LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 19, 2003

TO:	Honorable Geanie Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Higher Education
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB800 by Madla (Relating to the establishment of Texas A&M University--San Antonio and Texas A&M University--Central Texas.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill establishes Texas A&M University - San Antonio and Texas A&M University – Central Texas as component institutions of the Texas A&M University System at such time enrollments at the existing Centers reach 2,500 full-time (equivalent) students for one semester.  At the current rate of growth the Higher Education Coordinating Board estimates that this will not occur for A&M University –San Antonio or for A&M University – Central Texas until after fiscal year 2009.  Therefore, there will be no fiscal impact over the next five years.  If and when enrollments meet target levels, and the entities are recognized as institutions of higher education, there will likely be new incremental costs for the state.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

781 Higher Education Coordinating Board

LBB Staff:

JK, CT, PF, SS