Bill that would give political appointees more oversight over Texas universities headed to Gov. Abbott's desk

Incoming A&M Chancellor Hegar listens and learns during first regents meeting

Incoming Texas A&M Chancellor Glenn Hegar took part in his first quarterly board of regents meeting this week in College Station.

In Texas, Presidents May Soon Control Faculty Senates

A bill awaiting Gov. Abbott’s signature would require college administrators to set procedures for faculty governing bodies and appoint their leaders, part of an effort to address “liberal faculty control over universities.” Texas public college and university presidents will be able to take control of their faculty governing bodies if Gov. Greg Abbott signs a bill now before him.

Bill that would give political appointees more oversight over Texas universities headed to Gov. Abbott's desk

Senate Bill 37 awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature, giving regents control over curriculum and faculty hiring at Texas universities.