Bastrop City Council voted on Nov. 18 to send a letter to Texas State University in support of establishing a campus in the city, but university officials confirmed that there are no current plans to expand the number of Texas State locations.
The city of Bastrop, which is about 33 miles east of Austin, passed the agenda item at a city council meeting asking the university for the city to be considered for a satellite or full Texas State campus.
“A Texas State University campus in Bastrop would not only serve as a catalyst for workforce development but also as an anchor institution that fosters lifelong learning, supports local industries, and uplifts our residents,” Mayor of Bastrop Ishmael Harris wrote in the letter. “The university’s programs in technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and education align perfectly with the city’s economic priorities and growing industry base.”
Mike Wintemute, TSUS vice chancellor for Marketing and Communications, told The Star that Texas State is currently not planning on expanding the number of locations. “[B]ut our team looks forward to working with the city of Bastrop to help them create a plan that best addresses their short- and long-term needs,” Wintemute wrote in a statement to The Star.
