(a) In this section, “institution of higher education” has the meaning assigned by § 61.003.
(b) Subject to Subsection (c), an institution of higher education may not implement an academic boycott of a foreign country that would prevent a student or faculty member of the institution from:
(1) studying or conducting research in or about the country; or
(2) interacting with the country’s scholars or representatives.

(c) An institution of higher education may implement an academic boycott described by Subsection (b) of a foreign country included by the United States Department of State on a list of state sponsors of terrorism. The boycott may not prevent a student enrolled at the institution from studying or being educated about the country.
(d) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.