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| Committee: | Senate Finance | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Business taxes | Community Development Block Grants | Computer networks | Disaster relief | Investment of public funds | Property taxes | State government contracts | Tax and expenditure limits | University finance | University research | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.86 F49 | |
| Session: | 86th R.S. (2019) | |
| Online version: | View report [41 pages File size: 3,210 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Investment of State Funds: Review the investment strategies and performance of funds invested through the Teacher Retirement System, the Permanent School Fund, and university funds. Make recommendations to better coordinate and leverage Texas' purchasing power to maximize investment income to the state. | |
| 2. | Agency Technology: Review current and prospective technology related purchases and upgrades in state agencies. Identify areas of overlap and make recommendations to eliminate duplication, improve efficiency, save costs, and improve performance. | |
| 3. | Spending Limit: Examine options and make recommendations for strengthening restrictions on appropriations established in Article VIII, Section 22, of the Texas Constitution, including related procedures defined in statute. Consider options for ensuring available revenues above spending limit are reserved for tax relief. | |
| 4. | Higher Education Research Programs: Create a comprehensive list of research projects conducted by higher education institutions that are funded by state expenditures, including an inventory of funding streams and programs supporting identified research projects. Identify best practice methods to improve efficiency and coordination of research among university systems, eliminate duplication, and align research projects with the goals of the state. | |
| 5. | Business Personal Property Tax: Study the economic dynamics of the current business personal property tax. Consider the economic and fiscal effects of increased exemptions to the business personal property tax, versus its elimination. Following such study, make recommended changes to law. | |
| 6. | Natural Disaster Funding: Review federal, state, and local eligibility and receipt of disaster funds from Community Development Block Grants -Disaster Relief and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Identify any barriers to the effective utilization of those funds and recommend any changes to statute, rule, or practice to promote the efficient deployment of those funds and expedite recovery by affected citizens, businesses, and communities. | |
| Committee: | House Economic and Small Business Development | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Automobiles | Biotechnology industry | Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas | Career and technical education | Economic development | Economic development incentives | Entrepreneurship | Manufacturing | Margins tax | Research and development tax incentives | Small businesses | Tax incentives | Technology transfer and commercialization | Texas Emerging Technology Fund | University research | Workforce | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.82 Ec74h | |
| Session: | 82nd R.S. (2011) | |
| Online version: | View report [90 pages] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Examine previous Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) grants awarded for cancer-related research. Determine whether future awards for similar projects are appropriate for the ETF program or whether they should be considered by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. | |
| 2. | Examine the impact of research at state universities on the state economy. Identify ways to increase the partnership opportunities between private business and research institutions to enhance the commercialization of newly discovered technology. (Joint with the House Committee on Higher Education) | |
| 3. | Examine the state's efforts to encourage new business growth and retain existing businesses in order to strengthen our state's economy. Determine whether a consolidated approach to statewide economic development would be more effective. | |
| 4. | Examine the economic impact of the automobile industry in Texas and the state's ability to compete with other states for future automotive manufacturing facilities. Identify policies, regulations, and current statutes that either hinder or facilitate job growth and investment by the automotive industry. Review opportunities available to partner manufacturers' research and development with Texas colleges and universities, including technology enhancements in safety or alternative fuel systems. | |
| 5. | Examine Texas' industry cluster initiatives in an effort to remain competitive in today's economic development arena. Review the implementation of recommendations made by the Governor's Competitiveness Council and consider new recommendations for Texas to remain an economic development leader. | |
| 6. | Examine current economic development programs available in urban areas in Texas and other states. Report on successful programs and make legislative recommendations for innovative economic development programs. (Joint with the House Committee on Urban Affairs) | |
| 7. | Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 82nd Legislature, with specific attention to the implementation of HB 2457, 82nd R.S., regarding the oversight of the Emerging Technology Fund. | |
| 8. | Study and make recommendations for significantly improving the state's manufacturing capability. | |
| Committee: | House Higher Education | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Adult education | Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas | Community college students | Higher education | Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas | Job training programs | Manufacturing | Technology transfer and commercialization | University finance | University research | University student transfers | Workforce | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.82 Ed84hh | |
| Session: | 82nd R.S. (2011) | |
