The bill 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. It includes provisions for the administration of the law school, such as the ability to prescribe courses and award degrees similar to those offered at other American law schools. The governing board is also authorized to manage the law school through a general academic institution within the university system and to accept gifts and grants for its benefit. Importantly, the establishment of the law school is contingent upon the availability of funding, and the governing board must notify the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of its intention to establish the school.

Additionally, the bill allows the governing board to issue bonds up to $40 million for the acquisition and development of facilities for the law school. It stipulates that the board may pledge revenue funds, including student tuition, to secure the bonds, and provides for the transfer of funds among institutions within the university system if necessary. The law school will be eligible for funding from the Texas Constitution, depending on which university system establishes it. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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