Texas University is a collective term for three universities located in the state of Texas: Lamar University, RICE University, and BAYLOR University. Lamar University is a public university located in Beaumont, Texas, and was founded in 1923. RICE University is a private research university located in Houston, Texas, and was founded in 1912. BAYLOR University is a private Christian university located in Waco, Texas, and was founded in 1845.