AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi was integrated into The Texas A&M University System in 1989, as an "upper-level" institution. This limited the scope of the university to junior, senior, and graduate-level students with a limited freshman and sophomore class.
In 1991, S.B. 232 amended Section 87.401 (Establishment; Scope), Education Code, by repealing Subsection (c), thus eliminating the restriction of the university to junior, senior, and graduate-level students. S.B. 232 deleted the first two references to "upper-level" in Subsection (a) and the only reference to "upper-level" in Section 87.402 (Courses and Degrees; Rules; Joint Appointments), Education Code. However, a reference to "upper-level" in Section 87.401(a) (relating to the designation of Texas A&M--Corpus Christi as a component of Texas A&M University System), Education Code, was not deleted.
In 1997, the restrictions on freshman and sophomore acceptance rates were also repealed. S.B. 633 would delete the remaining reference to "upper-level" and replace it with "Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi," eliminating any discrepancy about the classification of the university in the Education Code.
S.B. 633 amends current law relating to the educational scope of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Section 87.401, Education Code, as follows:
Sec. 87.401. ESTABLISHMENT; SCOPE. (a) Provides that Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is a general academic teaching institution, rather than a coeducational educational institution, located in the city of Corpus Christi.
(b) Creates this subsection from existing text. Provides that Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi, rather than the upper level institution, is a component institution of The Texas A&M University System and is under the management and control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
(c) Redesignates existing Subsection (b) as Subsection (c). Provides that the board has the same powers and duties concerning Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi as are conferred on the board by statute concerning Texas A&M University. Makes nonsubstantive changes.
SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2011.