HB 38
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 85
87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study conducted by the Legislative Budget Board on the impact of federal educational mandates on school districts.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 618
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1014
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, JohnSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the inclusion of suicide prevention information on certain student identification cards issued by a public school or public institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1218
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the display of the national motto in public schools and institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1247
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the development of and report on a tri-agency work-based learning strategic framework by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1521
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1522
87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the transfer of Midwestern State University to the Texas Tech University System, to certain fees charged by that system's governing board, and to mandatory venue for actions brought against that system or its institutions, officers, or employees.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2258
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2281
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2705
87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Woman's University System.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2875
87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the issuance and acceptance of a high school and institution of higher education student identification card and certain other forms of identification as identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2900
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm; making conforming changes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3096
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3164
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to student members of the board of regents of a public university system or public university.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3175
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to financial support and incentives for comprehensive regional universities.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3192
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition of glyphosate herbicides on the grounds of a public or private school or institution of higher education.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 3348
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of baccalaureate degree programs certain public junior colleges may offer.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3351
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3409
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the duty of a lessee or other agent in control of certain state land to drill an offset well, pay compensatory royalty, or otherwise protect the land from drainage of oil or gas by a horizontal drainhole well located on certain land.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3461
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the supervision of the chief of police of a private institution of higher education's police department.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3462
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the designation of liaison officers to assist certain students at public institutions of higher education who are parents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3465
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to college readiness for purposes of the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3589
87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to civil liability of a local entity or institution of higher education official directing certain immigration law violations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3606
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the provision of vocational training to inmates confined in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice transfer facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3659
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or other disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3764
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a college to adopt a sexual harassment policy.
House: Higher Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3767
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3848
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue a certificate of authority or certificate of authorization regarding professional degrees.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4096
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the development of model data-sharing agreements for sharing certain student information between public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4104
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to a student's right to vacate and avoid liability under a residential lease following certain declared disasters.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HJR 128
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a public institution of higher education or public university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 5
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to State Affairs
SB 6
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 36
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to creation of a higher education task force focused on mental health services and the offense of hazing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 77
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 203
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to selection of statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 346
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 354
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to access to postsecondary courses or programs for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 388
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 447
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of Midwestern State University to the Texas Tech University System, to certain fees charged by that system's governing board, and to mandatory venue for actions brought against that system or its institution, officers, or employees.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 560
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 601
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 663
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the development of and report on a tri-agency work-based learning strategic framework by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 788
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the development of model data-sharing agreements for sharing certain student information between public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 797
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the display of the national motto in public schools and institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 869
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1126
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Woman's University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1184
87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1227
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit at public institutions of higher education for certain scores on examinations administered through the College-Level Examination Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1230
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1258
87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the duty of a lessee or other agent in control of certain state land to drill an offset well, pay compensatory royalty, or otherwise protect the land from drainage of oil or gas by a horizontal drainhole well located on certain land.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1295
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to financial support and incentives for comprehensive regional universities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1371
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the reporting of certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1416
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1521
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to creating a mental health task force to study mental health services provided at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1609
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to proof of identification presented by a voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1622
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1699
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive rights of student organizations at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2138
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to parking fees charged by public institutions of higher education to persons with disabilities.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 93
87-1 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 118
87-1 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 183
87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking migrants.
Filed
HB 293
87-1 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
SB 77
87-1 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
HB 24
87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
HB 237
87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings in certain schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 110
87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to COVID-19 vaccination policies and related measures of governmental entities; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 125
87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on compliance with and enforcement of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
HB 271
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to student access to certain academic records; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 476
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 524
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to transcript notation requirements for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 639
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 906
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a collaborative task force to study certain public school mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 965
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1042
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to establish a campus active shooter response plan.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1482
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the offense of hazing.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 1735
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1788
86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1891
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who achieve a certain score on a high school equivalency examination.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2072
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2073
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2216
86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to display of the national motto in government buildings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3003
86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the designation of liaison officers at public institutions of higher education to assist certain students who are parents.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3393
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the eligibility of foster children to receive college credit for completing the Preparation for Adult Living Program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3435
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, RhettaSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to establishing and celebrating Texas Girls in STEM Day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3511
86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3621
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4000
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study conducted by the Legislative Budget Board on the impact of federal educational mandates on school districts.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4084
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4480
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study on the use of art therapy in public schools and on art therapy in higher education.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4589
86-0 (2019)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the provision of a quality and globally competitive education as a mission of the public education system.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 16
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to a student loan repayment assistance program for certain full-time peace officers in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 25
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 38
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the offense of hazing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 135
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 212
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 226
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to maintaining certain monuments and memorials and the names of certain public institutions; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 241
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 275
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of the chief executive officer of a public institution of higher education or university system.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 502
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to requiring certain institutions of higher education to issue reports on the transferability of credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 585
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 679
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to display of the national motto in government buildings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 992
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the establishment of a collaborative task force to study certain public school mental health services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1399
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the repeal of the requirement that certain public institutions of higher education submit a report regarding compliance with a course information Internet posting requirement.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1517
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the designation of a public high school by the Texas Education Agency as an early college high school.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1532
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1540
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the designation of support services liaison officers at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1701
86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1736
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1944
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the permanent health fund for higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2321
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to issues involving the administration or finances of state entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2389
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the designation of liaison officers at public institutions of higher education to assist certain students who are parents.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 16
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 20
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the review, oversight, and reporting of certain state agency contracts and the assessment of certain state agency projects.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 254
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 354
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
House: Transportation Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 385
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 404
85-0 (2017)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 428
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements of public institutions of higher education regarding student organization membership.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 553
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 585
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the qualification for and performance at institutions of higher education of certain students who completed certain mathematics courses during high school.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 712
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 914
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the administration of services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including foster care, child protective, and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1096
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy and prevention and outreach program on campus sexual assault, family violence, and stalking.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1179
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1488
85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to eligibility requirements for repayment assistance for certain mental health professional education loans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1553
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to permitting a school district that has failed to satisfy performance standards to partner with an institution of higher education to improve district performance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1843
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the University of Houston System and the component institutions of that system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1943
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the review and oversight of state agency contracts.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Referred directly to s/c on Budget Transparency and Reform by chair
HB 2105
85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2223
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to developmental coursework offered by public institutions of higher education under the Texas Success Initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2232
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2413
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, CindySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain identifying information regarding career school or college students.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2527
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2652
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products on property owned by or leased for a state agency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3105
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3187
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the campus sexual assault policy at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3195
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3747
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a requirement that each state university provide to a student certain employment data relating to the student's major field of study.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4009
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the creation of the Texas Slavery and Segregation Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4059
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4128
85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to assignment by the University Interscholastic League of schools to conferences for purposes of competition.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 6
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
SB 11
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the provision of child protective services and other health and human services by certain state agencies or under contract with a state agency, including foster care, child protective, relative and kinship caregiver support, prevention and early intervention health care, and adoption services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 50
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the offense of hazing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 383
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to eligibility for certain higher education grant programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 410
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs in state buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 576
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 634
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to reporting requirements for certain skills development fund workforce training program providers.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 677
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 719
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect, study, and report certain data regarding workforce education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 822
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 909
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 962
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to develop and establish an online reporting system for sex offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1181
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the University of Houston System and the component institutions of that system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1359
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products on property owned by or leased for a state agency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1396
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Clarendon College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1981
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to selection of statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2079
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2085
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain identifying information regarding career school or college students.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2132
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain identifying information regarding career school or college students.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 46
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set aside general revenue as dedicated to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 47
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 52
85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an individualized education plan account program for certain children with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 173
85-1 (2017)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 371
85-1 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 15
84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the management and oversight of state contracts, including contracts for information technology commodity items.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Finance
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 61
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 295
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 298
84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 458
84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 544
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to payment by a school district of the costs of developmental coursework provided by an institution of higher education under the success initiative.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 699
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy on campus sexual assault.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 796
84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the Texas State University System and the component institutions of that system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 808
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 951
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the qualification for and performance at institutions of higher education of certain students who completed certain mathematics courses during high school.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1196
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1241
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1256
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1262
84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to continuing eligibility requirements for institutions of higher education to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1287
