H.B. No. 5150 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 a new Subchapter M to the Education Code, detailing the governance and operational framework of the new institution, which will be overseen by the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System. This board will have the same powers as it does for other Texas A&M institutions, including the authority to manage operations, prescribe courses, and solicit gifts and grants. The bill ensures that all current students and employees of the University of Houston--Victoria will automatically transition to Texas A&M University--Victoria, maintaining their status and benefits.

Additionally, the bill outlines the transfer of governance, control, and property from the University of Houston System to The Texas A&M University System, while preserving existing rules and policies until amended by the new board. It addresses funding continuity by transferring all appropriated funds for the University of Houston--Victoria to the new institution. The bill also includes amendments to the Education Code regarding funding and administration, such as ensuring that bond pledges remain intact while outstanding and allowing fund transfers among institutions within The Texas A&M University System. The administration transfer must be formalized through a memorandum of understanding by June 1, 2025, and the bill is set to take effect on 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 54, Education Code 55, Education Code 62)