(a) The governing board of the college may receive appropriations for the college's operations only if the board operates the college in compliance with this chapter.
(b) The board may accept gifts, grants, or donations of money or property given to the college for the college's exclusive use in carrying out the purposes of this subchapter.
(c) The board may expend appropriated funds for maintenance and operation, including the maintenance and operation of student housing and food service, unless the funds are specifically restricted to another purpose by the appropriation.