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a requirement that each state university's Internet website include a link to certain employment data.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1408
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1475
84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1502
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1649
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 1654
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
Relating to public agreements or contracts related to United Nations Agenda 21.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1744
84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the establishment of a survey and report on campus safety at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1809
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1811
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a study of the participation of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in public higher education.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1916
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1982
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the University of Houston.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1991
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2275
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2434
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2446
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to a study and report on online law schools and on the licensing of attorneys who obtain degrees through online or correspondence law schools or who become licensed through other nontraditional methods.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2517
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2629
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to unauthorized persons at public or private institutions of higher education in this state and to trespass, damage, or defacement occurring on the grounds of those institutions; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty and creating offenses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2692
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the definition of a dependent for health benefit plans offered by certain university systems.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2856
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2922
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to selection of statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3248
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to state agency procedures and policies to protect and properly destroy certain information that identifies an individual.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3270
84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3753
84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4046
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the confidentiality of student records.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 21
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 24
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to training for members of the governing board of a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 1/1/16
SB 27
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the online broadcast of open meetings of institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 33
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the offense of hazing.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 37
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect and study data on the participation of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Human Services Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 38
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 170
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 177
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 239
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 289
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 445
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to public agreements or contracts related to United Nations Agenda 21.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 499
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 598
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to improvements on private property for public private partnerships.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 781
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for certain university systems and the component institutions of those systems.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1033
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to relating to the definition of a dependent for health benefit plans offered by certain university systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1455
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1732
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to state contracting standards and oversight for purchases made by certain state agencies and institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1767
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1770
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1856
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to confidentiality of student records.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 25
83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 30
83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 31
83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of a general academic teaching institution or a state university system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 82
83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 360
83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements of public institutions of higher education regarding student organization membership.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 443
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the liability of certain public and private institutions of higher education for failure by an administrator to report child abuse or neglect; creating a civil penalty.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 480
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the use of sick leave by state employees who are attending educational activities of their children.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 507
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 643
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the name of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 656
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the application of the public and private facilities and infrastructure law to a defense base development authority.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 1077
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1135
83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the production of and use of native seeds.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1140
83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1229
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1251
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1297
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the review of certain skills development fund workforce training programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1313
83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1363
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1410
83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to notification by an institution of higher education to a school district of certain students referred to developmental coursework.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1411
83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to selection of certain statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League in a manner that provides equal access for institutions of higher education to students who exhibit academic or musical excellence.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1501
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the commemoration of September 11, 2001, at public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1752
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to creating the Texas Teacher Residency Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1835
83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2096
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the review and oversight of public and private partnership agreements and projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2388
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain contracting laws to a defense base development authority.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2431
83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2474
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to taxes and bonds for a junior college district branch campus.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2507
83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2668
83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of certain junior college districts.
House: Technology Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 2713
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to making auxiliary and institutional funds of a state institution of higher education subject to legislative appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2754
83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2893
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the use of a tax-exempt property of a higher education development foundation or an alumni association.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2909
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to public alternative high schools and high-school-level disciplinary alternative education programs for advising concerning postsecondary educational and training opportunities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3023
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to procedures to resolve complaints against faculty members at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3075
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of real property by the University of Houston--Sugar Land.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3346
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the appropriations of money from the economic stabilization fund for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3349
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to accelerated educational programs offered by public institutions of higher education to qualified persons seeking licensure as physician assistants.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3498
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3524
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to payment by a school district of the costs of developmental coursework provided by an institution of higher education under the success initiative.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3899
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the Texarkana College District.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 26
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 31
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to formula funding for certain semester credit hours earned for dual course credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 59
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 215
83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including related changes to the status and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 279
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to certain information about high-value data sets provided by state agencies to the Department of Information Resources.
House: Technology Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 445
83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to an informed student document for prospective students of certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 498
83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 507
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to public and private facilities and infrastructure.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 561
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding school district transportation services and state and local resources available to fund those services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 667
83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make research papers available to the public.
House: Higher Education Senate: Open Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1165
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of real property by the University of Houston--Sugar Land.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1344
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1378
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the appropriations of money from the economic stabilization fund for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1399
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of proceeds from a junior college district branch campus maintenance tax.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1486
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1525
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to including disability awareness training in risk management programs required for members and advisors of student organizations at postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1557
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to business and nonprofit organization participation in supporting early college high schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1576
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report of issues affecting persons with disabilities at state agencies and postsecondary educational institutions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1674
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to accelerated educational programs offered by public institutions of higher education to qualified persons seeking licensure as physician assistants.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1710
83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students within the public higher education system and the timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1721
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1741
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to training for and complaints regarding members of the governing board of a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1855
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Lavender, George
Relating to the Texarkana College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1907
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition by concealed handgun license holders in private vehicles on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SR 1030
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Recognizing the importance of postsecondary education for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Reported enrolled
HB 33
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to measures to increase the affordability of textbooks used for courses at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 51
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy efficiency standards for certain buildings and to high-performance design, construction, and renovation standards for certain buildings and facilities of institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 67
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the creation of a literacy center pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 104
82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to abolishing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and transferring the coordinating board's functions and activities and the State Board of Education's statutorily assigned functions and activities to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 216
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation of the Texas Legislative Fellows Program for certain students enrolled in component institutions of The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 267
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to rate and damage schedules governing certain easements or other interests in land of The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 381
82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the operation of a student health center of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 428
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to access to campuses of public schools and institutions of higher education by foreign consuls.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 477
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 537
82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to fair treatment of all providers of instructional materials to students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 808
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the identification of courses included in the common course numbering system to be offered by and the transferability of those courses among public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 859
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the educational scope of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 946
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of courses included in the common course numbering system to be offered by and the transferability of those courses among public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 992
82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1016
82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a requirement that public school counselors demonstrate knowledge of counseling regarding higher education to obtain a school counselor certificate.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1019
82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to distinct certificate classes for public elementary school counselors and public secondary school counselors.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1176
82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1186
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to documentary evidence of citizenship or other status as a requirement for issuance of certain identification documents.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1249
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain reports, communications, and publications involving the attorney general.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1318
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to meetings of the University of Houston System Board of Regents.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1386
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the public health threat presented by youth suicide and the qualification of certain persons serving as marriage and family therapists in school districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1460
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to measures to increase cost efficiency at public institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including the elimination of certain reporting and other requirements imposed on institutions or the coordinating board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1672
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1845
82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to counseling in response to alcoholic beverage violations by students at public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2167
82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the definition of a postsecondary program in regard to non-baccalaureate career schools and colleges.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2365
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2432
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the creation of public and private facilities and infrastructure.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2440
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the creation of a Texas Junior College System office.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2538
82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2565
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to establish and provide notice regarding an emergency loan program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2630
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the formal recognition and administration of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2631
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the advanced research program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2870
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2910
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to measures to increase degree completion rates and support students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3025
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to measures to facilitate the timely completion of degrees by students of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3263
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3280
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to additional virtual instruction at public and private elementary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3469
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the periodic review and revision of college and career readiness standards in public education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3515
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3517
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the administration and business affairs of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3591
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of information obtained by a compliance office of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3697
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment of a Service to Texas requirement for undergraduate students at public institutions of higher education and the establishment of a Service to Texas program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HCR 129
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Notifying the U.S. Department of Education that certain career schools or colleges are legally authorized by the state of Texas to operate educational programs beyond secondary education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Signed by the Governor
SB 4
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certification, continuing education, and appraisal of public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 5
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the administration and business affairs of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 36
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to methods for increasing student success and degree completion at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 74
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the disposition of surplus or salvage data processing equipment of a university system or an institution or agency of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 149
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to rules adopted and reporting required under the school district college credit program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 179
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the service area of the North Central Texas College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 247
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 372
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain reports, communications, publications, and other documents involving the attorney general.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 464
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to tracking peace officer membership in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 465
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to retirement benefits of school district or institution of higher education peace officers under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 466
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a requirement that public school counselors demonstrate knowledge of counseling regarding higher education to obtain a school counselor certificate.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 528
82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to meetings of the University of Houston System Board of Regents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 633
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the educational scope of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 711
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Open Government, Select
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 866
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 873
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to rate and damage schedules governing certain easements or other interests in land of The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 988
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a cybersecurity, education, and economic development council.
