The bill proposes the establishment of the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, which will be managed and controlled by the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System. It includes provisions for the college to offer degrees under the university's name and authority, and allows the board to prescribe courses and adopt policies necessary for the college's operation. Additionally, the bill states that a suitable teaching hospital may be provided by a public or private entity as deemed appropriate by the board.

Furthermore, the bill amends several sections of the Education Code to include the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in various definitions and contexts. Specifically, it adds the college to the definitions of "medical and dental unit" and "medical school," and includes it in the list of institutions eligible for funding from a specified health-related fund. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 61.003, Education Code 61.501, Education Code 63.002 (Education Code 61, Education Code 63)