Role of the Faculty Senate

Since 1959, the Faculty Senate has represented members of the Texas State faculty in the formulation of University policy on a broad range of academic and governance issues. Beginning January 2026, and in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 37, the Texas State Faculty Senate will comprise 14 faculty members, 7 elected from each of the academic colleges across campus, and 7 appointed by the University President. One member serves as chair of the Senate, another as Vice-chair and a third as the Senate Secretary. 

Elections took place in Spring 2026 to add Senate seats that will offer proportional representation, with a result of 10 elected Senators and 7 appointed Senators for a total of 17. Each department/school not represented by a senator is represented by a Faculty Senate Liaison who is charged with communicating individual faculty and departmental concerns to the Faculty Senate.

Texas State University Faculty Senates have played an important role in providing a platform for faculty to “initiate recommendations for the promotion of the interest of the university community." This broad charge has led the senate to take an interest in a very wide spectrum of academic and policy issues.  Please feel free to contact a faculty senator if you have questions or concerns regarding any policy or procedure.