Texas State University is a public, student-centered research institution guided by our unwavering belief in the power of education to transform communities, power economies, and reimagine the world. Our students come from every walk of life, from across Texas, the nation, and the world.
About
TXST educates students across the state, nation, and world. We’re using our strength as a growing institution to fuel academic excellence, research with real-world impact, and a brighter tomorrow for us all.
Where We Are
See how we've grown and explore programs with our different campuses and partners.
Academics
With degree programs to prepare you for hundreds of exciting career paths, you will find one that fuels your ambition. And our dedicated faculty will help you gain the experience you need to apply classroom discoveries as you meet real-world challenges.
Research
Make hands-on research a key part of your academic journey at Texas State. Connect with faculty members who are making discoveries and pushing the boundaries in every discipline — engineering, healthcare, the arts, and more.
Athletics
TXST athletics is gaining momentum as it prepares to enter the Pac-12 Conference on July 1, 2026. The football team notched its third bowl game championship in a row in 2025, and men's and women’s track and field swept the Sun Belt Conference Indoor and Outdoor Championships in 2026.
Art
The arts are alive at TXST. Explore an exhibit at Texas State Galleries, learn about the rich cultural heritage of the Southwest at the Wittliff Collections, or catch a show at the Performing Arts Center.
Statue of President Lyndon B. Johnson, Class of 1930
A Legacy of Impact
Founded in 1899 to prepare the best teachers in the Lone Star State, our legacy of students making an impact on the world includes Lyndon B. Johnson, the only U.S. president to graduate from a Texas college. Our name has changed a few times, but our commitment to learning has never wavered.
President Kelly Damphousse
Dr. Kelly Damphousse, the 10th president of Texas State University, is leading an ambitious vision for TXST’s future that keeps students at the heart of all we do.
Texas State University is part of the Texas State University System and is governed by a nine-member Board of Regents. Other universities in the system include Sam Houston State University, Lamar University, and Sul Ross State University.
Texas State’s Annual Security Reports and Fire Safety Report
We value the safety of all members of the Texas State University community at our main campus in San Marcos, TX and separate campuses in San Marcos (ALERRT Campus) and Round Rock, TX. Texas State publishes a combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report that contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in on-campus student housing facilities; in noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also provides fire statistics for any fires occurring in an on-campus student housing facility during the three most recent calendar years. The Fire Safety Report section and on-campus student housing statistics do not apply to Round Rock or the ALERRT Center, as those campuses do not currently have any student housing facilities. A paper copy of the report is available at Institutional Compliance and Ethics located at Elliott Hall A (201 Talbot Street, San Marcos, TX 78666), by calling (512) 245-4961, or by emailing cleryreport@txstate.edu. Additionally, a PDF of the report can be accessed electronically at www.clery.txstate.edu/report.