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Texas State University receives $11 million donation for sports projects

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:18 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Texas State University receives $11 million donation for sports projects
Summary

Texas State University announced an $11 million donation from Eric and Candace Hays, owners of Hays Electrical Services, to support renovations of softball and baseball facilities, along with plans for an indoor practice facility set to begin construction in 2027. This donation is the largest ever for a capital project at the university and the third-largest overall. The announcement took place during Texas State's home game against the University of Incarnate Word. Now a member of the Pac-12 Conference, Texas State aims for significant achievements in the coming years, including participation in a College Football Playoff and NCAA tournaments in various sports.

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  • •Hays' gift supports renovations and new facility construction.
  • •Gift marks the largest capital project donation in university history.
  • •Texas State joined the Pac-12 Conference in July 2026.
  • •The Bobcats aim for substantial goals over the next decade.
  • •Construction on new facilities is projected to start in 2027.
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  • 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Texas State accepts $11 million gift from owners of Hays Electrical Services
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Texas State University has accepted an $11 million donation from Eric and Candace Hays, the owners of Hays Electrical Services in Houston.

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