AUSTIN (February 10, 2012)--Officials at the University of Texas in Austin will consider banning tobacco on the entire campus in a health-related move that could mean more research money.

The school already bans smoking in residence halls, during class and at other indoor areas.

The Austin American-Statesman reported that the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas has decided that grant recipients would be required to have tobacco-free campuses.

Adrienne Howarth-Moore, with UT's human resource services, said Thursday the school has received about $30 million from the institute.

Having a tobacco-free campus, by March 1, could mean an addition $88 million.

A UT spokesman says tobacco-free discussions will include faculty, administrators and students.