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. New legal language is introduced in the Education Code, specifically adding Subchapter M, which details the establishment and administration of Texas A&M University--Victoria, including its authority to offer academic programs and manage resources. Current students and employees will automatically retain their status and benefits, and existing tuition and fees will remain unchanged until modified by the new governing board.

Additionally, the bill amends the Education Code to authorize the University of Houston System's board of regents to undertake construction and renovation projects, including the issuance of bonds for financing. It removes the funding allocation for the University of Houston--Victoria, now transitioning to Texas A&M University--Victoria, while allowing the Texas A&M University System to issue bonds for projects at the newly established institution. A transition plan is outlined, requiring a memorandum of understanding by June 1, 2025, to detail the transfer of powers and resources by September 1, 2025. The bill also includes provisions for state fund allocations to various institutions and repeals certain outdated sections of the Education Code.

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