HB 68 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to free tuition for youth in foster care.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 74 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 104 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain nurses employed by a long-term care facility.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LONG-TERM CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Nursing Homes | STUDENT LOANS
HB 400 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to innovation grant programs to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields and recruitment, training, and retention programs in behavioral health fields.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SPECIALTY HEALTH CARE & MEDICAL SPECIALISTS
HB 742 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain county jailers and law enforcement telecommunicators.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 859 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 901 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education including the provision of loan repayment assistance to nursing faculty and the provision of grants to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1044 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the issuance of a transcript by a postsecondary educational institution to a student who is in default on certain student loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1053 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS RECOVERY ACT
HB 1117 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1211 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance, including repayment of loans, for certain students attending postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SCHOLARSHIPS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1323 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1329 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain health care workers employed in rural counties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1406 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1551 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1935 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on best practices in STEM programs at minority-serving public institutions of higher education and to a grant program to implement those practices.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1976 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 2046 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to eligibility to receive certain federal funding for postsecondary career and technology education distributed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2108 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Family--Child Protection
HB 2114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the establishment of an empowerment scholarship account program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a plan by the Department of State Health Services to establish and improve tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs for health care professionals serving border communities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Health Care Providers | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2168 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to measures to prepare students to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to establishing a digital course materials pilot program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans
HB 2407 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2445 88-0 (2023)
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 or Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2504 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the award of scholarship money by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to certain accounting students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2540 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the siblings of certain military personnel.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans
HB 2596 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of certain current or former members of the Texas National Guard or the Texas Air National Guard for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| AIR NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 2631 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the withdrawal or revocation of an athletic scholarship by a public institution of higher education on the basis of a student athlete's injury, illness, or disability.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2672 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the eligibility for student loan repayment assistance under the math and science scholars loan repayment program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c with no recommendation
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 2904 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to required notice to high school students and parents or guardians regarding a student's receipt of certain awards, recognitions, and scholarship opportunities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3140 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to eligibility requirements for the Teach for Texas Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3149 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation of a universal higher education savings trust account by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Human Services--Child Services | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | Property Interests--Trusts | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3632 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the establishment of a housing assistance pilot program to assist certain students enrolled in public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 3674 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit grant program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3676 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3790 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the provision of scholarships by private or independent institutions of higher education under the Joint Admission Medical Program.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3930 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3997 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to reporting and data collection requirements in relation to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their family members.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4005 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4131 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to housing between academic terms for certain students at public institutions of higher education who were formerly under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Family--Child Protection | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 4330 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4339 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 4448 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for prosecutors and certain criminal lawyers practicing in rural counties.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RURAL | STUDENT LOANS
HB 4490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to educational benefits for eligible persons attending a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 4508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to bilingual education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Symbols
HB 4605 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Leadership Scholars Program to serve as a merit-based scholarship and leadership opportunity for high-achieving, emerging leaders with financial need.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 4617 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to the requirements for an electronic system to monitor tuition and fee exemptions for veterans and military personnel and their dependents.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4666 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 4678 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a social work recruitment and retention program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 4722 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 4736 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the enrollment, including admission and resident status, of certain persons by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 4935 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to certain duties of a public institution of higher education in relation to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 5073 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to benefits and services for veterans and certain other related benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5148 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c with no recommendation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 25 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education, including scholarships to nursing students, loan repayment assistance to nurses and nursing faculty, and grants to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SCHOLARSHIPS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 34 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 35 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 36 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 244 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education including the provision of loan repayment assistance to nursing faculty and the provision of grants to nursing education programs.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STUDENT LOANS
SB 286 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to conditions on the continued receipt of tuition and fee benefits at public institutions of higher education for senior citizens.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Aging | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 408 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 438 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 454 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Emergency Aid for Public Postsecondary Students (TEAPPS) grant program for students at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 455 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 526 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to requiring prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer a degree or certificate program to certain persons who are incarcerated or subject to involuntary civil commitment.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 532 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to providing mental health services information to certain higher education students and to the repayment of certain higher education loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STUDENT LOANS
SB 642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the issuance of a transcript by a postsecondary educational institution to a student who is in default on certain student loans.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 657 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 779 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of scholarship money awarded by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to certain fifth-year accounting students.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 804 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STUDENT LOANS
SB 902 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Leadership Scholars Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 937 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Family--Child Protection
SB 951 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the award of scholarship money by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to certain accounting students.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 969 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain correctional officers and jailers.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1733 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a housing assistance pilot program to assist certain students enrolled in public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Homeless Persons
SB 1796 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to establishing a social work recruitment and retention program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 1859 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to benefits and services for veterans and certain other related benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1906 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for prosecutors and certain criminal lawyers practicing in rural counties.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RURAL | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2048 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2049 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2059 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2225 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2240 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to establishing a digital textbook and learning materials subscription pilot program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2316 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to service requirements of certain current or former members of the Texas National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
SB 2354 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 2363 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 2478 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 100 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation of a universal higher education savings trust account by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Human Services--Child Services | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | Property Interests--Trusts | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 333 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing a Texas Service Corps to provide student loan relief, job training, and work experience, in exchange for providing community service in underserved areas.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Labor--Workforce Development | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 403 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to exempting certain individuals who are homeless from the payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOMELESS
HB 546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the application of certain programs that support certain occupation-related postsecondary educational programs and students of those programs.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STUDENT LOANS
HB 557 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 588 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1205 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a student loan repayment assistance program for certain professionals for exceptional service to the State of Texas during the coronavirus pandemic.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COVID-19 | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | THANKING OUR FRONTLINE HEROES STUDENT LOAN RELIEF ACT
HB 1259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the rural veterinarian incentive program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | VETERINARIANS
HB 1624 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on best practices in STEM programs at minority-serving public institutions of higher education and to a grant program to implement those practices.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to measures to prepare students to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1898 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain emergency operators or dispatchers.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2062 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain nurses employed by a long-term care facility.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LONG-TERM CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fees exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain dual credit students considering a teaching career.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain health care workers employed in rural counties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2765 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit grant program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2815 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to creating an electronic application system for state student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems
HB 3931 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4279 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, AlexSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the eligibility of the Windham School District to participate in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4387 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Transfer Grant Pilot Program.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 4487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS RECOVERY ACT
HB 4491 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise
SB 32 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a student loan repayment assistance program for certain professionals for exceptional service to the State of Texas during the coronavirus pandemic.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| COVID-19 | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | THANKING OUR FRONTLINE HEROES STUDENT LOAN RELIEF ACT
