Bill > HB1881

This bill directs Texas Southern University (TSU) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study about establishing a medical school within the university. The study must thoroughly assess the need for a new medical school, develop a financial plan including establishment costs, and examine the potential timeline for obtaining accreditation. Specifically, the university must investigate how a TSU medical school could uniquely address urban healthcare challenges, such as healthcare access disparities, population health differences, maternal mortality, and other medical issues prevalent in urban areas. The designated department or entity at TSU will prepare a written report identifying challenges in creating the medical school and providing recommendations for potential legislative or administrative actions. The report must be submitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by September 1, 2026, and the university may use legislative appropriations or available funds to cover study costs. The bill provides funding flexibility and has a built-in expiration date of December 1, 2026, with an effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring the study is time-limited and focused on generating actionable insights about establishing a medical school at TSU.

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