S.B. No. 2361 proposes the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System, renaming it Texas A&M University--Victoria. The bill introduces Subchapter M to the Education Code, which outlines the governance and operational framework for the new institution under the Texas A&M University System's board of regents. This board will have the authority to manage the university's administration, prescribe courses, and oversee operations, as well as solicit and manage gifts and grants for the university's benefit. The bill ensures that existing contracts and obligations from the University of Houston System remain valid, and that current students and employees retain their status and benefits, with tuition and fees set prior to the transfer remaining in effect until changed by the new governing board.

Additionally, the bill amends the Education Code to authorize the University of Houston System's board of regents to finance construction and renovation projects through bond issuance, while removing previous funding allocations for the University of Houston-Victoria. It allows the Texas A&M University System to issue bonds for projects at Texas A&M University-Victoria and mandates a memorandum of understanding between the two university systems to facilitate the transition by September 1, 2025. The bill also includes provisions for conflict resolution regarding funding allocations and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, unless a two-thirds vote for immediate effect is achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 54.5405, Education Code 54.5406, Education Code 55.1723, Education Code 55.1733, Education Code 55.1753, Education Code 55.1783, Education Code 55.1793, Education Code 62.021 (Education Code 54, Education Code 62, Education Code 55)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 54.5405, Education Code 54.5406, Education Code 55.1723, Education Code 55.1733, Education Code 55.1753, Education Code 55.1783, Education Code 55.1793, Education Code 62.021 (Education Code 54, Education Code 62, Education Code 55)
Engrossed: Education Code 11.179, Education Code 54.5405, Education Code 54.5406, Education Code 55.1723, Education Code 55.1733, Education Code 55.1753, Education Code 55.1783, Education Code 55.1793, Education Code 62.021 (Education Code 54, Education Code 62, Education Code 11, Education Code 55)
House Committee Report: Education Code 11.179, Education Code 54.5405, Education Code 54.5406, Education Code 55.1723, Education Code 55.1733, Education Code 55.1753, Education Code 55.1783, Education Code 55.1793, Education Code 62.021 (Education Code 54, Education Code 62, Education Code 11, Education Code 55)
Enrolled: Education Code 11.179, Education Code 54.5405, Education Code 54.5406, Education Code 55.1723, Education Code 55.1733, Education Code 55.1753, Education Code 55.1783, Education Code 55.1793, Education Code 62.021 (Education Code 54, Education Code 62, Education Code 11, Education Code 55)