Regents approved ad hoc revisions to this policy in their meeting on November 13, 2025.
11/13/2025 The Board of Regents approved ad hoc revisions to this policy in their meeting on November 13, 2025.
11/13/2025 This policy was updated as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 1, Executive Policy Committee's review schedule.  The Board of Regents approved revisions to this policy in their meeting on November 13, 2025.
11/13/2025 This policy was updated as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 1, Executive Policy Committee's review schedule.  The Board of Regents approved revisions to this policy in their meeting on November 13, 2025.
11/11/2025 This policy was updated as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 1, Executive Policy Committee's review schedule.
10/30/2025 URP 01.400: Printing on University Stationary This policy was archived following a review by the Executive Policy Committee in the Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 1 review schedule.  Marketing and Communication determined that this information was better suited for the Brand Guidelines website.
10/24/2025 The Policy Owner was changed to Enrollment Management (previously Academic Affairs).
10/23/2025 This policy was updated as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 1, Executive Policy Committee's review schedule.
10/23/2025 This policy was updated as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 1, Executive Policy Committee's review schedule.
09/04/2025 Ad hoc revisions made to update policy based on the new standard of "undue hardship."
08/15/2025 The Board of Regents approved creation of this policy in their meeting on August 15, 2025.  This new policy governs the transfer of unexpended project funds.
08/15/2025 The Board of Regents approved creation of this policy in their meeting on August 15, 2025.  This new policy defines "minor" and "major" construction projects.
08/15/2025 The Board of Regents approved ad hoc revisions to this policy in their meeting on August 15, 2025.  These revisions add references to Regent Policy E.50400.
08/15/2025 The Board of Regents approved ad hoc revisions to this policy in their meeting on August 15, 2025.  These revisions are in compliance with Senate Bill 2972 (2025).
08/15/2025 The Board of Regents approved creation of this policy in their meeting on August 15, 2025.  This new policy governs the Faculty Senate pursuant to Senate Bill 37 (2025).
08/15/2025 Regent Policy G.70200: Student Life and Housing The Board of Regents approved archiving this policy in their meeting on August 15, 2025.  Following benchmarking with other Texas public university systems, ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ leadership determined this policy was operational in nature and should not be a governance-level policy.
08/13/2025 This policy, previously URP 04.310: Independent Contractors, was recategorized under Human Resources following an audit review.  The policy number was changed accordingly.
07/31/2025 Ad hoc revisions made to update policy.
07/21/2025 Ad hoc revisions to include references to URP 01.295: Foreign Adversary Countries.
07/21/2025 New policy published to comply with Executive Order GA-48 (2024).
05/15/2025 Ad hoc revisions to this policy were made by the Board of Regents in their meeting on May 15, 2025.
05/15/2025 Ad hoc revisions to this policy were made by the Board of Regents in their meeting on May 15, 2025.
04/07/2025 Ad hoc revisions made to update policy.
03/26/2025 Ad hoc revisions made to update policy.
03/26/2025 Ad hoc revisions made to update policy.
03/26/2025 Ad hoc revisions made to update policy.
03/26/2025 Ad hoc revisions made to update policy.
02/26/2025 Ad hoc revisions made to update policy.
12/10/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to update policy.
11/18/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to update policy.
11/08/2024 Ad hoc revisions to this policy were approved by the Board of Regents in their meeting on November 8, 2024.
11/08/2024 Regent Policy E.50210: Purchasing Policy: Competitive Bidding This policy was reviewed as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  The Board of Regents approved archiving this policy in their meeting on November 8, 2024. 
11/08/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  The Board of Regents approved the revisions to this policy in their meeting on November 8, 2024. 
11/08/2024 Regent Policy C.30100: Accreditation This policy was reviewed as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  The Board of Regents approved archiving this policy in their meeting on November 8, 2024. 
11/08/2024 Ad hoc revisions to this policy were approved by the Board of Regents in their meeting on November 8, 2024.
11/01/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  
11/01/2024 New policy published November 01, 2024.
10/04/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  
09/11/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to update policy.
08/07/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  
08/07/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  
08/07/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  
08/07/2024 New policy published August 07, 2024.
08/05/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to align policy with current Texas Department of Information Resources' Security Controls Standards Catalog.
08/05/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to align policy with current Texas Department of Information Resources' Security Controls Standards Catalog.
07/16/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to align policy with current procedures.
06/18/2024 New policy published June 18, 2024.
06/14/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  
06/06/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  
05/20/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  The Board of Regents approved the revisions to this policy in their meeting on May 17, 2024. 
05/20/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2023 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  The Board of Regents approved the revisions to this policy in their meeting on May 17, 2024. 
05/20/2024 New policy approved by the Board of Regents in their meeting on May 17, 2024.
05/20/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to policy per Governor Abbott's Executive Order No. GA-44.  The Board of Regents approved the revisions to this policy in their meeting on May 17, 2024. 
05/20/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to policy per Governor Abbott's Executive Order No. GA-44.
05/08/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  
05/08/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2023 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  
04/03/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  
04/03/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2024 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  
02/28/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to align policy with current Texas Department of Information Resources' Security Controls Standards Catalog.
02/28/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to align policy with current Texas Department of Information Resources' Security Controls Standards Catalog.
02/23/2024

Ad hoc revisions made to align policy with current Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges' policies.

02/16/2024 Regent Policy B.20050: Exemptions and Waivers

This policy was reviewed as a part of the 2023 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  The policy content was found to exist in another Regent Policy.  The Board of Regents approved archiving this policy in their meeting on February 16, 2024. 

02/07/2024

New policy published February 07, 2024.

02/06/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2023 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  Revisions were made to include new state requirements related to privacy awareness and training.   
01/16/2024

New policy published January 16, 2024.

01/08/2024

Ad hoc revisions made to align policy with current Texas Department of Information Resources' Security Controls Standards Catalog.

01/08/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to align policy with current Texas Department of Information Resources' Security Controls Standards Catalog.
01/08/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to align policy with current Texas Department of Information Resources' Security Controls Standards Catalog.
01/08/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to align policy with current Texas Department of Information Resources' Security Controls Standards Catalog.
01/08/2024 Ad hoc revisions made to align policy with current Texas Department of Information Resources' Security Controls Standards Catalog.
01/08/2024 This policy was updated as a part of the 2023 Executive Policy Committee's Policy Review Schedule.  

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