| Online version: | View report [46 pages] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review the various research funding programs available to institutions of higher education. Analyze the effectiveness of each program and recommend whether state funding should be continued. Consider whether the investments made in these programs are attracting research projects to Texas and whether more emphasis should be placed on policies that attract outside research funding to Texas. Consider whether maintaining multiple programs dilutes the state's efforts to attract groundbreaking research to Texas. | |
| 2. | Review potential improvements to transfer pathways within the state's higher education system. Examine the impact of transferability on timely degree completion. Study and recommend strategies to improve the "2+2" model as a low-cost degree option. | |
| 3. | Evaluate proposals for the state’s next master plan for higher education beyond 2015, including a review of various metrics to measure successful outcomes in higher education. | |
| 4. | Evaluate the funding, performance, and administration of the state’s adult basic education programs. (Joint with the House Committee on Appropriations) | |
| 5. | Examine the impact of research at state universities on the state economy. Identify ways to increase the partnership opportunities between private business and research institutions to enhance the commercialization of newly discovered technology. (Joint with the House Committee on Economic & Small Business Development) | |
| 6. | Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 82nd Legislature. | |
| 7. | Study and make recommendations for significantly improving the state's manufacturing capability. | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | House Higher Education | |
| Title: | Hearing materials, October 5, 2012, Testimony on research funding programs, research universities, emerging research universities, and health related research | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Minutes | |
| Library Call Number: | L1801.9 ED84H 82 2012: OCT 5 | |
| Session: | 82nd R.S. (2011) | |
| Online version: | View document [91 pages File size: 9,419 kb] | |
| Committee: | Senate Education Subcommittee on Higher Education | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Economic forecasts | Economy | Flagship universities | Health insurance | Higher education | Higher education accountability | Nuclear power plants | Student aid | University campuses | University graduation rates | University research | Workforce | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.80 Ed83h | |
| Session: | 80th R.S. (2007) | |
| Online version: | View report [112 pages File size: 8,273 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Examine different methodologies for assessing the quality of degree and certificate programs at higher education institutions and for measuring student learning outcomes. Review current institutional performance standards and make recommendations that promote academic and financial accountability. Review the method for measuring graduation rates to determine whether alternative measures are more appropriately suited for institutions with a large percentage of non-traditional students. | |
| 2. | Identify potential future economic trends and workforce needs, including those created by additional nuclear generation facilities, and identify strategies to help meet these needs. | |
| 3. | Examine ways to assess and improve academic advising to help students succeed in higher education and complete their course of study and graduate in the minimum time required. | |
| 4. | Study the need for new higher education institutions and make recommendations for developing a long-term strategy for creating and supporting new institutions, especially additional flagship public research universities. Explore methods for determining where such universities should be located and ensuring that such universities admit a qualified and diverse student body. Consider the state's allocation of and need for resources for medical education, including graduate medical education, geographic distribution of those resources, and the value of associating a medical school with a top-tier academic campus. | |
| 5. | Study research funding and assess the research infrastructure and capabilities at higher education institutions. Make recommendations for streamlining the various sources of funding (Texas Competitive Knowledge Fund, the Research Development Fund, and the Advanced Research Program) and for developing a statewide strategy for increasing research at higher education institutions, including ways to improve research commercialization. | |
| 6. | Evaluate the cost and feasibility of a range of options for providing health care insurance for students attending institutions of higher education. | |
| 7. | Review the status, effects, and success or failure of higher education authorities operating under Chapters 53, 53A, and 53B, Education Code, and nonprofit corporations carrying out the functions of higher education authorities under those chapters. Make recommendations regarding any necessary changes in the statutes and administration of same. (Joint charge with Senate Finance Committee) | |
| 8. | Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Subcommittee on Higher Education, 80th R.S., and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance and/or complete implementation. Specifically, monitor any pending federal legislation that would impact student financial aid. | |
| Committee: | Senate 21st Century Colleges and Universities, Special | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Higher education in the 21st Century : moving every Texan forward : report of the Special Commission on 21st Century Colleges and Universities. | |
| Subjects: | College preparatory curriculum | College preparedness | Economic development | Educational accountability | Higher education | Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas | Job training programs | Recommended High School Program | Scholarships | Toward EXcellence, Access & Success Grant Program | University finance | University research | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.76 t918 | |
| Session: | 76th R.S. (1999) | |