House: Technology Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1031
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to design, construction, renovation, and energy efficiency standards for buildings.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1048
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the creation of public and private facilities and infrastructure.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1176
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the definition of a postsecondary program in regard to non-baccalaureate career schools and colleges.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1179
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1327
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of information obtained by a compliance office of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 1348
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1396
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to measures to increase cost efficiency at public institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including the elimination of certain reporting and other requirements imposed on institutions or the coordinating board.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1487
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of career schools and colleges and requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to submit a report to the legislature.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1497
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1564
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to developmental education courses and the assessment of student readiness under the Texas Success Initiative for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1704
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to educator preparation programs.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1726
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the development of measurable learning outcomes for undergraduate courses at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1729
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1730
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Johnson, Eric
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to create a tool to allow prospective students to compare general academic teaching institutions by certain criteria.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 72
82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 232
82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
SB 1
82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 16
82-1 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
SCR 5
82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
SR 130
82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
HB 95
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the authority of certain private institutions of higher education to enter into mutual assistance agreements regarding the enforcement of state or local law.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 100
81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to curriculum requirements in political science and American history at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 160
81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation and administration of a grant initiative for a community-based at-risk youth program.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 204
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary education plans of seniors at public high schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 230
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain schools, nonprofit athletic or sports associations, municipally owned facilities, summer camps, places of worship, and fairgrounds from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 269
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to course credit for certain students at a public institution of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 330
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a nonvoting faculty regent to the board of regents of each state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 350
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to use of school district resources for athletic or instructional facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 425
81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against changing the name of certain public institutions of higher education that are named after state historical figures.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 426
81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the name of Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 708
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, PatrickSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to higher education transfer practices, articulation agreements, policies for dropping courses, and special-purpose centers and to the formula funding for certain credit hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 712
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to student members of the board of regents of a state university system or a state university.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 795
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 861
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1085
81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to an after-school pilot program offered by school districts to middle and junior high school students and their parents to prepare students for postsecondary education and training.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1584
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the establishment and administration of a legislative youth advisory council in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1767
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1942
81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2014
81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2234
81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain judges to take the bar examination.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2504
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to establish uniform standards for publishing cost of attendance information, to conduct student course evaluations of faculty, and to make certain information available on the Internet.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2746
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the School of Ethics, Western Civilization, and American Traditions at The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2812
81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2823
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to eligible recipients of certain grants awarded by the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2887
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the creation of a literacy center pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2951
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to appropriations to certain public junior colleges affected by Hurricane Ike.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3308
81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to the participation of other institutions of higher education in a dual usage education complex established by a junior college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3447
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study of the effectiveness for junior college students of the success initiative assessment and developmental coursework requirements regarding student readiness for college-level work.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 3506
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the creation of the Public Education Management Institute of Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3518
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to dropping courses.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3790
81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to performance incentive funding for public institutions of higher education and to recognition of certain student achievement on degree completion.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3908
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to certain offenses involving public and private schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3956
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to use of sales and tax revenues by certain development corporations to promote higher education and job training opportunities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4048
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to an online list of work-study employment opportunities available to students at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4049
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to student Internet access to certain financial and academic information maintained by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4304
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the granting or renewal of certain easements on or leases of certain university land.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4480
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to documentary evidence of citizenship or other status as a requirement for issuance of certain identification documents.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4617
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the sale of instructional materials to students of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HJR 139
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the national research university fund to enable emerging research universities in this state to achieve national prominence as major research universities and transferring the balance of the higher education fund to the national research university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 48
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the offense of hazing.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 160
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 174
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to accountability of institutions of higher education, including educator preparation programs, and online institution resumes for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 185
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to establishing a commission to prepare and recommend a long-range plan for higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 195
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to student Internet access to certain financial and academic information maintained by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 215
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the sale of instructional materials to students of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Meeting cancelled
SB 226
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to student members of the board of regents of a state university system or a state university.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 291
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to hepatitis B vaccination for students enrolled in certain health-related courses of study at an institution of higher education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 305
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to an online list of work-study employment opportunities available to students at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 482
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 596
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the name of Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 667
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to student Internet access to financial and academic information maintained by public institutions of higher education and to a fixed tuition rate provided by certain institutions of higher education to students for satisfactory academic performance.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 668
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment of a student mentorship pilot program at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 676
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 875
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to consideration of students' preferred class times in establishing course schedules at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1179
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to offer health benefit plans to students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1327
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the disposition of surplus data processing equipment of a university system or an institution or agency of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1524
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a report regarding research funds received by public institutions of higher education or employees of those institutions from pharmaceutical companies.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1546
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation and administration of a community-based at-risk youth program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1562
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to contracts entered into for the employment of the chief executive officer of a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1564
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to Tier One Challenge funding to support the development and enhancement of national research universities in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1727
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to rules adopted and reporting required under the school district college credit program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1729
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the terms of student members of certain Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board advisory committees.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1800
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to methods for increasing student success and degree completion at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1942
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to performance incentive funding for public institutions of higher education and to recognition of certain student achievement on degree completion.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2046
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring criminal history background checks for employees of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 2245
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eliminating certain reporting requirements of university systems and institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2259
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2538
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the inclusion of certain financial information, including certain school district information, in an online database maintained by the comptroller.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 12
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a state institution of higher education or state university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
SJR 35
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the national research university fund to enable emerging research universities in this state to achieve national prominence as major research universities and transferring the balance of the higher education fund to the national research university fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
SB 7
81-1 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
HB 85
80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 116
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to limitations on the number of courses that students may drop under certain circumstances at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 122
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to promoting the importance of higher education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 208
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of students enrolled in joint credit or concurrent enrollment programs for extracurricular activities and University Interscholastic League competitions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 355
80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 381
80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 501
80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary education plans of seniors at public high schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 534
80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the lease or conveyance of certain real property owned by Amarillo College.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 826
80-0 (2007)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1213
80-0 (2007)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to mutual assistance agreements entered into by certain municipalities and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of enforcing state law and to additional powers, privileges, and immunities of peace officers employed by private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1418
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the name of Sam Houston State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1536
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to job order contracts entered into by school districts, public institutions of higher education, navigation districts, and certain other governmental entities.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1614
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the establishment and use of a columbarium on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1712
80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to certain educational requirements applicable to the regulation of the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1748
80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the administration of Texas governor's schools.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1783
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the marketing of credit cards to students at a postsecondary institution and to certain young persons; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1878
80-0 (2007)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to longevity pay for certain campus peace officers employed by a state institution of higher education or public technical institute.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
HB 1916
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to requiring all public institutions of higher education to use the common course numbering system.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1982
80-0 (2007)
Author: Latham, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Public Education Management Institute of Texas.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2009
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the sale of instructional materials to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2128
80-0 (2007)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation prevention training for certain public or private institutions of higher education employees and volunteers who work at programs for minors.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
HB 2141
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2213
80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the use and disclosure of social security numbers by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2237
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to grants and programs for dropout prevention, high school success, and college and workforce readiness in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 2279
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of energy-efficient light bulbs for certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: Government Reform
Considered in Calendars
HB 2373
80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2639
80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to risk management programs for members and advisors of student organizations at public and private postsecondary educational institutions and to certain insurance requirements for fraternities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2658
80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the development of college preparatory mathematics and science courses for use in public high schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2965
80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to measures to reduce faculty substitutions of certain higher education textbooks.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3065
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3075
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the transfer of course credit between public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3087
80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the development of applied mathematics and science courses for use in public high schools.
