House Committee to meet regarding Big 12 realignment

June 11, 2010

By Louis Ojeda, Jr.

AUSTIN - The House Committee will reportedly meet next week in Austin to discuss the possible breakup of the Big 12 Conference.

State Representative Charles "Doc" Anderson, who represents Waco and McLennan County, says he spoke with House Speaker Joe Straus and Higher Education Committee Chairman Dan Branch and confirmed a meeting will take place.

"This gives the people of Texas an opportunity to be represented on this very important issue," said Rep. Anderson. "Intercollegiate alliances in Texas have a significant impact on thousands of college students, parents, and alumni in Texas, as well as tourism, jobs and the economy of the entire state."

The committee will meet at 10 a.m. in Austin next Wednesday.