SB 33 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 34 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Emergency Aid for Public Postsecondary Students (TEAPPS) grant program for students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 146 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain nurses employed by a long-term care facility.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LONG-TERM CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STUDENT LOANS
SB 169 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 176 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the award of a grant under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program to certain students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to the requirement to submit a financial aid application as a condition of high school graduation for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the determination of student priority in awarding TEXAS grants.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to conditions on the continued receipt of tuition and fee benefits at public institutions of higher education for senior citizens.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aging | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 994 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to a requirement for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to report certain student loan data.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1051 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for school counselors employed by a school district.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LOANS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
SB 1094 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the payment of certain education expenses using the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Labor--Workforce Development | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 1237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to award grants to public institutions of higher education for alternative student financial assistance plans.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1394 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eliminating certain restrictions on eligibility for certain state student financial assistance programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 1447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the rural veterinarian incentive program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | VETERINARIANS
SB 1826 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1859 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to regulating the servicing of certain student loans, requiring the occupational licensing of certain student loan servicers, and the designation of a student loan ombudsman within the Texas Department of Banking; authorizing fees; authorizing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOAN OMBUDSMAN | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1860 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to creating an electronic application system for state student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of certain programs to facilitate early high school graduation and enrollment at public institutions of higher education and to the repeal of the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 2021 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to student loan forgiveness for certain public service employees or interns.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2111 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 14 86-0 (2019)
Author: 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
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to establishing a pilot project to offer student loans for certain courses offered by a public junior college.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | TARRANT COUNTY
HB 74 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
HB 218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to completion and submission of a financial aid application for costs of higher education as a condition of high school graduation for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 630 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 730 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain individuals who are homeless from the payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOMELESS
HB 766 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS
HB 955 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for school counselors employed by a school district.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2140 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to creating an electronic application system for state student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to private activity bonds.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2261 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the physician education loan repayment program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LOANS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to collection and reporting of certain information regarding tuition and fee exemptions granted by institutions of higher education to veterans and their family members.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | Protection of Personal Information | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the dissolution of a direct-support organization established by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board and the transfer of funds related to prepaid higher education tuition scholarships to the Texas Match the Promise Foundation or a successor entity.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
HB 2727 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2887 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2947 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Financial--General | GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 2968 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to procedures for the issuance of certain private activity bonds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain nurses employed by a long-term care facility.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Nursing Homes | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the award of a grant under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program to certain students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3220 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PSYCHOLOGISTS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3382 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the application of certain occupation-related postsecondary educational financial aid and student loan repayment programs.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3657 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3893 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fees exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain dual credit students considering a teaching career.
House: Higher Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3908 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the allocation of funds remaining in the B-On-Time student loan account following the abolition of that account.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 4003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board concerning a shortage of primary care physicians in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on best practices to assist certain students in completing the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA).
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4465 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the repeal of a related bond program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 32 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 33 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the maximum number of semester credit hours allowed for and funding sources used to supplement a TEXAS grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to measures to increase participation in state programs relating to saving money or prepaying for college.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS TASK FORCE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Financial--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to completion and submission of a financial aid application for costs of higher education as a condition of high school graduation for public school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
SB 296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS
SB 330 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the award of a grant under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program to certain students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 446 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
SB 499 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the requirement that certain participating institutions under the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide loan debt information to students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STUDENT LOANS
SB 774 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to use of a tuition set-aside to fund the doctoral incentive loan repayment program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 884 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Emergency Aid for Public Postsecondary Students (TEAPPS) grant program for students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the physician education loan repayment program.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | LOANS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1163 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the repeal of a related bond program.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GUARDIANS & WARDS
SB 1192 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring certain students awarded dual credit by a public institution of higher education to complete and submit a financial aid application for higher education costs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1504 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the abolition of the B-On-time student loan account and the allocation of funds remaining in that account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to student loan repayment assistance under the math and science scholars loan repayment program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1758 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the application of certain occupation-related postsecondary educational financial aid and student loan repayment programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STUDENT LOANS | WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY TEXAS
SB 1770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1858 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to private activity bonds.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Housing--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for school counselors employed by a school district.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to alternative education loans and qualified student loan bonds.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain nurses employed by a long-term care facility.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Nursing Homes | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2348 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for innovative principal preparation programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to tuition and fees exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain dual credit students considering a teaching career.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Taxation--Franchise
HB 66 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to determining eligibility for a Texas Armed Services Scholarship and to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive that scholarship.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to public outreach materials to foster awareness of certain public school curriculum requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 364 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 393 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 653 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the establishment of a tuition and fee payment program for certain adopted children enrolled in career schools or colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ADOPTION | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 796 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the work-study student mentorship program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 836 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that certain participating institutions under the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide loan debt information to certain students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DEBT | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 846 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1590 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel dependents.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 1947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2290 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Returning Adult Student Grant Program for certain students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs at certain postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an annual report on employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2536 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to information about certain veterans and their dependents reported by institutions of higher education to the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2537 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to requiring public schools to provide information to certain students on the availability of financial assistance for postsecondary education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE
HB 2613 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to authorization for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to refinance education loans under its student loan program and to use bond proceeds under that program for that purpose.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2705 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to alternative education loans and to the use of higher education private activity bonds by qualified alternative education loan lenders.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2750 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2917 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a scholarship program to support study abroad by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | LOANS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3396 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to establishing a pilot project to offer student loans for certain courses offered by a public junior college.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | TARRANT COUNTY
HB 3766 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions or waivers at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3808 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals and to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STUDENT LOANS
HB 4106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS Grant and to administration of the TEXAS grant program.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 4241 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to measures to ensure certain adopted students are informed regarding their eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HCR 155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Menéndez, José
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3808.
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 18 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to public institutions of higher education setting aside portions of designated tuition for student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 19 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to performance-based tuition limitations for and a temporary limitation on the amount of tuition and fees charged by certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 32 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LOANS
SB 33 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS Grant and to administration of the TEXAS grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 49 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 141 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 204 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LOANS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 331 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the temporary approval of a private or independent college or university to continue to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 377 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Financial--General | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 383 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to eligibility for certain higher education grant programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 439 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 885 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the maximum number of semester credit hours allowed for and funding sources used to supplement a TEXAS grant and to the removal of obsolete references related to the Teach for Texas grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program.
Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 887 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that certain participating institutions under the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide loan debt information to certain students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| DEBT | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 950 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions or waivers at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1060 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Returning Adult Student Grant Program for certain students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs at certain postsecondary educational institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an annual report on employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to alternative education loans and to the use of higher education private activity bonds by qualified alternative education loan lenders.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1419 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to eliminating the automatic admission of students to certain public institutions of higher education and scholarships for certain students who qualify for automatic admission.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1467 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
House passage as amended reported
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1509 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to eligibility requirements for the repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans
SB 1799 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the student loan default prevention and financial aid literacy pilot program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to public outreach materials to foster awareness of certain public school curriculum requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 2048 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the repeal of a related bond program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the work-study student mentorship program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to measures to increase participation in state programs relating to saving money or prepaying for college.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS TASK FORCE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Financial--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SJR 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 56 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding a transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 357 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to requiring a school district to give notice to new classroom teachers of the ability to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
HB 7 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain taxes, assessments, surcharges, and fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 117 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the portion of designated tuition set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 209 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 337 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for books and magazines purchased, used, or consumed by certain university and college students.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Taxation--Sales
HB 375 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to eliminating the set-aside of a portion of designated tuition for student financial assistance at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 450 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 494 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 530 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 586 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 700 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the repeal of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 727 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMUNITY SERVICE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
HB 952 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program and to permitting an institution of higher education to use B-On-time tuition set-asides to provide financial assistance to students of the institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 990 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1209 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIANS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1325 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1895 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to scholarship and insurance payments for student athletes at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Health & Accident | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1896 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant program.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 2365 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 2396 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to eliminating requirements that certain public institutions of higher education set aside portions of tuition for student loan repayment programs for certain physicians and state attorneys.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | PHYSICIANS
HB 2402 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2423 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIANS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the effects of default on a student loan administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on renewal of certain licenses.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | LOANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS | SUPREME COURT
HB 2790 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to measures to ensure certain adopted students are informed regarding their eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Child Services
HB 3027 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3073 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3506 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3703 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3733 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the establishment of a tuition and fee reimbursement program for certain adopted children enrolled in career schools or colleges.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3766 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Consumer Protection | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3844 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the administration of the scholarship program for certain students graduating in the top 10 percent of the students' high school graduating class.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HJR 137 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Budget
SB 43 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
SB 117 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIANS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 358 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 464 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to eliminating provisions authorizing or requiring public institutions of higher education to set aside portions of tuition for student financial assistance and other purposes.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 686 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the Math and Science Scholars Loan Repayment Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | STUDENT LOANS
SB 869 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program and to permitting an institution of higher education to use B-On-time tuition set-asides to provide financial assistance to students of the institution.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 947 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1276 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain statutorily dedicated fees and assessments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1312 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based online or other distance education baccalaureate degree programs at certain private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1351 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to transferring to the Texas Workforce Commission certain duties of the comptroller related to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1429 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 1438 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | LOANS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
SB 1656 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of the scholarship program for certain students graduating in the top 10 percent of the students' high school graduating class.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1750 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the requirements for employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SJR 37 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Budget
HB 66 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | VOLUNTEERS
HB 81 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of children and other dependents of certain military personnel or veterans for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 171 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 172 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 501 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 599 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to educator retention at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 644 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to common requirements applicable to waivers, exemptions, and other tuition or fee benefits.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 660 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the provision of scholarships, bonuses, and wage supplementation to certain child-care workers.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Labor--Wages | SCHOLARSHIPS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 830 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the portion of designated tuition set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 969 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain child protective services workers.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Child Services | State Finances--Management & Control | STUDENT LOANS
HB 976 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of money from Veterans' Land Board funds to provide educational benefits to veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1004 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to an electronic system adopted and maintained by public institutions of higher education to employ a person to track the academic progress of military veterans or their family members receiving student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Military & Veterans
HB 1033 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1061 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the repeal of the statutory authority for the State Medical Education Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1073 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain graduate programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1629 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to information prepared by the Texas Education Agency for public school students regarding institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1868 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to conditioning certain TEXAS grant awards on a grant recipient's participation in a student engagement program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1892 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | TELECONFERENCING
HB 2322 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to an emergency loan program at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC NOTICE | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to financial aid.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2550 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the consolidation of the Higher Education Enrollment Assistance Program and the Higher Education Assistance Plan and the transfer of certain enrollment assistance duties to institutions of higher education and to measures to enhance medical education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2551 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the repeal of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2755 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to student financial assistance for certain students of WGU Texas or similar online nonprofit colleges or universities.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY TEXAS
HB 2829 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the applicability of the TEXAS grant program to institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3198 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to suits for default on a student loan administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3265 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3268 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers and firefighters.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3341 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide a student receiving student financial assistance an annual disclosure regarding the status of the student's financial assistance.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3372 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program and to permitting an institution of higher education to retain excess B-On-time tuition set-asides to provide financial assistance to students of the institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3544 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3663 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to eliminating the set-aside of a portion of medical school tuition for the physician education loan repayment program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 3827 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the initial eligibility requirements for a TEXAS grant for certain economically disadvantaged students enrolling in public institutions of higher education or public technical institutes.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
HJR 75 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of available Veterans' Land Board money for the payment of educational benefits for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Legislature | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HJR 79 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate an obsolete requirement for a State Medical Education Board and a State Medical Education Fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SCHOLARSHIPS | STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD | STUDENT LOANS | Sunset--Commission Bills
HJR 131 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 3056 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1158.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 431 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to eliminating the set-aside of a portion of designated tuition for student financial assistance at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 490 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to the expiration of tuition equalization grant requirements for grants awarded before the 2005-2006 academic year.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 620 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 653 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | TELECONFERENCING
SB 680 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to a pilot program to improve student loan default rates and financial aid literacy among postsecondary students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 737 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain child protective services workers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Child Services | State Finances--Management & Control | STUDENT LOANS
SB 838 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to giving priority to United States citizens and permanent resident aliens in awarding state-funded student financial assistance.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 976 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the temporary approval of an institution to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1210 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to conditions on the receipt of tuition and fee exemptions and waivers at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to improving access to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Finances--Management & Control | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1543 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1616 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing a school district to establish a higher education scholarship endowment; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 1617 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to providing loan repayment assistance for physicians providing services to certain patients.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1668 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1720 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the Math and Science Scholars Loan Repayment Program for teachers who agree to teach mathematics or science in certain school districts in this state.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | STUDENT LOANS
SJR 64 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--State
SR 1079 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1158.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 10 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant and to administration of the TEXAS grant program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 373 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a program at the University of North Texas to provide financial incentives to certain students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | STUDENT LOANS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
HB 374 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 375 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to establishing veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 448 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMUNITY SERVICE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
HB 573 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a TEXAS grant pilot project to provide incentives for students to attend certain underutilized public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 587 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the set-aside of a portion of designated tuition for student financial assistance at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 653 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain graduate programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 987 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al.
