(a) The Polytechnic College is a division of Sam Houston State University and is under the direction and control of the board of regents of the Texas State University System.
(b) The administration of the college is under the direction of the president of Sam Houston State University.
(c) The college shall provide career and technical education for individuals who desire to avail themselves of short intensive courses in career and technical education. The education shall be designed to lead to career and technical education certificates, as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(d) Notwithstanding any other law, the college shall be funded in the same manner as a public state college, as defined by Section 61.003.