Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1994

Caption

Relating to the transfer of certain real property in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System and to the uses of that property.

Impact

The enactment of HB 1994 will have implications for state laws governing property transfers between state university systems. Specifically, it introduces provisions under the Education Code regarding leasing terms for the property in question. The Texas A&M University System will be empowered to use the transferred property for purposes that align with its institutional missions, potentially enhancing the educational landscape in that region. Additionally, it sets parameters for leasing agreements that ensure certain portions of the property remain available for use by The University of Texas System. This provision is designed to encourage collaboration and resource sharing among both university systems.

Summary

House Bill 1994 pertains to the transfer of specific real property located in Laredo, Texas, from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System. This transfer involves certain designated lots within the Laredo Airport Subdivision and outlines how the property may be utilized following the transfer. The bill aims to facilitate the logistical and operational needs of the Texas A&M University System, particularly in relation to its interests in the community of Laredo.

Contention

Key points of contention may arise from the impacts of this property transfer on local university operations and future community developments. While the bill focuses on administrative and operational benefits for the Texas A&M University System, there may be concerns regarding how this affects the University of Texas System's existing projects and commitments in Laredo, particularly the Health Science Center's campus extension. Stakeholders may debate the adequacy of the leasing provisions, including the duration and terms of leasing arrangements, which could affect ongoing academic programs and services provided to the local community.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SJR49

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a university research fund to support emerging research universities in The University of Texas System or The Texas A&M University System and disqualifying all component institutions of those university systems from receiving money from the national research university fund.

TX SB1758

Relating to the use of certain land by The University of Texas System.

TX HB4814

Relating to the use of certain land by The University of Texas System.

TX SJR26

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.

TX SB1055

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.

TX HB2639

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.

TX HJR189

Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.

TX HB4462

Relating to transferring data analysis and certain reporting functions from the Department of Family and Protective Services to the Texas Tech University System.

TX SB795

Relating to the transfer of the University Interscholastic League from The University of Texas at Austin to the Texas Education Agency.

TX SB19

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.

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