Governor Abbott's recent order to freeze hiring at state agencies carries some possible challenges for Texas State University. Jonathan Szedeli has more in this Bobcat Update.
In his State of the State address, Governor Abbott ordered a hiring freeze that could save the state an estimated 200 million dollars. The freeze applies to most Texas agencies and higher education institutions including Texas State.
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Many students wonder how the freeze will affect them. University officials say the impact will be limited.
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About 30 percent of the university's funding comes from the state. The university's president, Denise Trauth, is no stranger to dealing with hiring freezes. She implemented similar restrictions in 2003 under former Governor Rick Perry.
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The freeze does not affect jobs that have a direct impact on public safety, such as campus police. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jonathan Szedeli.
Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
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