SRC-JRN S.B. 816 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 816 By: Truan Education 3-24-97 As Filed DIGEST Currently, certain provisions in Texas law relate to the former Corpus Christi State University. Some provisions in state law may be obsolete and require changing in order to reflect the university's new name of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi. This bill eliminates certain obsolete provisions relating to Corpus Christi State University and reflects the name change of Corpus Christi State University to Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 816 eliminates certain obsolete provisions relating to Corpus Christi State University and reflects the name change of Corpus Christi State University to Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 55.1711, Education Code, as follows: Sec. 55.1711. New heading: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI. Authorizes the board of regents of the Texas A&M University System to acquire, purchase, construct, improve, enlarge, and equip property, buildings, structures, and facilities for Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi, rather than Corpus Christi State University. Makes conforming changes. SECTION 2. Amends Section 61.003(3), Education Code, to redefine "general academic teaching institution." SECTION 3. Amends Chapter 87E, Education Code, as follows: SUBCHAPTER E. New heading: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI Sec. 87.401. ESTABLISHMENT; SCOPE. Makes a conforming change. Sec. 87.402. COURSES AND DEGREES; RULES; JOINT APPOINTMENTS. Makes a conforming change. Deletes existing Subsections 87.403 and 87.404, relating to admission standards and limitations in course offerings at Corpus Christi State University. SECTION 4. Provides that a reference in law to Corpus Christi State University means Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi. Provides that an appropriation for the use and benefit of Corpus Christi State University is available for the use and benefit of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi. SECTION 5. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.