House: Public Education
Posting rule suspended
HB 3260
80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the establishment of a center for the study of advanced instructional methods.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3322
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a plan-to-plan transfer of certain assets from the TexaSaver 457 plan administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to a 457 plan created by an institution of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3430
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the availability of information about state expenditures and rules, including the creation of a state database containing information on state expenditures, and to certain comptroller reports, and to certain amounts received by institutions of higher education.
House: Government Reform Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3450
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to coordination of postsecondary curricula and to an academic planning Internet website to support academic progress by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3484
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the programs and functions of The Texas A&M University System and Sam Houston State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3633
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation and administration of a community-based at-risk youth program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3828
80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to performance incentive funding for institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
HB 3924
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4005
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the creation of the Research Valley Innovation District.
House: County Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 4130
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the governance of certain state agencies.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HCR 82
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop and implement policies and programs to be adopted by Texas universities that address the incidence of discrimination and harassment on campus.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HCR 159
80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Requesting that the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker appoint a select commission on higher education and global competitiveness.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HJR 80
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a state institution of higher education or state university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
HR 2881
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2237.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
HR 2891
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2237.
Reported enrolled
SB 33
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to hepatitis B vaccination for students enrolled in certain health-related courses of study in an institution of higher education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 38
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the composition of the Interagency Coordinating Council for HIV and Hepatitis.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 114
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the sale of instructional materials to students of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 146
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of higher education enhancement districts; authorizing sales and use taxes and property taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 276
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 282
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to notice regarding the availability of programs under which a student may earn college credit in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 469
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the creation by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a certificate of recognition for persons who contribute certain gifts or donations to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 554
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to contracts entered into for the employment of a chief executive officer of a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 598
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing medical assistance to certain former foster care adolescents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 776
80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to certain educational requirements applicable to the regulation of the practice of chiropractic.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 938
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to providing medical assistance to certain former foster care adolescents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1029
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to performance incentive funding for institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1046
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the provision of notice to institutions of higher education of meetings of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to certain telephone conference meetings of the board and other boards of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1053
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to assessing the quality and effectiveness of academic advising services offered by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1054
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the conduct that constitutes hazing and to the application of hazing laws to certain former students of an educational institution.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1055
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishing a commission to study and report on the projected need for faculty at public and private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 1064
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1095
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1138
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to risk management programs for members and advisors of student organizations at public and private postsecondary educational institutions and to certain insurance requirements for fraternities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1146
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to online performance reports for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1147
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the administration of Texas governor's schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1234
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to a master plan for higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1573
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the affordability of enrollment in public institutions of higher education and the availability of certain financial and academic information to students enrolled in those institutions.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1772
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to establishing a commission to study and report on a long-range plan for higher education in this state.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1939
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2039
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the governance of certain state agencies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 3
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Encouraging institutions of higher education to implement policies to safeguard the academic freedom of faculty and students.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
SCR 27
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study issues relating to the higher education system in Texas.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SCR 47
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Requesting that the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker appoint a select commission on higher education and global competitiveness.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 9
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a district created to provide local funding to support public institutions of higher education to impose an ad valorem tax if approved by the voters of the district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SR 1188
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2237.
Reported enrolled
HB 154
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to requiring institutions of higher education to report potential savings through contracting with local governments.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 303
79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to efficiently administering and electronically monitoring certain veterans' and dependents' tuition exemptions at institutions of higher education.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 320
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the student enrollment required for the operation of Texas A&M University--Central Texas as an independent general academic teaching institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 321
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 328
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to promoting the importance of higher education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 479
79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, TerrySponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of campus peace officers commissioned by The University of Texas at Austin and law enforcement agencies of the state and political subdivisions of the state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 487
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the regulation of time, place, and manner of speech at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 495
79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the student enrollment required for the operation of Texas A&M University--Central Texas as an independent general academic teaching institution.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 591
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the privatization of waste removal service operations at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 613
79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary education plans of seniors at public high schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 707
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Relating to the ability of a home-rule municipality to sue and be sued.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 730
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to training for members of the governing boards of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 827
79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the designation of research centers to evaluate state or federally funded education programs and the sharing of student data.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 868
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the establishment of a Center for Excellence in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education at Lamar University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 933
79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to certain insurance for officers and employees of state agencies.
House: Insurance Senate: Government Organization
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1171
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to protecting students and employees at an institution of higher education from threatened acts of violence.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1173
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the regulation of the use of postsecondary credits and degrees, persons offering or granting certain postsecondary credits and degrees, and the manner of offering or granting those credits and degrees; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1311
79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to requiring a course in multicultural or gender studies in baccalaureate degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1409
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority to change the name of component institutions of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1737
79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a dual usage educational complex by a junior college district and other political subdivisions or institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1791
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to application of the hazing statutes to private institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1914
79-0 (2005)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to longevity pay for certain campus peace officers employed by a state institution of higher education or public technical institute.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1926
79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the eligibility of students enrolled in courses for joint high school and college credit for extracurricular activities and University Interscholastic League competitions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1968
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to student representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2001
79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2002
79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2003
79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2056
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the provision of voter registration applications to graduating high school students and incoming college students; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2274
79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2442
79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to power management software for state agencies and public institutions of higher education.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2488
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the sale of instructional materials and other merchandise to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2523
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by institutions of higher education.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2547
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the required public notice of the name of each finalist for the position of chief executive officer of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2583
79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to financial transaction awareness plans to be adopted by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2598
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to regulating the use and disclosure of social security numbers by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2701
79-0 (2005)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to higher education authorities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2805
79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to an early college education program to provide at-risk and other students accelerated high school graduation and college credit.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2808
79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the P-16 Council and to the functioning of certain educational programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2830
79-0 (2005)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to regulating the use and disclosure of social security numbers by school districts and institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3227
79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the management of state agency vehicle fleets.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 3321
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to student and faculty representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3445
79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 208
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Encouraging the board of regents of Texas Southern University to name a building, an outdoor plaza, or an interior space of honor on the campus after the Honorable Joe E. Moreno.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HJR 60
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a state institution of higher education or state university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HR 2302
79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Urging Texas community colleges to offer an associate's degree with an emphasis on African American/Black Studies.
