Policies and Procedures

The University of North Texas System Board of Regents establishes the authority for the System, the System Administration, and the Institutions to approve and execute contracts pursuant to Texas Education Code § 105.108. All contracts entered into by the UNT System, UNT, UNT Health Science Center, or UNT Dallas must comply with State of Texas requirements, and adhere to the requirements of the Regents Rules.

Regents Rule 03.903 on Delegation of Authority for Contracts and Agreements

NOTE: Only a person who has been delegated CONTRACT signature authority in writing by the UNT System Board of Regents, the UNT System Chancellor, or the UNTHSC President or his/her designee is authorized to sign a contract. 

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) represents the University of North Texas System, including its Board of Regents and its universities, in all legal matters. OGC authors the Contract Management Handbook which will help provide assistance with drafting or reviewing your contract, routing it, and administering it.