Bill > SB2863

This bill mandates that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) donate and transfer six specific tracts of land located in Houston, Texas, to the University of Houston by December 31, 2025. The total transferred property comprises approximately 11.59 acres near Buffalo Bayou, with parcels located around Milam Street, Interstate Highway 10, North Main Street, Rothwell Street, and North San Jacinto Street. The bill includes important restrictions on the property's use, stipulating that the University of Houston may only use the land for purposes that benefit the public interest of the state. If the university uses the property for any other purpose, ownership will automatically revert back to TxDOT. The transfer must be accomplished through an appropriate legal instrument that explicitly describes the property's boundaries and use restrictions, and this instrument will be filed in the Fort Bend County real property records, with TxDOT retaining custody of the document. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for the property transfer.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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