A&M Regents Budget Update

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has been told more state funding for higher education is not a legislative priority.

That’s not a surprise to system lobbyist Stanton Calvert. But among the concerns is financial aid, which Calvert says was a priority by the House Appropriations Committee Chairman.

Comments from Stanton Calvert.

Calvert says some lawmakers want to move money from higher education to other programs.

More from Dr. Calvert.

Calvert says there are other legislative proposals affecting the system that on the surface are positive, but the devil is in the details to ensure there are no unattended consequences.

Observations continue.

The Regents, with three new members, are now led by Richard Box of Austin. Bryan’s Phil Adams was elected vice-chairman.

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