Texas State University

Texas State University is a comprehensive public research university with campuses in San Marcos and Round Rock, serving a large and diverse student body across undergraduate through doctoral programs. Companies engage through the Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Park—a 58‑acre research and technology park that includes the STAR One incubator—offering co‑location, conference space, and access to shared resources. Situated in the Austin–San Antonio corridor, TXST connects industry to a robust talent pipeline and regional innovation economy, with the Round Rock Campus deepening employer partnerships and workforce pathways. Research is supported by competitive federal and state funding. The Office of Innovation, Commercialization and Engagement, bolstered by new BobCatalyst programming, provides end‑to‑end support for IP, licensing, prototyping, and startup formation.