Texas House Bill HB935

Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

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

This bill amends the Education Code to include a new section that allows the Texas A&M University System to use the transferred property for any purposes related to Texas A&M International University. It also provides the system the authority to lease any portion of the property not actively needed for these purposes. This move is intended to optimize the use of public educational property while supporting the operational needs of the Texas A&M System.

Summary

House Bill 935 facilitates the transfer of specific real property located in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System. The bill identifies the properties involved, which include Blocks 22 and 30, as well as Lot 3 of the Laredo Airport Subdivision in Webb County, Texas. The intent is to ensure that the land can be utilized effectively for educational purposes, primarily related to Texas A&M International University.

Contention

A notable point of contention within discussions surrounding HB 935 may involve the balance of governance and resource allocation between two significant Texas educational systems. There may be concerns about how the transfer affects the University of Texas System's ability to expand its programs in Laredo, particularly regarding the campus extension of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The bill establishes a condition whereby The Texas A&M University System must lease a portion of the property back to The University of Texas System for specific uses, though this requirement is subject to expiration under certain circumstances.