The bill proposes the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System, renaming it Texas A&M University--Victoria. This transition includes the governance, control, management, and property of the university, which will now be overseen by the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System. A new subchapter in the Education Code will be established to outline the university's administration, authority over courses and degrees, and financial management, including gifts and grants. Current students and employees will retain their status and benefits, and existing contracts will be honored under the new governance. Tuition and fees will remain unchanged until the new board decides otherwise, and references to the University of Houston--Victoria will be replaced with Texas A&M University--Victoria in the Education Code.

Additionally, the bill amends the Education Code to allow the University of Houston System's board of regents to undertake construction and renovation projects, including the issuance of bonds for financing. It removes funding allocations for the University of Houston--Victoria, which is transitioning to Texas A&M University System, while permitting the new system to issue bonds for projects at the newly named university. A transition plan is outlined, requiring a memorandum of understanding by June 1, 2025, detailing the transfer of powers and resources by September 1, 2025. The bill also repeals certain provisions of the Education Code and modifies funding allocations to various institutions, aiming to streamline governance and funding for higher education in Texas.

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 55, Education Code 54, Education Code 62)
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 55, Education Code 11, Education Code 54, Education Code 62)