Texas State University is a public research university located in San Marcos, Texas, United States. Established in 1899, it is part of the Texas State University System and is one of the largest universities in Texas. The university offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across fields such as business, science, engineering, education, fine arts, and liberal arts. Texas State is classified as an R2 research university (high research activity) and is recognized for its strong focus on teaching, research, and student engagement.