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TX HB3701

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Dyson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents' authority to improve and equip power plants (not just "central" power plants) and construct, acquire, improve, and equip steam plants and additions

  • Authorizes the board to construct, extend, and improve water and sewer systems for all institutions under its control, subject to board approval of total cost, construction type, capacity, and specifications

  • Allows the board to provide water, sewer, steam, power, and electricity services to all buildings and facilities at each institution and determine maintenance and operation charges

  • Grants new specific authority to construct and acquire power plants, water systems, and sewer systems located on university system property in Brazos County

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip utility systems located on university system property.

Education

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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