S.B. No. 1468 amends Section 85.24 of the Education Code to enhance the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System regarding utility systems on university property. The bill allows the board to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip steam plants, power plants, and related utility systems specifically located in Brazos County. It also clarifies that the board may provide various utility services, including water, sewer, steam, and electricity, to all buildings and facilities at the institutions under its control.

The bill includes several key insertions and deletions to streamline the language and clarify the board's authority. Notably, it removes the phrase "from time to time" and specifies that the board may acquire property for utility purposes when certain conditions are met. Additionally, it introduces a new subsection (d) that explicitly grants the board the authority to construct and acquire power plants and related systems in Brazos County, thereby expanding its operational capabilities in that region. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 85.24 (Education Code 85)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 85.24 (Education Code 85)
Engrossed: Education Code 85.24 (Education Code 85)
House Committee Report: Education Code 85.24 (Education Code 85)
Enrolled: Education Code 85.24 (Education Code 85)