All Roll Calls
Yes: 300 • No: 8
TexasSB 146889th Legislature Regular SessionSenate
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip utility systems located on university system property.
Sponsored By: Paul Dyson, Ryan Guillen, Cody Harris, Suleman Lalani, Charles Schwertner (Republican), Terry M. Wilson
Signed by Governor
BRAZOS COUNTYEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsPublic Lands, Buildings & ResourcesUtilities--GeneralTEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Texas A&M gains campus utility powers
The Texas A&M University System board can improve and equip existing central power plants, including electrical generating facilities. It can build, buy, improve, and equip steam plants and additions, and acquire needed property; steam plants exclude electrical generating facilities. The board can also build, extend, and improve water and sewer systems for institutions it controls. These projects require board approval of total cost, construction type, capacity, and detailed plans. On system property in Brazos County, the board can also build or buy power plants and additions, and buy water and sewer systems. The act takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of all elected members in each legislative house; otherwise, it starts September 1, 2025.
Texas A&M can charge for campus utilities
The board can supply water, sewer, steam, power, and electricity from facilities at each institution to buildings constructed there. It can set service charges as operating and maintenance expenses, and divide costs among revenue-producing and other campus facilities. It can pledge utility income left after expenses to repay revenue bonds for plant and related facility projects. Bonds can also be backed by rents, rates, charges, and fees for using or having access to campus property and operations. The board sets these payments in its bond resolution and can collect them from designated students or others.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Paul Dyson
House
Ryan Guillen
House
Cody Harris
House
Suleman Lalani
House
Charles Schwertner
Republican • Senate
Terry M. Wilson
House
Cosponsors
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 142 • No: 0
House vote • 4/29/2025
Record vote
Yes: 138 • No: 8
Senate vote • 4/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Higher Education
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Business & Commerce
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective immediately
5/15/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/6/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/5/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/5/2025SenateReported enrolled
4/30/2025SenateHouse passage reported
4/30/2025SenateStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
4/30/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#952)
4/30/2025HousePassed
4/30/2025HouseRead 3rd time
4/30/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
4/29/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#910)
4/29/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
4/29/2025HouseRead 2nd time
4/29/2025HouseLaid out in lieu of companion (HB 3701)
4/29/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
4/29/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
4/29/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
4/29/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
4/29/2025HouseConsidered in public hearing
4/29/2025HouseReferred to Higher Education
4/28/2025HouseRead first time
4/28/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
4/25/2025HouseReported engrossed
4/24/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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