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.