Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.

HB 2088 creates a legal framework for establishing a public law school in Cameron or Hidalgo County (Rio Grande Valley) within Texas university systems. It allows governing boards to create the law school, set courses, award degrees, and manage operations, but requires coordination with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to assess need, demand, and feasibility. The bill explicitly prohibits state funding for the school before 2031 and mandates a feasibility study before establishment. This legislation directly affects universities in the Rio Grande Valley seeking to launch law programs and sets the procedural path for future implementation. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, following its passage on May 10, 2025.