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.