Relating to a physician residency grant program and other programs to support graduate medical education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 1387 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin
Relating to a requirement of lawful presence in the United States for receipt of state educational benefits and to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1520 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the determination of student priority in awarding TEXAS grants.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1521 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to re-creating the scholarship trust fund for fifth-year accounting students as a trust fund outside the treasury.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1585 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to certain eligibility requirements of the Teach for Texas Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1630 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to funding the TEXAS grant program at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 1908 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain providers of correctional health care.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CORRECTIONAL MANAGED HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PHYSICIANS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1927 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a requirement of lawful presence in the United States for receipt of state educational benefits and to the determination of resident status of and tuition rates for students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1963 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the funding of scholarships by license fees.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2036 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to certain competitive scholarships at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2121 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to educator retention at certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2314 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2345 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to financial assistance for resident undergraduate and graduate students.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2517 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to eligibility for state credits for college tuition and fees for public high school students who receive diplomas by demonstrating early readiness for college.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--General
HB 2688 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to tuition and scholarships and fee exemptions for certain members of the armed services and certain military veterans attending institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2905 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 2906 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the amount of a tuition equalization grant.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2907 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the requirements for and procedures governing tuition equalization grants.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2911 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to guaranteed student loans and alternative education loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2912 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the administration of certain supplemental student loan programs and the issuance of private activity bonds by qualified nonprofit corporations.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2918 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to debt collection for unpaid child support against student financial assistance proceeds.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DEBT | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Family--Child Support | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2999 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a fixed tuition rate program for certain students who transfer to a state university after completing an associate degree program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 3074 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 3185 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a requirement of lawful presence in the United States for receipt of state educational benefits for use at a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3227 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
| CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3470 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 3577 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility requirements for the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 3578 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to clarification of the authorized uses for loans under public institution of higher education emergency loan programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Textbooks | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3579 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to repayment assistance for certain physician education loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3587 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3612 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the administration of the Texas Save and Match Program to assist qualifying beneficiaries under the state's prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans and to the treatment of a beneficiary's assets under prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans in determining eligibility for student financial assistance and other assistance programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ASSETS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
HB 3624 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the eligibility of educational aides for tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATIONAL AIDES
HB 3631 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the imposition of certain conditions and limitations on the receipt of tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 3708 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to measures regarding high school completion and enrollment in higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HJR 130 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Meeting requirements of the United States Department of Education concerning federal student aid by naming private institutions of higher education in the State of Texas that are authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education, including programs leading to a degree or certificate.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 2721 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 40.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STUDENT LOANS | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
SB 28 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant and to administration of the TEXAS grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 32 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the consolidation of related higher education programs governing tuition, fee exemptions, and waivers respective to specific target populations.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 1/1/12
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 40 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STUDENT LOANS | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
SB 145 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for nurses employed as faculty members at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STUDENT LOANS
SB 168 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 298 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to eliminating the set-aside of a portion of designated tuition for student financial assistance at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 444 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the set-aside of a portion of designated tuition for student financial assistance at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 560 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
SB 639 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
SB 777 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Otto, John
Relating to re-creating the scholarship trust fund for fifth-year accounting students as a trust fund outside the state treasury.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 780 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of an instant-ticket lottery game with revenue dedicated to the TEXAS grant program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 793 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to incentives to recruit and retain allied health education program faculty.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 851 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to a uniform deadline for student financial assistance for public institutions of higher education other than public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1067 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to funding the TEXAS grant program at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GIFTS & DONATIONS
SB 1325 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the administration of the Texas Save and Match Program to assist qualifying beneficiaries under the state's prepaid tuition unit program and college savings plans and to the treatment of a beneficiary's assets under a prepaid tuition program or a college savings plan in determining eligibility for student financial assistance and other assistance programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ASSETS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 1444 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the amount of a tuition equalization grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1621 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to establishing veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1723 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their spouses and dependent children for under-enrolled undergraduate classes at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
SB 1724 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to conditions on the receipt of tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1725 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a tuition exemption at a four-year public institution of higher education based on a student's academic performance and timely progress toward completion of a baccalaureate degree program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1727 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a fixed tuition rate program for certain students who transfer to a state university after completing an associate degree program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
SB 1799 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1822 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the administration of certain supplemental student loan programs and the issuance of private activity bonds by qualified nonprofit corporations.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1823 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to guaranteed student loans and alternative education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | STUDENT LOANS
SJR 50 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds of the state to finance educational loans to students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
SR 1258 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 40.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STUDENT LOANS | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 180 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a program at the University of North Texas at Dallas to provide financial incentives to certain students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 181 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 439 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of students who participate in certain internship programs for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 518 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to programs to provide student loan repayment assistance for certain correctional officers, for certain speech-language pathologists and audiologists, and for certain mathematics and science teachers.
