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TX HB5150

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

AJ Louderback

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers governance, control, management, and all property of the University of Houston--Victoria from the University of Houston System to The Texas A&M University System, effective September 1, 2025, renaming it Texas A&M University--Victoria

  • All students and employees of the university automatically become students and employees of Texas A&M University--Victoria upon the effective date, with employment status and accrued benefits preserved

  • Existing contracts, bonds, tuition rates, fees, and rules adopted by the University of Houston System remain in effect until modified or superseded by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents

  • Transfers employee group benefits from the state employee program (Chapter 1551, Insurance Code) to the uniform insurance benefits program for Texas A&M System employees (Chapter 1601, Insurance Code), with service credit preserved

  • Requires both boards of regents to enter into a memorandum of understanding by June 1, 2025, establishing a transition plan for transferring all powers, duties, property, records, and appropriations

Legislative Description

Relating to the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System.

Education

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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