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This law established the normal school in San Marcos, now Texas State University.

Materials include one complete and one incomplete draft of House Bill 696 of the 26th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature (1899). The summary of the proposed bill reads: "An act to provide for establishing, governing, and maintaining a State normal school at San Marcos as to be known as the 'Southwest Texas Normal School.'" A subsequent version of this text became SB260, the legislation that officially authorized the creation of the institution now known as Texas State University.

In his first interview, Daniel Farlow discusses the campus atmosphere during the 1960s. He talks about the McCrocklin Case in detail and how it divided the campus and San Marcos.

George Sullivan talks about his experiences as a Presbyterian pastor in San Marcos. He also reflects on his relationships with various faculty members such as Oscar Strahan, Leland Derrick, and Dr. Martin Juel. He talks about his religious faith and his book, The Son of Thunder, Tamed. He also shares some of the poetry that he's written.

John Fritz, manager of member services division, talks about how GVEC runs efficiently in order to keep their prices low for their customers. He also talks about he came to have his current job as manager of member services division.

Leon Netardus talks about some of his responsibilities as manager of the business division, advances the company has made since he has been there, and some of the advance he hopes to see the company make in the future.

Generally published each quarter, these reports include status of faculty and staff, policies, budgets, facilities, curriculum, and enrollment. Contents of reports vary over time and reflect the sate of the institution.

Cover story on Sam & Elsa Cedillo (Cowtown Boots)