Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick ordered a financial investigation of Texas Southern University after a state audit found tens of thousands of invoices with timing and contract issues totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. The audit identified roughly 700 invoices linked to expired contracts worth $280 million and another 800 invoices predating approvals totaling $160 million, prompting calls for tightened oversight and possible funding freezes. TSU officials say corrective measures were already underway, including a new procurement system. The probe raises governance questions for public oversight of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and could trigger legislative reviews of state funding controls. University leaders and trustees will face scrutiny over internal controls, staffing levels in finance offices, and compliance with state procurement laws. The investigation may also influence state-level discussions about stricter fiscal reporting and audits for public higher-education institutions.