| Online version: | View report [40 pages File size: 3,166 kb] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | The Commission shall study issues related to institutions of higher education and their role in contributing to the human capital needed for the State of Texas to be a leader in the new economy of the 21st Century. These issues should include, but not be limited to: The accessibility and affordability of higher education with special attention to the long-term impact of the changing demographics of the state; The future workforce needs of the state and the role of higher education in addressing those needs; The appropriate role and mission of institutions in meeting state priorities; The effective use of technology in delivering education and training; The development and improvement of appropriate accountability measures and benchmarks to measure performance; The development of strategies to pursue and attain academic excellence; The role of higher education in investment in research and development and its link to economic growth; The use of funding mechanisms to reward performance and provide incentives to address state priorities; The formation of partnerships with business for training and re-training to address workforce demands; and The role of the Higher Education Coordinating Board in pursuing state priorities. | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | Senate 21st Century Colleges and Universities, Special | |
| Title: | Beyond the barriers: issues and ideas on improving access | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Beyond the barriers : issues and ideas on improving access / prepared for the Special Committee on 21st Century Colleges and Universities [by] the George Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University, Class of 2000. | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.76 t918b | |
| Session: | 76th R.S. (1999) | |
| Online version: | View document [101 pages File size: 484 kb] | |
| Committee: | House Higher Education | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Higher Education, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2000 : a report to the House of Representatives, 77th Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Automatic admissions | College preparedness | Computer science education | Cultural diversity | Engineering education | Flagship universities | High tech industry | Higher education | Minority students | Technology education | University budgets | University finance | University graduates | University graduation rates | University research | University students | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.76 ed84h | |
| Session: | 76th R.S. (1999) | |
| Online version: | View report [139 pages File size: 3,909 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review models and discuss methods for strengthening partnerships between higher education, public education and the private sector to better prepare students enrolling in post-secondary education and to improve college-level retention and graduation rates. | |
| 2. | Evaluate the satisfaction of professional and graduate school programs, the business community and general public with the preparation level of college graduates to determine what changes are needed in course offerings and preparation levels. | |
| 3. | Study trends in funding sources, including tuition, fees and appropriations, and expenses, including salaries, inflation and institution-specific costs to determine if institutions have the necessary resources to achieve their mission. | |
| 4. | Evaluate the need for additional flagship and research institutions to determine necessary changes in the governance structure of higher education systems and institutions. | |
| 5. | Monitor the impact of HB 588, 75th R.S., in increasing the diversity of students in college and the performance level of students admitted under the top 10 percent plan. Evaluate ways to increase the diversity of students in graduate-level and professional-degree programs. | |
| 6. | Conduct active oversight of the agencies and institutions under the committee's jurisdiction. | |
| Committee: | Senate Education | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Senate Education Committee final report to the 75th Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Career and technical education | College preparedness | Elementary education | High technology | Higher education | Higher education affordability | Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas | Job training programs | Juvenile justice alternative education programs | Juvenile justice system | Legislative Budget Board, Texas | Medical education | School districts | School finance | Secondary education | Student aid | Tuition | University administrators | University enrollment | University faculty salaries | University research | Workforce Commission, Texas | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.74 ed83 | |
| Session: | 74th R.S. (1995) | |
| Online version: | View report [57 pages File size: 2,198 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Review the role of the Texas Legislature, Texas Higher Eduation Coordinating Board, and the university systems in making changes in the governance structure of universities and implementing academic/research programs. | |
| 2. | Monitor the implementation of SB 1, 74th R.S. with emphasis on the relationship established between the education and juvenile justice communities; the change in relationship between the state and independent school districts; the implementation of home-rule districts, and campus and program charter provisions; and the LBB studies on school funding special allotments and program weights. | |
| 3. | Review the affordability of higher education in Texas in light of potential cutbacks in Federal student financial assistance, increases in tuition and student services fees, and recent state-funded student assistance measures. | |
| 4. | Study higher education financial issues related to the projected increases in enrollment; faculty and administrator salaries; and support for research into emerging technologies and for medical schools. | |
| 5. | Review educational services and training provided to non-college bound students, and make recommendations on the appropriate educational institutions to ensure that these students acquire employment skills. | |
