Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to post information regarding the compensation of certain employees and independent contractors on the institution's Internet website.

SB 550 requires all public universities in Texas to post online, by December 1, 2025, a report listing the names and compensation (over $100,000 annually) of certain employees and independent contractors. This applies directly to staff at institutions like the University of Texas or Texas A&M, including high-level administrators. The report must match the format of existing administrative compensation reports and be accessible via a prominent link on the university’s homepage. Universities may seek exemptions for confidentiality under state/federal law or if disclosure would create a serious competitive disadvantage. The bill does not change pay levels but mandates public transparency for specific high-earning roles.