House: Corrections Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 779 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to higher education student loan repayment assistance for peace officers.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 812 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the spouses of certain military personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 929 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to rebates of tuition paid by certain freshman students who maintain satisfactory grades at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1848 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMUNITY SERVICE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
HB 1875 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to requiring a health benefit plan for enrollment at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1876 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to creating the health care access fund to recruit health care providers in health professional shortage areas and to support federally-qualified health centers and to using for those purposes revenue from a tax imposed on certain tobacco products.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STUDENT LOANS | Taxation--General
HB 2013 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to tuition and laboratory fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain volunteer firefighters enrolled in fire science courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer
HB 2140 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain veterans of the Texas State Guard.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 2154 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the physician education loan repayment program.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | STUDENT LOANS | Tobacco Products
HB 2156 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to uniform financial aid award notification for students and prospective students of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2304 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services
HB 2425 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to engineering recruitment programs at public or private institutions of higher education and to certain degree programs at public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2440 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to scholarships for fifth-year accounting students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/09
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2773 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the Texas Teach Corps Scholarship Program for students who agree to teach in public schools in this state that have shortages of teachers in mathematics or science.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
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
| CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CURRICULUM EVAL. COMMITTEE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2928 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation and administration of the public high school mathematics and science teachers undergraduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 2937 81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to higher education student loan repayment assistance for peace officers.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2955 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 3135 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a TEXAS grant pilot project to provide incentives for students to attend certain underutilized public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 3276 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a study of priorities for awards of TEXAS grants.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 3452 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/09
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for undergraduate students who agree to teach in public schools in this state that have shortages of teachers in math and science.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3519 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the coordination and administration of the Texas Career Opportunity Grant Program.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3576 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain graduate programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health Care Providers | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3792 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to financial assistance for resident undergraduate and graduate students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 3795 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the public awareness campaign promoting higher education and to additional financial aid for higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3882 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a program at the University of North Texas to provide financial incentives to certain students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STUDENT LOANS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
HB 3930 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to establishing scholarships for children of public school teachers.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3938 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to renaming the TEXAS Grant program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 3940 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain employees of the legislative branch.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3951 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to designate or employ a person trained in student financial assistance programs for military veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans
HB 3952 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the spouses of certain military personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 4065 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who have been in foster care or certain other residential care.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 4121 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to establishing veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4169 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the administration and use of public or private funds designated for college scholarships.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4181 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain professionals employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 4244 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain competitive scholarship recipients at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 4253 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to higher education student loan repayment assistance for peace officers.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 4324 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to repayment assistance for certain physician education loans.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 4351 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the administration and operation of, and the participation of state employees in, the state's programs for prepaying or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TOMORROW FUND
HB 4405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to establishment of the TEXAS Grant early enrollment guarantee program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--General
HB 4415 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and the spouses of certain deceased and missing military personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 4476 81-0 (2009)
Author: Cohen, Ellen | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility requirements for the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 4482 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to a requirement of lawful presence in the United States for receipt of state educational benefits and to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 4556 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to measures to promote the pursuit of higher education by AmeriCorps participants.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4626 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to establishing scholarships for members of a Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) attending public institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HCR 263 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Recognizing the importance of continuing support for the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation and directing TG to seek out opportunities to maintain its role in administering the Federal Family Education Loan Program or other federal student loan programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 43 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
SB 47 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain functions regarding career and technology education from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 113 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to resident tuition rates at public institutions of higher education for certain veterans and their dependents.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 114 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the payment of higher education tuition and fees for certain military personnel and their dependents.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
SB 154 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the portion of designated tuition required to be set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 194 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a prohibition against certain activities by a person employed in the financial aid office of a public institution of higher education or of a career school or college.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Ethics | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 227 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a fee on certain lottery prizes to fund the TEXAS grant program.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Taxation--General
SB 295 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a project that may be undertaken by a development corporation to promote higher education opportunities in this state.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 699 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to higher education student loan repayment assistance for peace officers.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 706 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to incentives to recruit and retain allied health education program faculty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 814 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to physician education, including repayment assistance for certain physician education loans and requirements for family practice residency programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 954 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to uniform financial aid award notification for students and prospective students of public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1141 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain programs at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Meeting cancelled
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health Care Providers | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1269 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to setting aside for TEXAS grant funding tuition paid by students at campuses maintained by public institutions of higher education outside the United States.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1304 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to notice to students of a public institution of higher education of the required use of a portion of a student's tuition payments to provide student financial aid.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1412 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to scholarships for fifth-year accounting students.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1537 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents and for the spouses and children of certain deceased, missing, and disabled military personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
SB 1538 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to establishing veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1559 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the public awareness campaign promoting higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1674 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the coordination and administration of the Texas Career Opportunity Grant Program.
Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1760 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the administration of the Texas Save and Match Program to assist qualifying beneficiaries under the state's prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans and to the treatment of a beneficiary's assets under prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans in determining eligibility for student financial assistance and other assistance programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1765 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to financial assistance funded from the amounts of certain fees charged to students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1797 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the Texas Future Scholars Pilot Program and the Workforce Shortage Education Loan Repayment Program and to the elimination of certain other student financial assistance programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1799 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of rules by the supreme court relating to the nonrenewal of the license of an attorney who defaults on a student loan administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SB 1849 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the student endowment scholarship and internship program fund at The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
SB 1941 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for prepaying or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TOMORROW FUND
SB 2025 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a prepaid tuition unit reward and incentive program for certain economically disadvantaged students who achieve commended performance levels on standardized assessments.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 2084 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant and to administration of the TEXAS grant program.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 2186 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain nonprofit corporations that award college scholarships.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 2243 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the repayment of certain education loans for licensed physicians and dentists and to requirements for family practice residency programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2246 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility requirements for the tuition equalization grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 2267 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 2277 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain entities in the legislative branch to provide student loan repayment assistance to employees who are attorneys.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Higher Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2527 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to creating the health care access fund to recruit health care providers in health professional shortage areas and to support federally-qualified health centers and to using for those purposes revenue from a tax imposed on certain tobacco products.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STUDENT LOANS | Taxation--General
HB 209 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Agricultural Workers
HB 544 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to reduced tuition and fees for certain junior college district students who reside outside of the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 612 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to participation by private or independent institutions of higher education in the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 897 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 1163 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the spouses of certain military personnel.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 1187 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to vouchers for tuition and required fees at certain institutions of higher education and excused absences from public school for students who sound "Taps" at a veteran's funeral.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans
HB 1249 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the eligibility of certain transfer students for a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1250 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to prohibiting discrimination based on a student's secondary school in awarding certain financial aid for higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | STUDENT LOANS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 1300 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to allowing certain military personnel to receive certain federal and state higher education benefits concurrently.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 1339 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the eligibility for education benefits of surviving minor children of certain public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Pensions & Investments
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1378 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of the public school mathematics and science teachers undergraduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 1445 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from tuition and mandatory fees for certain members of the Texas National Guard.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 2055 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a tuition and fee exemption available to the dependents of certain military personnel.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 2103 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to a pilot program to provide student loan repayment assistance to certain correctional officers who graduate from Sam Houston State University.