Filed
SB 34
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the governing board of a state university or state university system and to the tuition rebate program for certain undergraduates at certain state institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 101
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to efficiently administering and electronically monitoring certain veterans' and dependents' tuition exemptions at institutions of higher education.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 156
79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 157
79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the student enrollment required for the operation of Texas A&M University--Central Texas as an independent general academic teaching institution.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 238
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to training for members of the governing boards of public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 420
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 435
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the education requirements for a justice of the peace.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 479
79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to protecting students and employees at an institution of higher education from threatened acts of violence.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 511
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to public testimony at regular meetings of the governing board of a general academic teaching institution.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 634
79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the compensation of administrators in public institutions of higher education and university systems.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 646
79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of campus peace officers commissioned by The University of Texas at Austin and law enforcement agencies of the state and political subdivisions of the state.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 676
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to identifying which public institutions of higher education in this state are universities of the first class.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 817
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to financial transaction awareness plans to be adopted by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 934
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to student representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.
Senate: Education
Received from the Senate
SB 1043
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the duties of the P-16 Council regarding dual and concurrent enrollment courses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1118
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority to change the name of component institutions of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1133
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to posting notice online of the meetings of certain governmental bodies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/06
SB 1146
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to an early college education program to provide at-risk and other students accelerated high school graduation and college credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1177
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of a skills development program, including the reduction of and the imposition of assessments for the unemployment compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
SB 1320
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the sovereign immunity and liability to be sued of a junior college district.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1502
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to improvements in and assessments of the status of higher education in this state and to the coordination of public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1529
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to policies and measures to promote timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1561
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requirements imposed under the vehicle fleet management plan.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 1594
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a small contractor assistance program for bidding on construction contracts at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1716
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the sale of instructional materials to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1734
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the readmission of a student to an institution of higher education who leaves the institution to enter military service.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
SB 1809
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to statewide evaluation of tech-prep consortia.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
SCR 17
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Casteel, Carter
Requesting Texas institutes of higher education to offer education and research opportunities in viticulture and enology.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
SJR 22
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a state institution of higher education or state university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SJR 26
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a state institution of higher education or state university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
HB 94
79-1 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 95
79-1 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 96
79-1 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 105
79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 107
79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 114
79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 73
79-1 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Commerce.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 80
79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 81
79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 82
79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 83
79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 35
79-2 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the sale of facilities of public institutions of higher education to real estate investment trusts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 56
79-3 (2006)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 126
79-3 (2006)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the eligibility of students enrolled in joint credit or concurrent enrollment programs for extracurricular activities and University Interscholastic League competitions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1
79-3 (2006)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 55
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to sex offender registration requirements imposed on certain workers or students at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 268
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to application of the hazing statutes to private institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 391
78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the participation of institutions of higher education in electronic government.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 511
78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary educational plans of seniors at public high schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 613
78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to requiring institutions of higher education to use uniform grading methods for each class or section of the same course.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 719
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to a voting student member on the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 760
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to requiring uniform admissions standards for undergraduate student admissions to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 783
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to public participation in certain condemnation proceedings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 933
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the granting of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school by a college or university.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1026
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to regulating the use of social security numbers by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1206
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a Higher Education Is In Your Future week in certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1376
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the optional retirement program for certain employees of public institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 1446
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, BettySponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the eligibility of certain children for certain health benefit coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1566
78-0 (2003)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to lower-division and upper-division courses offered by Texas A&M University--Texarkana.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2109
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the adoption of the 21st Century Technology College and Careers Act.
House: Economic Development
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2117
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to protecting students and employees at an institution of higher education from threatened acts of violence.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2123
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the membership of the board of regents of The University of Texas System and the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2218
78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to electronic courses offered by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2393
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the governance and operation of The University of Texas at Arlington.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2419
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2425
78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state and certain local fiscal matters; making appropriations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective according to its terms
HB 2427
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to workers' compensation self-insurance for certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2447
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the regulation of time, place, and manner of speech at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2505
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the review of the administration of university systems and identification of potential administrative and organizational reforms.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 2555
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to requiring a course in multicultural or gender studies in baccalaureate degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2645
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the compensation of administrators in public institutions of higher education and university systems.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2791
78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the administration of the Texas Tech-Prep Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2861
78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the accountability of, and reporting by, public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2862
78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to institutions of higher education, including the administration, operation, governance, and financing of those institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2956
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to a franchise tax credit for oil and gas producers that make financial contributions to institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
HB 3001
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the reorganization and consolidation of state governmental functions and entities.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3216
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to requiring state institutions of higher education to develop plans for increasing the use of historically underutilized businesses in purchasing and contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3219
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the implementation of an Internet-based platform for import and export activities of state agencies.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 3331
78-0 (2003)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a higher education authority or nonprofit instrumentality exercising the powers of a higher education authority to acquire, own, and operate facilities, to issue and execute bonds and other obligations, and to use the proceeds of those obligations for authorized purposes.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 92
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a state university or state university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HR 501
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Directing the House Committee on Higher Education to conduct a study of the calculation of student grade point averages at public colleges and universities and of additional and modest fees that may be assessed on students who retake certain classes.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HR 1851
78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 86.
Reported enrolled
SB 28
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the collection and maintenance of bacterial meningitis immunization records by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 29
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to meetings of governing boards of public institutions of higher education held outside this state and to the manner in which certain meetings of those boards may be held.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
SB 86
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Point of order sustained
SB 87
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the participation of institutions of higher education in electronic government.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 111
78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a voting student member on the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 166
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to sex offender registration requirements imposed on certain higher education workers or students, to immunity for release of public information obtained as a result of those requirements, and to reports of status changes.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 253
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Youth Camp Safety and Health Act to facilities or programs operated by or on the campus of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 286
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 476
78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to application of the hazing statutes to private institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 571
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to conduct performance reviews of general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
SB 632
78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a statewide survey to obtain public school dropout data.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 666
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the establishment of the matching excellence fund to promote research and develop excellence at certain institutions of higher education and to the abolition of the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 754
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of higher education enhancement districts; authorizing a sales and use tax or a property tax.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 833
78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the application of the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act of 1987 to alumni associations and on-campus organizations.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 904
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the appointment by the governor of the presiding officers of the governing bodies of state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 927
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of certain children for certain health benefit coverage.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1006
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring state institutions of higher education to develop plans for increasing the use of historically underutilized businesses in purchasing and contracting.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 1044
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to supplemental pay for certain officers of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas who have obtained certain higher education degrees or an equivalent number of credit hours.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1089
78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the eligibility of certain children for certain health benefit coverage.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1162
78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the accountability of administrators in institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 1258
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to local supplementation of state contributions to the optional retirement program for institutions of higher education and certain agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1259
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to deferred compensation plans for employees of regional education service centers and certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1332
78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the regulation of time, place, and manner of speech in a state institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1343
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the regulation and operation of certain career schools and colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1485
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to tuition and fees charged by institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1541
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the accountability of, and reporting by, public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1652
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to institutions of higher education, including the administration, operation, governance, and financing of those institutions, and to certain security services provided to such institutions and certain other educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 1717
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to the governance and operation of The University of Texas at Arlington.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Chair
SB 1778
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the authority of a higher education authority or nonprofit instrumentality exercising the powers of a higher education authority to acquire, own, and operate facilities, to issue and execute bonds and other obligations, and to use the proceeds of those obligations for authorized purposes.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1830
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the grade point average of and imposition of a fee on a student who repeats a course at a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1890
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the members of the boards of regents of The University of Texas System and The Texas A&M University System.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
SCR 71
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 1652.
