The bill proposes the transfer of the University of Houston–Victoria to The Texas A&M University System, establishing it as Texas A&M University–Victoria under the governance of the Texas A&M board of regents. New legal language is introduced in the Education Code, specifically creating Subchapter M, which outlines the university's establishment, scope, and governance. This includes provisions for offering undergraduate and graduate programs, the authority of the board to manage the university, and the ability to solicit gifts and grants. The bill ensures that existing contracts and obligations are ratified, current tuition and fees remain unchanged until modified by the new board, and that all students and employees of the University of Houston–Victoria automatically transition to Texas A&M University–Victoria, preserving their status and benefits.

Additionally, the bill amends the Education Code to authorize the University of Houston System's board of regents to undertake construction and renovation projects, while removing previous authorizations for similar projects at the University of Houston–Victoria. It introduces a new section allowing the Texas A&M University System's board of regents to issue bonds for projects at Texas A&M University–Victoria, with funding limits aligned with those previously set for the University of Houston–Victoria. A transition plan mandates the administration transfer by September 1, 2025, including a memorandum of understanding detailing the process and the transfer of powers, duties, and financial resources. The bill also repeals certain provisions of the Education Code and adjusts funding allocations, with an effective date set for September 1, 2025.

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