H.B. 1961 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


H.B. 1961
By: Luna
Higher Education
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, the name of Southwest Texas State University implies a
regionalism that is detrimental to the school.  Changing the university's
name to Texas State University at San Marcos would more accurately reflect
its location and stature.  As proposed, H.B. 1961 changes the name of
Southwest Texas State University to Texas State University at San Marcos. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

ANALYSIS

HB 1961 amends the Education Code and the Government code to change the
name of Southwest Texas State University to Texas State University at San
Marcos. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

This Act take effect September 1, 2003.