Relating to the name of Texas State University--San Marcos.
Impact
If enacted, SB974 would necessitate revisions in various statutory references to Texas State University, ensuring that all current and future legal contexts recognize the updated name. This includes legislative acts, funding appropriations, and institutional governance documents. Moreover, the law reinforces the institution's control over its branding and public representation, potentially influencing its recruitment efforts and community engagement by emphasizing its status as a comprehensive institution without regional limitations.
Summary
Senate Bill 974 proposes the official name change of Texas State University--San Marcos to Texas State University. This legislative action is primarily intended to streamline the identity of the university, removing the geographic designation from its official title. The intent behind this bill is to enhance the university's brand and clarify its status as a leading institution within the Texas State University System. Given the prominence and growing enrollment numbers at Texas State University, this name change is expected to reflect the institution's evolution and aspirations for broader recognition and impact.
Contention
While the bill is primarily a matter of rebranding, there may be points of contention regarding the implications of name changes in public institutions. Some stakeholders may debate the necessity of changing the name in terms of cost and the logistics of implementation. Legislative debates may also center on the historical significance of the 'San Marcos' designation and the potential loss of local identity. Ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement during the transition will be crucial in addressing any concerns that may arise from this legislative change.
Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University.
Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle all component institutions of The Texas A&M University System and The University of Texas System to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy; redesignating the national research university fund as the Texas University Fund.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of career and technical education programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System, the Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
Relating to accountability of institutions of higher education, including educator preparation programs, and online institution resumes for public institutions of higher education.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.