BILL ANALYSIS


                                                     C.S.S.B. 875
                                                    By: Zaffirini
                                                        Education
                                                         03-30-95
                                   Committee Report (Substituted)
BACKGROUND

The Texas State University System board of regents voted to change
the name of the Sul Ross State University Uvalde Center to a name
that better reflects the mission of the university in the region,
especially as the institution expands to serve an increasing number
of residents from the entire Middle Rio Grande region.

PURPOSE

As proposed, C.S.S.B. 875 changes the name of the Sul Ross State
University Uvalde Study Center to Sul Ross State University Rio
Grande College.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or
agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. (a) Provides that the name of the Sul Ross State
University Uvalde Study Center is changed to Sul Ross State
University Rio Grande College.

     (b)  Provides that a reference in law to the Sul Ross State
     University Study Center means the Sul Ross State University
     Rio Grande College.
     
     SECTION 2.     Amends Section 96.01, Education Code, to provide that
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. 
Provides that the university is under the management and control of
the board of regents, Texas State University System.

SECTION 3. Amends Chapter 96A, Education Code, by adding Section
96.02, as follows:

     Sec.  96.02.  REFERENCE TO UVALDE STUDY CENTER.  Provides that
     a reference in law to the Sul Ross State University Study
     Center means the Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
SECTION 4. Emergency clause.
           Effective date:  upon passage.