Texas State introduces new mascot ahead of first Pac-12 season Koko is Boko the Bobcat's long-lost sister according to herTexas State University has introduced a new mascot ahead of its first season in the newly rebuilt Pac-12 conference. Koko the Bobcat (Texas State University)What they're saying:Koko the Bobcat was unveiled on August 4 as beloved Boko the Bobcat's long-lost sister. It was big news: Texas State University had joined the Pac-12. Koko the Bobcat (Texas State University)Texas State joins Pac-12, adds women's gymnasticsThe backstory:Texas State joined the newly rebuilt Pac-12 conference officially on July 1, joining Oregon State, Washington State, Utah State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Gonzaga, and Boise State. Texas State has also launched the first NCAA Division I women's gymnastics program in the state.