House: Corrections Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2164 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a technology center grant program for rural counties.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural
HB 2235 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a technology center grant program for rural counties.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural
HB 2273 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their family members.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 2277 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to delivery of certain unclaimed money to a rural scholarship fund.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Rural | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | RURAL | SCHOLARSHIPS | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 2382 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2383 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of certain subsidies and scholarships to particular public school students or graduates.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2413 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists employed by a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health Care Providers | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
HB 2650 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the creation and administration of the teacher, engineer, or professional nurse undergraduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2805 80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, Juan
Relating to reopening enrollment in the prepaid higher education tuition program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2871 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation and administration of the chemical dependency counselor undergraduate and graduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2974 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the manner of payment of higher education tuition and fees and to the repayment of emergency student loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2978 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to engineering recruitment programs established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 2979 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to a study regarding state financial assistance to students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 3002 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists employed by a rural public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Rural | Health Care Providers | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
HB 3036 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the spouses of certain military personnel.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 3047 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to information provided to parents of public school students regarding financial aid for postsecondary education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3061 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the creation and administration of the professional nurse graduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GRADUATE STUDENTS | Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3080 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to funding of the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3321 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to requiring a health benefit plan for enrollment at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3324 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan | et. al.
Relating to financial aid.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3824 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the tuition charged to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 3900 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the Texas tomorrow fund II prepaid tuition unit undergraduate education program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HJR 10 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting recognized Indian tribes to conduct gambling or other gaming activity on certain tribal land.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 58 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize casino gaming, to authorize the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, licensed casino operators, and recognized Indian tribes, and to regulate the locations at which casino gaming may be conducted, and establishing a higher education trust fund from state gaming revenues to pay tuition and fees for the postsecondary education of Texas high school graduates.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Withdrawn from schedule
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 102 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a trust fund for providing financial support to students attending private or independent institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 202 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to incentives to recruit and retain allied health education program faculty.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Finance | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 240 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Agricultural Workers
SB 457 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the eligibility for education benefits of surviving minor children of certain public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
SB 516 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to allowing certain military personnel to receive certain federal and state higher education benefits concurrently.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
SB 577 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the portion of designated tuition required to be set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 609 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the payment of higher education tuition and fees for certain military personnel and their dependents.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
SB 685 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from tuition and mandatory fees for certain members of the Texas National Guard.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
SB 947 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to delivery of certain unclaimed money to a rural scholarship fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Rural | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | RURAL | SCHOLARSHIPS | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 1050 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the administration of the work-study student mentorship program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1052 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to tuition credits for students who complete the core curriculum at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1149 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to compensating persons wrongfully incarcerated for interest paid or owed on college loans.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 1176 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a full TEXAS grant be awarded to each eligible applicant in an academic year.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1232 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the manner of payment of higher education tuition and fees and to the repayment of emergency student loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1242 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to tuition exemptions granted by public institutions of higher education to students who have served in certain school district tutoring programs.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1276 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists employed by a public school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health Care Providers | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
SB 1325 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the eligibility of relatives of public college and university board members to receive certain scholarships; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1417 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the student endowment scholarship and internship program fund at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
SB 1427 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to participation by private or independent institutions of higher education in the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 1488 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Teach Corps student loan repayment assistance program for certain classroom teachers who teach academic subjects in public schools in this state that have a shortage of teachers in academic subjects.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOLARSHIPS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1496 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the partial forgiveness of Texas B-On-time loans for certain graduates of four-year public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | INTERNET
SB 1603 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for student financial assistance awarded from designated tuition charged by institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1640 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the exemption from fees and tuition of certain persons at institutions of higher education; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1641 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to bonds issued in relation to that program.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1699 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to financial aid to assist students with paying the costs of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1900 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the Texas tomorrow fund II prepaid tuition unit undergraduate education program.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 2047 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requirements and prohibitions regarding the relationship between student loan lenders and public or private institutions of higher education; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Ethics | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2048 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a prohibition against certain activities by a person employed in the financial aid office of a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Ethics | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2049 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements and prohibitions regarding the relationship between educational loan lenders and postsecondary educational institutions; imposing criminal and civil penalties.
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Ethics | Financial--General | STUDENT LOANS
SJR 33 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting recognized Indian tribes to conduct gambling or other gaming activity on certain tribal land.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 45 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize the operation of limited casino gaming by licensed operators and recognized Indian tribes and to authorize the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators and recognized Indian tribes, requiring the legislature to create a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state, and establishing a higher education trust fund from state gaming revenues to pay tuition and fees for the postsecondary education of Texas high school graduates.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 57 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance educational loans to students and for authority to enter into bond enhancement agreements with respect to general obligation bonds issued for that purpose.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 40 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to tuition assistance granted to certain members of state military forces attending public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 530 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to prohibiting discrimination based on a student's primary or secondary school in awarding state scholarships or other financial aid for higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1019 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 1172 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to policies and measures to promote timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 1450 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXASNEXTSTEP
HB 1521 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXASNEXTSTEP
HB 1837 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to tuition assistance for members of state military forces.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 2041 79-0 (2005)
Author: Campbell, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a TEXAS grant pilot project to provide incentives for students to attend certain underutilized public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 2109 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2687 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2780 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to tuition and fee benefits for graduate students employed as teaching assistants, assistant instructors, or research assistants at public institutions of higher education and for certain family members of those students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GRADUATE STUDENTS
HB 2807 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to vouchers for tuition and required fees at certain institutions of higher education for students who sound "Taps" at a veteran's funeral.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3000 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the TEXAS grant and Texas B-On-time loan financial assistance programs for students in higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3133 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the enrollment of certain first-generation higher education students in the prepaid higher education tuition program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 30 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to a pilot project to award incentives to students contracting to graduate in a timely manner from public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 31 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the creation of a work-study student mentorship program at certain institutions of higher education and to certain student financial aid program requirements.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 33 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to graduate stipends awarded as part of the Texas B-On-time loan program.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 67 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a program to promote the training and retention of health care professionals in this state.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | STUDENT LOANS
SB 80 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the percentage of certain tuition set aside to fund financial assistance for resident undergraduate and graduate students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 151 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to students enrolled in certain high school and junior college programs for which students may receive both high school and higher education academic credit; creating the Texas Academy of International Studies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | TEXAS ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
SB 303 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to notice of factors used in admissions and scholarship decisions at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 470 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the portion of designated tuition set aside to fund financial assistance for resident undergraduate and graduate students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 530 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions to certain students for satisfactory academic progress and performance.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 722 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXASNEXTSTEP
SB 775 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to tuition assistance for members of state military forces.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
