HB 1022
AN ACT relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Modifies the legal description of Sul Ross State University, removing the term "upper-level" from its educational center designation. The legislation allows Sul Ross State University to continue operating its Rio Grande College educational centers in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde under the management of the Texas State University System Board of Regents, with the changes taking effect in September 2025 and applying from January 2028.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 96.01, Education Code, is amended to Sec. 96.01. SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY. Sul Ross State University is a coeducational institution of higher education located in the city of Alpine, with an [upper-level] educational center known as Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College operated in the cities of Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde. The university is under the management and control of the Board of Regents, Texas State University System. SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning January 1, 2028. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University
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