Senator Wants UT’s Purchase Of Land in Houston Investigated

(Houston, TX) — It’s no secret that the University of Houston is upset over the recent purchase of property in Houston by the UT System and now a state senator is getting involved. Democrat John Whitmire wants the state auditor to investigate the purchase to “ensure complete transparency and accountability of our higher education dollars.” UT says it plans to build an “intellectual hub” in Houston, but UH calls the move an “invasion” and unnecessary.