SB 1181 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to exempting a peace officer from tuition and fees charged by a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1227 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to public and private postsecondary educational institutions, including enrollment in those educational institutions, payment of the costs of attending those educational institutions, and financial aid and other measures to assist students to pay those costs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1398 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of a student for a tuition equalization grant.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1399 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the portion of designated tuition required to be set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1553 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a program for alternative funding of Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) grants.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 1696 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to provide additional capacity for higher education undergraduate education.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1701 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to tuition and fee rebates for timely completion of degree programs offered by general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1844 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to scholarships for the fifth year of accounting programs at public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1852 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to consideration of a person's eligibility for a tuition and fee exemption for certain veterans or their family members in determining whether to admit the person into a certificate or degree program of a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans
SCR 24 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to support federal efforts to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and to support legislation requiring a new formula for distributing federal campus-based funds among institutions.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 46 79-1 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to assist certain persons to become certified to teach in bilingual education programs and to teach in public schools with a shortage of certified bilingual education teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 57 79-1 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a grant program to assist certain persons to become certified to teach in bilingual education programs and to teach in public schools with a shortage of certified bilingual education teachers.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 81 79-1 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to permitting certain military personnel entitled to receive a tuition and fee exemption to transfer the exemption to a child.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 98 79-1 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to prohibiting discrimination based on a student's secondary school in awarding certain financial aid for higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | STUDENT LOANS
SB 31 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to tuition exemptions granted by public institutions of higher education to children of certain classroom teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 64 79-1 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to permitting certain military personnel entitled to receive a tuition and fee exemption to transfer the exemption to a child.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 23 79-2 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to prohibiting discrimination based on a student's secondary school in awarding certain financial aid for higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | STUDENT LOANS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 75 79-3 (2006)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Labor--Agricultural Workers | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 529 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, BettySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the ineligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive state-funded or state-administered student financial assistance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Family--Child Support | STUDENT LOANS
HB 757 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the continuation of the higher education assistance pilot program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1209 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a program to promote participation by public junior college students in individual development account programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1210 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to matching grants for low to moderate income families participating in the higher education savings or prepaid tuition program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1211 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to financial assistance for certain intercollegiate athletes.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 1420 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the use of a portion of medical school tuition for student loan repayment assistance for physicians.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | PHYSICIANS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1449 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to prohibiting discrimination in awarding state scholarships or other financial aid for higher education based on a person's high school attendance or achievement.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 1537 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a fee for statues of Barbara Jordan and Cesar Chavez and related scholarships at The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHAVEZ, CESAR | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | JORDAN, BARBARA | SCHOLARSHIPS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1584 78-0 (2003)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the Parents as Scholars pilot program under the Medicaid system.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General
HB 1746 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to an exemption from tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education for certain adopted students.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1761 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to administration of and eligibility for TEXAS grants and TEXAS grants II.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 1882 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to incentives for certain high schools and high school students to participate in and to student eligibility requirements under the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
| EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1889 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXASNEXTSTEP
HB 2066 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Amending Section 53.47, Education Code, to permit the creation of nonprofit corporations to refund outstanding student loan bonds.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2286 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a pilot program to encourage certification to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 2304 78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the use of a private person to provide marketing and brokering services for the state's college savings and prepaid tuition plans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | Sunset Bills
HB 2633 78-0 (2003)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to eligibility to receive a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 2653 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to a qualified nonprofit corporation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2752 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the creation of nonprofit corporations to refund outstanding student loan bonds.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2972 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to financial literacy programs for consumers.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2977 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to providing education loan repayment assistance to encourage certain individuals to pursue careers in the faculty or administration of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2986 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to increasing the number of registered nurses and other health care professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 3015 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the tuition and fees charged to students of institutions of higher education, to financial assistance funded by tuition, and to reports of availability and access by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
HB 3126 78-0 (2003)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to educating health professionals, the composition and authority of the statewide health coordinating council, and certain health planning data collected by the department of health.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 3209 78-0 (2003)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the amount of financial assistance a student may receive under the TEXAS grant and tuition equalization grant programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Senate Amendments printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 3392 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to loan repayment assistance for certain social workers who work for the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STUDENT LOANS
HR 1772 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
| AUDITOR, STATE | BINGO | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Ethics | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Financial--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IDENTITY THEFT | Insurance--General | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Oil & Gas | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION | PRIVATE INITIATIVES, COMMISSION ON | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | SURPLUS PROPERTY | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 4 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program and the creation of a pilot program regarding the retention of certain students at institutions of higher education; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 27 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a no interest college loan program to provide students who maintain a B average and graduate within four years an incentive to pursue higher education in Texas.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | Sunset Bills
SB 465 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to incentives for certain high schools and high school students to participate in the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 722 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to providing education loan repayment assistance to encourage certain individuals to pursue careers in the faculty or administration of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 830 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the ineligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive state-funded or state-administered student financial assistance.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Family--Child Support | STUDENT LOANS
SB 964 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to matching grants for low to moderate income families participating in the higher education savings or prepaid tuition program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 968 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a program to promote participation by public junior college students in individual development account programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1007 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to student eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 1163 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1167 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to increasing the number of registered nurses and other health care professionals in this state and collecting and analyzing nursing data.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 1200 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXASNEXTSTEP
SB 1366 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to eligibility under the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1443 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a fee for statues of Barbara Jordan and Cesar Chavez and related scholarships at The University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| CHAVEZ, CESAR | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | JORDAN, BARBARA | SCHOLARSHIPS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1476 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the nonprofit corporations eligible to issue bonds to finance or purchase guaranteed student loans and authorizing certain nonprofit corporations to refund outstanding student loan bonds.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1664 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to private activity bonds.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/03
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Housing--Finance | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Water--General
SB 1876 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the conditional grant program administered by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Labor--Workforce Development | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1894 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing the imposition of gaming taxes for certain purposes including the establishment of scholarships for Texas students in public colleges and universities; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP & GAMING CONTROL ACT
SB 1929 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXASNEXTSTEP
SB 1952 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Rules suspended
| AUDITOR, STATE | BINGO | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Ethics | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Financial--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IDENTITY THEFT | Insurance--General | JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON POSTCONVICTION EXONERATIONS | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Oil & Gas | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PRIVATE INITIATIVES, COMMISSION ON | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | SURPLUS PROPERTY | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Corrective | STUDENT LOANS | Sunset Bills
SJR 61 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 32 78-1 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXASNEXTSTEP
HB 28 78-3 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to state and local government fiscal management, including various matters related to increasing administrative efficiency in state government; making related appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Judges | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Highways | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--School District | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 73 78-3 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Interim Studies
HB 74 78-3 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to eligibility to receive a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 24 78-3 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Interim Studies
HB 69 78-4 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the use of certain tuition set-asides to provide financial aid to students not receiving other need-based aid.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 158 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to qualify as residents of this state for purposes of higher education tuition and to qualify for higher education financial aid.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 400 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to assisting prospective students in enrolling in institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 488 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the colleges and universities eligible to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 586 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, BettySponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the ineligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive certain state-funded student financial assistance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Family--Child Support | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 733 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1130 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the exemption of certain educational aides from the payment of tuition and fees at institutions of higher education and to the employment of those aides.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | EDUCATIONAL AIDES
HB 1187 77-0 (2001)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Parents as Scholars pilot program for certain recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General
HB 1361 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the shortage of registered nurses by establishing a program to increase enrollments in nursing education programs, increasing nursing faculty, and creating a nursing workforce data center.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING SHORTAGE REDUCTION ACT OF 2001
HB 1467 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the amount of tuition that a public junior college may set aside for Texas Public Education Grants.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 1575 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain dental hygienists.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health--Rural | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | RURAL | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1576 77-0 (2001)
Author: Telford, Barry | et. al.
