• Industrial Arts Building constructed.
• The first official Homecoming.
• The first issue of the Alcalde (yearbook) is published.

• Texas State University System created by the Texas Legislature to manage the state's normal schools.

• October 6
• Rice defeats SHNI 20-6 in the first football game ever played by either school.
• President's House (II) constructed.

• Fine Arts Studio constructed.
• Women's Gymnasium constructed.
• The first issue of the Houstonian (newspaper) is published.

• West Power Plant constructed.

• Marks Administration Building constructed.

• Legislature authorizes Sul Ross State Normal Institute in Alpine.

• Education Building constructed.

• First baccalaureate degree awarded.