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TX SB2361

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lois Kolkhorst

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • All students and employees automatically become students and employees of Texas A&M University--Victoria on the effective date, with no change to student status or employee accrued benefits

  • Transfers all existing contracts, bonds, written obligations, tuition rates, fees, and appropriated funds from the UH System to the Texas A&M System for the university's use

  • Employees transition from the UH System group benefits insurance program (Chapter 1551, Insurance Code) to the Texas A&M System uniform insurance benefits (Chapter 1601, Insurance Code), with service credit preserved

  • Requires both boards of regents to enter a memorandum of understanding by June 1, 2025, with a transition plan for the September 1, 2025 transfer of all powers, duties, property, records, and funds

  • Reallocates the university's $3,649,703 annual constitutional appropriation (Article VII, Section 17) from the UH System to The Texas A&M University System

Legislative Description

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

Education

Last Action

See remarks for effective date

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/22/2025
Education K-163/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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