Student Affairs & Special Projects

STUDENT FOCUSED
As of fall 2025, the Texas A&M University System is now home to over 170,000 students across its 12 member universities. At each university, student affairs professionals work diligently to develop programs and resources that positively impact each student. The Student Affairs Section of the Office of General Counsel assists these professionals by providing high quality legal support. This support in turn allows our talented student affairs professionals to focus on what matters most, student success.

CONSTITUTIONAL & FEDERAL LAW
Attorneys in the Student Affairs Section assist members in meeting their institutional responsibilities under the Texas and U.S. Constitutions, including compliance with the First Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause, and the Due Process Clause of the 14^th Amendment. Attorneys also advise members on implementing federal antidiscrimination laws, such as Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

CAMPUS SAFETY AND STUDENT PRIVACY
Attorneys work with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with the Clery Act, FERPA, and other laws governing privacy of student information and campus safety.

COLLABORATION
Our attorneys regularly partner with university staff to develop and present training on important laws and regulations, such as the Texas Anti-DEI Law. Attorneys also review system policies, regulations, and university rules to ensure they are enforced consistently and in a legally compliant manner.