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 the construction, acquisition, improvement, extension, and equipping of utility systems on university property. The bill removes the phrase "from time to time" in relation to the board's ability to improve and equip existing power plants and construct steam plants, thereby streamlining the language. It clarifies that the board may acquire property for these purposes, and it specifies that "steam plants" do not include electrical generating facilities, while "central power plants" do.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new subsection (d) that grants the board the authority to construct and acquire power plants and related systems specifically located on university system property in Brazos County. This expansion of authority allows for more targeted development of utility infrastructure in that region. The bill is set to 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)