Signed by the Governor
SCR 72
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 286.
Signed by the Governor
HB 126
78-1 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to appropriations to the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 38
78-1 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic admissions to public institutions of higher education by certain high school graduates.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 43
78-2 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to appropriations to the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 43
78-3 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to exempting private institutions of higher education from certain fees charged for programs or facilities for the control of excess or storm water.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HCR 11
78-3 (2003)
Author: Corte, FrankSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Urging U.S. Department of Homeland Security to designate a university-based center for homeland security in the State of Texas.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Signed by the Governor
SCR 1
78-3 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Memorializing the secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security to designate a university-based center for homeland security in the State of Texas.
Filed
HB 18
78-4 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary educational plans of seniors at public high schools.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 62
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of certain courts to try civil cases at institutions of higher education and other schools.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 82
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain taxable items sold by a qualified student organization affiliated with an institution of higher education.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 105
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 125
77-0 (2001)
Author: West, George | et. al.
Relating to the mathematics section of the exit-level assessment for high school students and the replacement of the Texas Academic Skills Program with a program using components of certain secondary exit-level assessment instruments.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 266
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the conveyance of certain state property.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 437
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 897
77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to certain programs to develop the technology workforce in Texas by supporting and promoting higher education in electrical engineering and computer science.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 930
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to a written policy regulating certain travel by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 954
77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to consideration of kinship to a student, former student, or donor in admissions to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 972
77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to charter schools and services provided to charter schools by regional education service centers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1011
77-0 (2001)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the transfer of the Amarillo campus of the Texas State Technical College System to Amarillo College.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1129
77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the appointment of members of the governing board of a state university or university system.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 1144
77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to public school accountability and to measures to improve proficiency in certain subjects.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1151
77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to providing information about bacterial meningitis to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 1203
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage by state agencies and to workers' compensation insurance benefits provided by certain state agencies.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1210
77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a school of law at the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1211
77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a school of pharmacy at the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1296
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1359
77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1417
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the University of North Texas System and the component institutions of that system.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1508
77-0 (2001)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to payment of educational incentive pay to certain fire fighters.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1545
77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the operation, regulation, administration, and financing of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1645
77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of certain transferred freshman-level credit courses to satisfy the requirements of the Texas Academic Skills Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1648
77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to abolishing the Texas Academic Skills Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1685
77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to a partnership or affiliation between certain entities and a general academic teaching institution or a medical and dental unit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1799
77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to long-range planning for higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1804
77-0 (2001)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio
Relating to information on the performance of students attending public schools and institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1826
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to deferred compensation plans available to certain government employees.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 1985
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of proprietary schools.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2137
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to an exception from regulation as a proprietary school.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2138
77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the confidentiality of the location or sale price of certain real property sold or purchased by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2165
77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to the location of public education schools, programs, and classes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2238
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moreno, JoeSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the closing of streets or alleys by institutions of higher education in certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2277
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to contracts by certain educational institutions, state agencies, and local governments for energy conservation measures.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2356
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the deposit of a portion of royalties received by institutions of higher education from intellectual property to the credit of the general revenue fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2366
77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to the mission of Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2485
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to contracts relating to entertainment facilities of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2499
77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to limitations on the setting of education standards for law enforcement officers by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2547
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for certain lower-division students enrolled at Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2787
77-0 (2001)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to notifying students of institutions of higher education of emissions inspection requirements for certain vehicles and enforcement of vehicle inspection laws by those institutions.
House: Public Safety Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HB 2885
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to mandatory venue for actions brought against certain public institutions of higher education or against certain officers or employees of those institutions.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3053
77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to development of state policies and strategies for postsecondary education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3261
77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to the general property deposit paid by a student of a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3262
77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to the application of the sales tax to certain food served to students at institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3300
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of the 21st Century Technology College and Careers Act.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3301
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to venue for an action arising from a catastrophic incident at an institution of higher education.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 3508
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a voting student member on the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3568
77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to the consolidation of The University of Texas System's institutions located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 3607
77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the transfer of governance of certain public institutions of higher education to the University of North Texas System and the designation of the University of North Texas as a flagship university.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3701
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the requirement that certain off-campus housing for students of institutions of higher education be equipped with a fire protection sprinkler system; providing a penalty.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HCR 225
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Urging the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish a law school at The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HCR 321
77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Recalling S.B. No. 826 from the senate to the house.
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 22
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to certain claims against the state and agencies of the state.
House: Civil Practices
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HR 1005
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Urging the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish a law school at The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
HR 1301
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 658.
Reported enrolled
HR 1386
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1203.
Reported enrolled
SB 31
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to providing information about bacterial meningitis to students of public schools and students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 71
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the compensation and reimbursement of expenses of members of the Midwestern State University board of regents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 72
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the titles of the presiding officers of the board of regents of Texas Woman's University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/27/01
SB 73
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the removal of members of the board of regents of Midwestern State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 74
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Denny, Mary
Relating to the terms of members of the advisory board of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 76
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to meetings of the board of regents of Midwestern State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 77
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Denny, Mary
Relating to the removal of members of the board of regents of Texas Woman's University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 142
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of a judge of a district or county court to try a civil case at an institution of higher education.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 158
77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to counseling public school students regarding higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 175
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al.
Relating to parking privileges for vehicles of certain veterans or the surviving spouses of certain veterans.
House: Transportation Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Transportation
SB 208
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to reporting the academic performance of public high school graduates in institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 263
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to a written policy regulating certain travel by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 349
77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Commission on 21st Century Colleges and Universities.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 353
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to certain programs to develop the technology workforce in Texas by supporting and promoting higher education in engineering and computer science.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 386
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to updating references to the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 449
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the creation and administration of the research university fund and to eliminating the transfers to the higher education fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 573
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to a public awareness campaign to promote the value and availability of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 576
77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the University of North Texas System and the component institutions of that system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 586
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the creation of the Center for Transportation Safety as part of the Texas Transportation Institute.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 599
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to long-range planning for higher education.
Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 606
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to annuities or investments for certain public employees.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 641
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the acquisition of goods and services by institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 826
77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to the location of public education schools, programs, and classes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 854
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to public school accountability.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 914
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to certain educational facilities and housing facilities owned by higher education authorities or by certain nonprofit entities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 989
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the mission of Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1039
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the provision of certain higher education coursework through an online college.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1186
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to publish certain performance data provided to the board by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1205
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the exemption of certain business enterprises and courses of instruction from proprietary school certification.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1260
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to conduct performance reviews of general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1303
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to establishing in El Paso County a medical program for students of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1419
77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the statute of limitations in certain civil proceedings involving the public institutions of higher education or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1465
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the operation, regulation, and administration of public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1471
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the application of the sales tax to certain food served to students at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 1472
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the general property deposit paid by a student of a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1818
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Telford, Barry
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System regarding real property, permanent improvements, and eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1841
77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the requirement that certain off-campus housing for students of institutions of higher education be equipped with a fire protection sprinkler system; providing a penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SR 1195
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 658.
