(a) Texas A&M University or a Texas institution of higher education may apply for a license to produce and handle hemp for agricultural or academic research. A license issued to Texas A&M University or a Texas Institution of higher education pursuant to this section is known as a "Hemp Research License."(b) In order to obtain a hemp research license, Texas A&M University or a Texas institution of higher education must submit an application and required fees to the Department.(c) A hemp research license holder must comply with and is solely responsible for compliance with all state and federal laws, rules, and guidelines pertaining to the production and handling of hemp in addition to the laws, rules, and guidelines of any other jurisdiction where such hemp research license holder may produce or handle hemp.