H.B. No. 3475 proposes the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County, allowing the governing board of a university system to create and operate the school as deemed appropriate. The bill includes provisions for the administration of the law school, enabling the governing board to prescribe courses and award degrees similar to those offered at other American law schools. Additionally, the governing board can manage the law school through a general academic institution within the university system and is authorized to accept gifts and grants for its benefit. The establishment of the law school is contingent upon available funding, and the governing board must notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of its intentions, which will facilitate a feasibility study for accreditation.

Furthermore, the bill allows the governing board to issue bonds up to $40 million for the acquisition and development of facilities related to the law school. It also stipulates that the governing board may pledge revenue funds, including student tuition, to secure the bonds. If the law school is created by either The University of Texas System or The Texas A&M University System, it will be eligible for specific funding under the Texas Constitution. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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