Reported enrolled
HB 177
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to establishing a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Laredo.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 198
76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the consideration of certain matters in admissions to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 220
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to participation in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 227
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to abolishing the Texas Academic Skills Program.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 335
76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the prekindergarten program operated by the Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Early Childhood Center.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 362
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, SuzannaSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education employees to participate in group programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 388
76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to murder committed in certain places associated with a school or educational institution as a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 420
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to the application of the Texas Academic Skills Program.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 454
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Literacy Pilot Program to exempt certain students from tuition and fees at eligible institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Subcommittee members named
HB 471
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a state government internship program for certain students in certain fields of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 498
76-0 (1999)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Relating to the expulsion of students for assault of school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 527
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to providing scholarships to students at institutions of higher education who meet certain academic, citizenship, financial need, and other requirements.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 528
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
HB 547
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the use of standardized test scores in making admissions determinations and in awarding scholarships and financial aid at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 648
76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to providing public school students and their parents with information about higher education and financial aid opportunities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 722
76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the number of certified peace officers employed by the Texas Forest Service.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 746
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a report on certain higher education employees serving as expert witnesses in suits in which the state is a party.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 787
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to assessment and placement testing by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 888
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to graduate level instruction at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 889
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to establishing an institute for the preservation of history and culture at Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 893
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to prohibiting certain conduct by employees of institutions of higher education that may cause harm to students.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1027
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of Texas Woman's University to levy fees for student centers.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective with Fall Semester 1999
HB 1035
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the application to certain persons of the prohibition against the carrying of a concealed handgun on the premises of an institution of higher education.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 1039
76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the appointment of members of the governing board of a state university or university system.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 1049
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sadler, PaulSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to designating the Texas State Technical College System extension center in the city of Marshall as a campus of the system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1056
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a member of the governing board of a public university system or institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 1060
76-0 (1999)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to academic testing of students in proprietary schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1106
76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1114
76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the sale of instructional materials to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 1128
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to programs for admission by performance to graduate degree programs in law, medicine, and other professional fields.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1131
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to funding women's athletic programs within The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1232
76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the creation of a single state board and a single commissioner to oversee and administer public and higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1257
76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the indemnification of certain personnel of certain institutions of higher education for admissions activities.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1259
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Training, Research, and Economic Development Center.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1266
76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the automatic admission of certain undergraduate transfer students.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 1297
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to changing the names of Lamar University at Orange, Lamar University at Port Arthur, and Lamar University Institute of Technology.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1329
76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to providing scholarships to students at institutions of higher education who meet certain academic requirements or agree to teach in a field with a critical teacher shortage.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1346
76-0 (1999)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of a junior college branch campus maintenance tax by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1399
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the Teach for Texas Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1433
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to expanding the TexShare library consortium.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1438
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the resale of used textbooks; providing a penalty.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1439
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to monitoring the performance of students at institutions of higher education who participate in intercollegiate athletics.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1446
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to required multicultural course credit at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1451
76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the Texas Troops to Teachers Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1470
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the costs of and reducing the need for remedial education of high school graduates.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1559
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the high priority program development fund to support vocational and technical education.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1726
76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the issuance of bonds to finance or refinance certain facilities used by an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1768
76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of constitutional funds established to support institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
HB 1804
76-0 (1999)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the automatic admission to certain public institutions of higher education of certain graduates of high schools operated by the United States Department of Defense.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective with Fall Semester 2000
HB 1840
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain properties for campus expansion and other university purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1874
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the operation and administration of The University of Texas--Pan American.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1875
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the purchase or other acquisition of land by The University of Texas--Pan American.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1882
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to approve formula funding for certain doctoral students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1945
76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the creation of permanent funds for certain public health purposes conducted by institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1951
76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the distribution of certain fees collected at medical schools, the establishment of a health care account for certain health education purposes, and the establishment of primary care mission statements, strategic plans, and reporting for medical schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2011
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of the Texas Academic Skills Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2016
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the waiver for certain high school students of tuition fees for concurrent enrollment in junior college courses and of fees for skills tests of students entering public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2029
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to establishing a workforce coordinator for each public junior college and public technical institute campus.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2042
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to providing financial incentives to veterinary college students and graduates who agree to practice in a rural county.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 2089
76-0 (1999)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the establishment of a medical services fee at Midwestern State University.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2091
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the governance of Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2097
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring an application for admission to a public institution of higher education as a requirement for graduation from high school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2127
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to exempting certain children of emergency medical services personnel killed in the line of duty from higher education tuition and fees.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 2226
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the Texas Academy of Foreign Languages and Culture.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 2269
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations performing certain functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/00
HB 2302
76-0 (1999)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to student fees for bus services at Southwest Texas State University.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2401
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of voluntary workforce training programs for certain students.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2492
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to contracts for and the financing of energy conservation measures taken by state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2528
76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the support of graduate pharmacy education and resident pharmacists.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2547
76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, ThomasSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the operation of the Geo-Technology Research Institute.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2591
76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to skills assessment and placement testing of undergraduate students entering public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2592
76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to notification to students of the law that grants automatic college admission to certain students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2664
76-0 (1999)
Author: George, KennSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to authorizing private or independent institutions of higher education to operate a student debit card program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2727
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to tech-prep education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2783
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the funding of the Seaborne Conservation Corps or a similar program at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2799
76-0 (1999)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to establishing date rape awareness week and providing related information to students at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2806
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, DomingoSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to establishing a mentoring program at the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2865
76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of the research university fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2867
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a program that allows institutions of higher education in Texas to match a scholarship offered to Texas students by out-of-state institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2960
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, DelwinSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the evaluation of proposals for contracts by institutions of higher education for energy conservation measures.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2975
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the grade point average of and imposition of a fee on a student who repeats a course at a state institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2991
76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to cooperative programs between school districts or institutions of higher education and the Texas Space Grant Consortium.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3109
76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the creation and operation of a multicultural mathematics and science education cooperative to provide math and science training to Texas elementary school teachers and principals.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3142
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to exempting certain courses of instruction or review from proprietary school certification.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3178
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to coverage for certain health benefits under the Texas State College and University Employees Uniform Insurance Benefits Act.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3184
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to acquire by purchase, exchange, gift, or otherwise certain properties to be used for campus expansion and university purposes in The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3219
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 3226
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the disposition of surplus and salvage property of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3236
76-0 (1999)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to the use of the term "college" by certain educational institutions.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3314
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the requirements for the conveyance of an interest in real property from a political subdivision to an institution of higher education.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3316
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to donations and other transfers of real or personal property to institutions of higher education.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3319
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the approval of certain construction projects by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3336
76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to establishing a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in eastern Bexar County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3395
76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to state policy in public education and the effect of federal law on that state policy.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3439
76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to health clinics on public school campuses.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3486
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for service for a private school or institution of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments
No action taken in committee
HB 3525
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the continued independence of Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3593
76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Chiropractic College as a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 3643
76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools that deliver educational services through distance learning courses.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3644
76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to university charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3651
76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a partnership or affiliation between certain entities and a general academic teaching institution or a medical and dental unit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
HB 3665
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the provision of post-secondary education and training services to be offered by the Texas Commission for the Blind.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3715
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the definition of higher education institutions under the Higher Education Coordinating Act of 1965.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3762
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to granting college credit for completion of the Texas Youth Commission resocialization program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HCR 83
76-0 (1999)
Author: Corte, Frank
Granting Paul Herbig permission to sue the state and Texas A&M University.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HCR 143
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Encouraging Texas colleges and universities to apply existing research resources to finding new affordable solutions to address water scarcity and quality problems, including salinity and fecal coliform, in the Rio Grande.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HR 1014
76-0 (1999)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 2025.
Reported enrolled
HR 1091
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 713.
Reported enrolled
HR 1093
76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Directing the House Committee on Higher Education to study and make recommendations on the calculation of college and university student grade point averages for courses retaken and to explore additional affordable fees for repeating courses.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HR 1094
76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1945.
