Texas State accepts $11 million gift from owners of Hays Electrical Services
Texas State University has accepted an $11 million donation from Eric and Candace Hays, the owners of Hays Electrical Services in Houston.
San Marcos - Texas State University has accepted a significant $11 million donation from Eric and Candace Hays, owners of Hays Electrical Services in Houston, announced on Saturday. The donation will primarily support renovations at softball and baseball facilities, as well as the construction of an indoor practice facility that is slated to commence in 2027.
This donation marks the university's third-largest overall gift and the largest ever for a capital project. The news broke during Texas State's home game against University of Incarnate Word.
The university's acceptance of the donation also coincided with its official joining of the Pac-12 Conference, a move that took place in July. Texas State has set ambitious goals for the coming decade, including a potential College Football Playoff appearance, at least four conference titles, and seven combined NCAA Tournament spots in men's and women's basketball.
However, financially, the university has ranked in the lower half of total budgets for most sports compared to the Pac-12 Conference, except for football. The Bobcats will kick off their Pac-12 season against San Diego State next Saturday.
Notably, Texas State baseball coach Steven Trout recently signed a contract extension, following the team's successful NCAA Tournament regional appearance in the previous season. Softball coach Ricci Woodard, in her 27th season, has earned 12 regional berths.
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