Texas State University is a public research university in San Marcos, Texas, founded in 1899. The Bobcats compete in the Sun Belt Conference at the Division I level. Texas State is one of the largest universities in Texas by enrollment and is known for its programs in mass communication, business, education, health sciences, engineering, and the liberal arts. The university is situated along the scenic San Marcos River in the Texas Hill Country, providing a vibrant campus environment with strong recreational opportunities. Texas State has experienced rapid growth in recent decades and is recog…