Amend CSSB 1952, by adding the following on page 103 at the 
end of Section 4C.01:
	(f)  An institution of higher education, as defined by 
Section 61.003, Education Code, may elect to participate in the 
system described in this section in the same manner as a state 
agency.  If the institution makes this election and the comptroller 
approves the election, the institution:
		(1)  shall comply with this chapter in the same manner 
as a state agency; and
		(2)  may not withdraw from the system described in this 
section without the approval of the comptroller.