H.R. No. 509
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas State University celebrated its 125th
anniversary in 2024; and
WHEREAS, Established as Southwest Texas State Normal School
on May 10, 1899, with the purpose of training the future teachers of
Texas, the institution first opened its doors on September 9, 1903,
and the inaugural class of 32 teachers graduated in May 1904; the
school was renamed several times through the ensuing decades as the
scope of its mission broadened, and in 2013, it adopted its
present-day name; and
WHEREAS, Today, Texas State is a dynamic institution of
higher learning with a long tradition of research and academic
excellence, and it serves more than 40,000 students and offers over
200 degree programs across its nine colleges; moreover, its alumni
network consists of some 230,000 graduates; and
WHEREAS, Texas State operates out of two campuses, in San
Marcos and Round Rock, and in August 2025, it is opening an
international campus in Mexico; among its many accolades, TXST was
recognized as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader by
the U.S. Department of State for the second consecutive year in
2024; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding 125 years ago, Texas State has
provided generations of Texans with a strong foundation for
achievement, and in so doing, it has contributed significantly to
the prosperity and vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 125th anniversary of Texas State
University and commend all those who have contributed to its
mission of building a better tomorrow; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for TXST as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.
Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 509 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House