Relating to a study regarding establishing a public medical school as a professional school of Texas Southern University.

HB 1881 requires Texas Southern University to conduct a study on establishing a medical school at the university. The study must evaluate the need, costs, accreditation timeline, and the university’s capacity to address urban health challenges like healthcare access gaps, disparities, and maternal mortality in Texas cities. Texas Southern University must submit a report by September 1, 2026, to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including recommendations for future action. This bill does not create the medical school but mandates a feasibility study to inform potential future decisions.