60.02
Public Affairs
Approved February 27, 1995 (MO 44-95)
Revised March 26, 2009 (MO 071-2009)
Reviewed December 18, 2011
Next Scheduled Review: December 18, 2016
Policy Statement
The vice chancellor for federal and state relations within The Texas A&M University System
(system) Office of Federal and State Relations is responsible for preparing and recommending to
the chancellor of the system a public policy and legislative affairs program that communicates to
the executive and legislative branches of federal and state government the needs and interests of
the system members.
Reason for Policy
This policy provides the federal and state public policy makers with the information they need
concerning the teaching, research and service of the system’s members.
Procedures and Responsibilities
The vice chancellor for federal and state relations will coordinate the system’s federal and state
public policy and legislative affairs program. These federal and state public policy and
legislative affairs programs shall not be construed as lobbying, but are rather a legitimate
function of supplying needed information.
Member Rule Requirements
A rule is not required to supplement this policy.
Contact Office
Office of Federal and State Relations
(512) 542-7830
(979) 458-6016
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