Constitutional authority
This chapter constitution governs Texas NSBE at UT Austin. It stays consistent with the NSBE National Constitution and does not override national rules where they already apply.
Governing framework · 2026-2027
Chapter constitution.
Key rules for membership, meetings, officers, and amendments on the Forty Acres. Download the full 2026-2027 PDF for the complete document.
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Name and objectives
The chapter is the National Society of Black Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin. Objectives match the National Society: grow student interest in engineering, strengthen Black participation across the field, and advance Black professional engineers.
Membership, voting, and dues
Membership is open to UT Austin students, faculty, and staff who pay national and chapter dues. Voting members are current paid national and chapter members. Quorum is two thirds of eligible voting members. Honorary members do not vote.
Meetings
Regular meetings happen no more than two weeks apart. The day and time are set by a three-fourths vote at the first meeting of the academic year. The President may call an unscheduled meeting with at least 24 hours notice to every member.
Officers and zones
Elected officers include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Programs Chair, and any other seats the chapter needs. Appointed chairs sit in Membership, Communications, Finance, and Programs zones, including PCI and TORCH. The chapter keeps at least one advisor.
Amendments and archives
Amendments need written notice, distribution before the vote, and a two-thirds vote of chapter membership with at least nine members present. Approved changes must go to Student Activities within 14 days. Request archives and minutes through the Secretary.
Members can request constitutional archives and meeting minutes through the Secretary office.
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