A&M Scores Financial Victory In Legislative Session

Texas A&M gained tremendous benefits from the 84th State Legislative Session.

The Texas A&M University System, which includes about one-fifth of the state’s college students, was allocated about one-third of the funding appropriated to higher education through two generous House Bills. 

Billy Hamilton, the CFO of the Texas A&M System, said the A&M System was appropriated $2.3 billion with the main campus receiving $650 million, which is roughly $100 million more than was allotted in the previous session two years ago.

“I would venture to say this was the best legislative session for Texas A&M since I was a member of the Legislature," said Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp '72.

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