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Texas Southern University Faces Audit Crisis, Spending Halted

1/1/2026

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A state audit found significant financial weaknesses at Texas Southern University, including 97% vendor records not matching contracts.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick described the findings as beyond disturbing and halted TSU's spending on new contracts.
TSU President J. W. Crawford acknowledged issues and outlined remediation steps.
The university has faced financial and operational problems for more than 40 years, including vacancies, and Patrick says lawmakers were misled about accounting improvements.

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A state audit found significant financial weaknesses at Texas Southern University, including 97% vendor records not matching contracts.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick described the findings as beyond disturbing and halted TSU's spending on new contracts.
TSU President J. W. Crawford acknowledged issues and outlined remediation steps.
The university has faced financial and operational problems for more than 40 years, including vacancies, and Patrick says lawmakers were misled about accounting improvements.