About TSUS

The Texas State University System, established in 1911, is the first university system in Texas. TSUS supports its seven member institutions by providing centralized services such as legal counsel, accounting, audit, academic planning, contract administration, government relations, and communications.

The Texas State University System consists of seven institutions located throughout the state: 

• Lamar University,
• Sam Houston State University,
• Sul Ross State University,
• Texas State University,
• Lamar Institute of Technology,
• Lamar State College Orange, and 
• Lamar State College Port Arthur.

The System Administration Building is located at 601 Colorado Street, Austin, TX, 78701. TSUS institutions are located across the state, from the Texas–Louisiana border to the Big Bend region of West Texas.

TSUS is the third-largest of the six university systems in Texas, with enrollment exceeding 102,000 students in Fall 2025.

For FY 2026, the total budgeted revenue for TSUS and its component institutions is $2.1 billion. Approximately 26% of this amount was appropriated by the State of Texas.

TSUS is governed by a nine-member Board of Regents appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. A nonvoting student regent is also appointed annually. The System’s chief executive officer is the chancellor, selected by the Board of Regents.

TSUS institutions provide a wide range of academic and career training opportunities, from workforce certificates to doctoral degrees. Each institution publishes a complete list of available degrees and programs on its website.

The Texas State University System maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. However, tuition and fees vary depending on the institution and program of study.