Tex. Educ. Code § 110.12

On terms, conditions, or stipulations, and compensation as determined by the board, the board may convey, dedicate, or use any other appropriate method of conveyance to grant, convey, or dedicate rights, title, rights-of-way, or easements involving or in connection with the furnishing or providing of electricity, water, sewage disposal, natural gas, telephone, telegraph, or other utility service on, over, or through the campus or properties of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The chairman of the board may execute and deliver conveyances or dedications on behalf of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.