Reported enrolled
HR 1258
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 713.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Referred to Rules & Resolutions
SB 37
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to student financial aid, including the consolidation or repeal of student aid and grant programs and the creation of grant programs to provide financial assistance to students at institutions of higher education who meet certain academic, citizenship, financial need, and other requirements.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 98
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to providing scholarships for students at institutions of higher education who meet certain academic and other requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
SB 192
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to contracts with and compensation of administrators of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 210
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to directing certain higher education research programs to address environmental issues affecting the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Higher Education Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective immediately
SB 237
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to providing public school students and their parents with information about higher education and financial aid opportunities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 282
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the automatic admission of certain undergraduate transfer students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 332
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to authorizing institutions of higher education to impose a fee to support Washington, D.C., internships and abolishing the Texas-Washington, D.C., Intern Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 344
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to graduate level instruction at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 406
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to academic testing of students in proprietary schools.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 502
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Najera, Manny
Relating to the use of the term "college" by certain educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 510
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to notification to students of the law that grants automatic college admission to certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective with 1999-2000 school year
SB 584
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to establishing the Hope adult literacy grant program to be funded by revenue from a special lottery game.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 608
76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to exempting certain military personnel from the requirements of the Texas Academic Skills Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 625
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the indemnification of certain personnel of certain institutions of higher education for admissions activities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 626
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 636
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.
Relating to concurrent enrollment agreements between junior colleges and private high schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 669
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain contracting procedures for school districts and institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 692
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to expanding the TexShare library consortium.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Education
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 722
76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the establishment of a high technology training program by the Texas State Technical College System.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
SB 723
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Texas Academy of Foreign Languages and Culture.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 751
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Crownover, Ronny
Relating to the creation and composition of the University of North Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 795
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the disposition of surplus and salvage property of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
SB 808
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to auditing and evaluating the deferred maintenance needs of state institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 811
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Participation in Education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 857
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax on amusement services provided by certain educational institutions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 900
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to student fees at the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 931
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the support of graduate pharmacy education and resident pharmacists.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 940
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Green, Rick
Relating to student fees for bus services at Southwest Texas State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective with Fall Semester 1999
SB 979
76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the establishment of a medical services fee at Midwestern State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective with Fall Semester 1999
SB 980
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Longoria, John
Relating to the creation and operation of a multicultural mathematics and science education cooperative to provide math and science training to Texas elementary school teachers and principals.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 988
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the participation of The University of Texas--Pan American in the engineering excellence fund.
Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
SB 989
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the purchase or other acquisition of land by The University of Texas--Pan American.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Referred to Land and Resource Management
SB 1026
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to cooperative programs between certain educational institutions under which students may work at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1027
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to tech-prep education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1059
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the approval of certain construction projects by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1088
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Texas Tech University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1104
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain properties for campus expansion and other university purposes.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1183
76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to providing financial incentives to veterinary college students and graduates who agree to practice in a rural county.
House: Higher Education Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1261
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the appointment of faculty members to certain curriculum advisory committees of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the development of field of study curricula by the board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1289
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to donations and other transfers of real or personal property to institutions of higher education.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1290
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the requirements for the conveyance of an interest in real property from a political subdivision to an institution of higher education.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1318
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the evaluation of proposals for contracts by institutions of higher education for energy conservation measures.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1343
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the issuance of bonds to finance or refinance certain facilities used by an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1373
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for service for a private school or institution of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1378
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the review of medical training needs for health care professionals in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Higher Education Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1397
76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the creation of a virtual university to assist elected officials of rural local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 1420
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to acquire by purchase, exchange, gift, or otherwise certain properties to be used for campus expansion and university purposes in The University of Texas System.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1431
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the initiation of or the affiliation with certain entities by a university system, a general academic teaching institution, or a medical and dental unit.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
SB 1451
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the disposition of surplus and salvage property of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1493
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of the research university fund.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1569
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the leasing of classroom space for an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1601
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the operation of and the method for funding developmental education programs provided by institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1617
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to educational technology.
House: Public Education Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1651
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Chiropractic College as a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1747
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the funding of the Seaborne Conservation Corps or a similar program at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1780
76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation of the high priority program fund to support vocational and technical education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1809
76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education employees to participate in group programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1841
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the abolition of the Texas eminent scholars program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1853
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to reports on the degree, certificate, or other enrollment status of public junior college students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1859
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Woman's University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1861
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to defining a private or independent institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1878
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional funds to certain institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
SCR 9
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Endorsing the establishment of the Texas Institute of Science and Technology.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
SCR 39
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Encouraging Texas colleges and universities to apply existing research resources to finding new affordable solutions to address water scarcity and quality problems, including salinity and fecal coliform, in the Rio Grande.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SCR 73
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Granting Dr. Terry Myers permission to sue the state and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SCR 78
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Creating the Special Commission on Twenty-First Century Colleges and Universities.
Senate: Education
Received from the Senate
SCR 90
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B.4.
Signed by the Governor
SR 1076
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 2025.
Record vote
SR 1086
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1945.
Record vote
SR 1089
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 713.
Reported enrolled
SR 1161
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 713.
Reported enrolled
HB 63
75-0 (1997)
Author: Kamel, TedSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to student debit card programs operated by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 91
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
Relating to the control and management of university property by the board of regents of Midwestern State University.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 144
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to required multicultural course credit at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 146
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the transfer to the state of Paul Quinn College to become an institution of higher education under the governance of the board of regents of Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 148
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the distribution of condoms at public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 184
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to requiring the editorial governing boards and staff of student publications at public institutions of higher education to reflect the diversity of this state.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 231
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the resale of used textbooks; providing a penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 232
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the Multiculturism Curriculum Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 275
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to financial assistance for certain intercollegiate athletes.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 401
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to providing a uniform undergraduate admission application form for four-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Subcommittee members named
HB 402
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the evaluation and improvement of remedial academic programs in public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 509
75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to considering high school ratings in undergraduate admissions and scholarship awards at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 510
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of conflicts of interest regarding gifts to and the naming of facilities by university systems or their components.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 588
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to uniform admission and reporting procedures for institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 597
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to admission policies at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 619
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to meetings of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 762
75-0 (1997)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to offenses involving the preparation, sale, or distribution of certain academic materials for profit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 805
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to establishing policy boards for certain public institutions of higher education to assist in the governance of those institutions.
House: Higher Education
Committee report filed with Chief Clerk
HB 809
75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the change of name of Corpus Christi State University to Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi and to eliminating certain obsolete provisions relating to the university.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 858
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to providing for open enrollment for a portion of those persons admitted as undergraduates at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 864
75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to coverage under group health benefit plans for certain students.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 978
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education employees to participate in group programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1036
75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Relating to application of the capitol view corridors to construction, renovation, and equipment of Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1129
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of credit for certain junior college courses to other institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1140
75-0 (1997)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to academic testing of students in proprietary schools.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1207
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the University of Central Texas to The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1258
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by educational institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1316
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the investment of assets by the guardian of an estate.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1380
75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the enforcement of certain traffic laws by private institutions of higher education.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1404
75-0 (1997)
Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the authority of public institutions of higher education to offer courses by distance learning.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1535
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to courses and programs that may be offered at the University of Houston-Downtown.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1549
75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the provision of postsecondary educational opportunities to certain state inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1591
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the establishment of a trust fund to provide scholarships to economically or educationally disadvantaged students studying outside the United States.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
HB 1592
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a state government internship program for certain students in certain fields of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1698
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the basic skills assessment of students of institutions of higher education and to programs for students in need of enrichment in basic skills.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1699
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the calculation of the grade point average of a student who repeats a course at an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 1726
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to an integrated pest management program at an institution of higher education or school district.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1779
75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, AllenSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the Real Estate Research Center.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97