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Here are 10 facts about Texas State University:

1. Founding and Location: Texas State University was founded in 1899 and is located in San Marcos, Texas. It is situated halfway between Austin and San Antonio.

2. Original Name: The university was originally named Southwest Texas State Normal School when it was established. It has undergone several name changes, finally becoming Texas State University in 2003.

3. Student Population: Texas State is one of the largest universities in Texas, with an enrollment of over 38,000 students.

4. Bobcats: The university's mascot is the Bobcat, and its athletic teams are known as the Texas State Bobcats. They compete in the Sun Belt Conference at the NCAA Division I level.

5. Alumni: Notable alumni include former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, who graduated in 1930. He is the only U.S. president to graduate from a Texas university.

6. Research: Texas State is classified as an "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

7. The Meadows Center: The university is home to The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, which conducts research and education on water resource management and environmental sustainability.

8. Round Rock Campus: In addition to the main campus in San Marcos, Texas State also has a Round Rock Campus, which offers upper-level courses and several graduate programs.

9. Aquarena Springs: The university's campus includes the site of the former Aquarena Springs amusement park, now repurposed as an environmental learning center.

10. College of Education: Texas State’s College of Education is one of the largest producers of teachers in Texas, emphasizing the university’s strong commitment to teacher preparation and education.