The bill proposes the establishment of the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, which will be managed 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 necessary policies for its 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.

The bill also amends existing sections of the Education Code to include the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in definitions related to medical and dental units and medical schools. Specifically, it adds the college to the list of medical and dental institutions and modifies the funding distribution criteria to include it among the institutions eligible for appropriations for medical research, health education, or treatment programs. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 61.003, Education Code 61.501, Education Code 63.002 (Education Code 63, Education Code 61)
House Committee Report: Education Code 61.003, Education Code 61.501, Education Code 63.002 (Education Code 63, Education Code 61)
Engrossed: Education Code 61.003, Education Code 61.501, Education Code 63.002 (Education Code 63, Education Code 61)