| 6. | Study the appropriate role of and relationships between the levels of education in Texas. Such relationships include elementary/secondary education and higher education, and two year and four-year institutions. | |
| Committee: | House Science and Technology | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | To the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, 73rd Legislature : Committee on Science and Technology interim report, 1992. | |
| Subjects: | Databases | Distance education | High tech industry | High technology | Technology education | Technology transfer and commercialization | University research | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.72 sc89 | |
| Session: | 72nd R.S. (1991) | |
| Online version: | View report [62 pages File size: 2,803 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Monitor and oversee legislation enacted during the 72nd Regular and Special Called Sessions that was considered by the Committee on Science and Technology; Performance Audit Review Recommendations; and any agency-initiated changes. | |
| 2. | Carry out budget and oversight responsibilities for all agencies, boards, and commissions listed in Rule 3, Section 31. A. Monitor and oversee documentation of salary increases. B. Verify the number and status of outcomes and outputs as identified in the Appropriations Bill (HB 1, 72nd Legislature, 1st Called Session). C. Review agencies' existing performance standards and determine whether new standards are needed. | |
| 3. | Study the application of advanced technology in the state's school system, and more specifically, study the educational impact that the experimental Schoolink Project has had on the state and opportunities and requirements for its expansion. | |
| 4. | Study options and opportunities to transfer technology developed by state employees. The study should address intellectual property ownership; licensing; equity ownership in spin-off ventures; royalty collection and disbursement; employee rewards; rights and incentives; and transfer priorities to Texas agencies, federal agencies, and other state's hardware/software systems; and other inventions. | |
| Committee: | House Science and Technology | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Report of the Science and Technology Committee, Texas House of Representatives, 69th Legislature : to the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, 70th Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Economic development | Federal research grants | High technology | University research | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.69 sc26 | |
| Session: | 69th R.S. (1985) | |
| Online version: | View report [42 pages File size: 2,210 kb] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | To study the quantity, source, and distribution of research and development spending in the State. | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | House Science and Technology | |
| Title: | Memo from the House of Representatives | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Minutes | |
| Library Call Number: | L1801.9 SCI27 69 | |
| Session: | 69th R.S. (1985) | |
| Online version: | View document [1 pages] | |
| Committee: | Joint Higher Education Financing, Special | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Final report to the governor and the Sixty-seventh Texas Legislature / Special Committee on Higher Education Financing. | |
| Subjects: | Higher education | Student fees | Tuition | University buildings | University finance | University research | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.66 ed73hr | |
| Session: | 66th R.S. (1979) | |
| Online version: | View report [38 pages File size: 1,130 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Make a thorough and comprehensive study of the financing of the higher education system in Texas with particular emphasis on providing the highest quality of educational services in the most efficient manner possible. Giver particular emphasis to the issues of facility financing, the impact of declining enrollments, the future of formula funding, and the adequacy of financial administration. | |
| 2. | Review tuition, fees and student assistance, as well as funding for faculty salaries, organized research, and facilities construction and repair. * | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | Joint Higher Education Financing, Special | |
| Title: | Briefing session | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Senate Concurrent Resolution no. 101 : briefing session / Committee on Higher Education Financing in Texas. | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.66 ed73hb | |
| Session: | 66th R.S. (1979) | |
| Committee: | Joint Higher Education Financing, Special | |
| Title: | SCR 101 | |
| Library Call Number: | SCR 101 | |
| Session: | 66th R.S. (1979) | |
| Online version: | View document [3 pages File size: 213 kb] | |
| Committee: | House Funding Public Institutions of Higher Education, House Joint | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | To the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, 65th Legislature : report of the / Joint Committee on Funding Public Institutions of Higher Education of the House of Representatives. | |
| Subjects: | Higher education | University faculty | University finance | University research | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.65 ed83hf | |
| Session: | 65th R.S. (1977) | |
| Online version: | View report [79 pages File size: 2,539 kb] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | Conduct a study of the funding aspects of public institutions of higher education in Texas, including a review of organized research funds, formula funding, off-campus instruction and specially funded items: with recommendations as to necessary changes in statutory format or in agency regulation and administration. This should also include and in-depth study to establish a plan to project the needs and goals for higher education in Texas. | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | House Funding Public Institutions of Higher Education, House Joint | |
| Title: | Joint committee studies. | |
| Library Call Number: | LRL | |
| Session: | 65th R.S. (1977) | |
| Online version: | View document [7 pages] | |
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