Relating to the amount of financial assistance a student may receive under the TEXAS grant and tuition equalization grant programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 1641 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GRADUATE STUDENTS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1647 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to creation of a program that provides incentives for teachers to acquire additional teaching knowledge and skills.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1672 77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to the eligibility of graduates of private high schools for higher education TEXAS grants.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 1746 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to a franchise credit for funding certain scholarships.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1755 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to action by certain occupational regulatory agencies against certain recipients of student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SCHOLARSHIPS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1873 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to assist economically disadvantaged persons enrolled in qualified postsecondary career education programs.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CAREER OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Trade & Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1938 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to education loans made or financed by a higher education authority or nonprofit corporation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Financial--General | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1984 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to enacting the Uniform Student Admission Act to ensure the fair and uniform treatment of all applicants for undergraduate admission to a general academic teaching institution.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | UNIFORM STUDENT ADMISSION ACT
HB 1998 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to financial assistance for certain persons seeking certification as public school teachers, including revisions to the Teach for Texas conditional tuition grant program and a financial assistance program for persons in an alternative educator certification program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | TEACH FOR TEXAS GRANT PROGRAM
HB 2084 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to delivery by local telephone exchange companies to scholarship funds for rural students of money that is presumed to be abandoned.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Property Interests--Personal Property | RURAL | SCHOLARSHIPS | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 2145 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to a fee imposed on persons convicted of an offense to support the Correctional Management Institute of Texas and the Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston State University and to fund scholarships for state correctional officers.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| CORRECTIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2198 77-0 (2001)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education students for a Texas Public Education Grant.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 2218 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the amount of the international education fee charged at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 2279 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the exemption from the payment of higher education tuition and fees for certain recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Human Services--Direct Assistance | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
HB 2292 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to tuition assistance for certain students enrolled in counseling degree programs who agree to counsel the criminal justice population of this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2323 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to repayment assistance for certain law school loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RURAL | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2513 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance for certain persons seeking certification as public school teachers, including revisions to the Teach for Texas grant program.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | TEACH FOR TEXAS GRANT PROGRAM
HB 2531 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to tuition and fees charged at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2553 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to repayment assistance for certain law school loans of attorneys employed by district or county attorney's offices in rural counties.
House: Higher Education
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Lawyers | RURAL | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2766 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to repayment assistance for certain education loans owed by certain state attorneys.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2816 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the creation of nonprofit corporations to refund certain outstanding student loan bonds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2898 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to loan repayment assistance for certain social workers who work for the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Services--Child Services | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3050 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) II grant program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 3051 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the tuition charged to certain students at institutions of higher education and to emergency loans for student tuition and fees.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 3054 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to student financial aid to supplement a TEXAS grant for a student of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 3373 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to loan repayment by certain health professionals.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3432 77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the establishment of a program for the training of oil and gas extraction workers at Texas A&M International University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Oil & Gas | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HCR 288 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Recalling H.B. No. 2218 from the governor.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Recall
HCR 291 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Staples, Todd
Recalling H.B. No. 2218 from the governor.
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Recall
HCR 323 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 2323.
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | Resolutions--Corrective | STUDENT LOANS
HR 1211 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1596.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HR 1289 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1057.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 40 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to tuition assistance for licensed vocational nursing students who agree following their licensure to practice in long-term care facilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Nursing Homes
SB 149 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the colleges and universities eligible to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 554 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to assist economically disadvantaged persons enrolled in qualified postsecondary career education programs.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| CAREER OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Trade & Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 572 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the reduction of the shortage of registered nurses by establishing a program to increase enrollments in nursing education programs, increasing nursing faculty, and creating a nursing workforce data center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING SHORTAGE REDUCTION ACT OF 2001
SB 574 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the amount of tuition that a public junior college may set aside for Texas Public Education Grants.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 621 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GRADUATE STUDENTS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 706 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
SB 792 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to repayment of certain law school education loans.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | STUDENT LOANS
SB 940 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the establishment of the Joint Admission Medical Program to assist certain economically disadvantaged students in preparing for and succeeding in medical school.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | JOINT ADMISSION MEDICAL PROGRAM COUNCIL | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1057 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to financial aid programs, including loan repayment programs, for certain students of institutions of higher education or teacher certification programs and for certain classroom teachers.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 1274 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the establishment of the Texas first-generation scholars program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 1462 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a financial award for certain classroom teachers and to providing scholarships to classroom teachers pursuing additional teacher certification.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1595 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the recruitment of school teachers, to financial assistance for persons seeking certification as public school teachers, including revisions to the Teach for Texas grant program, and to loan repayment assistance for certain classroom teachers.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | TEACH FOR TEXAS GRANT PROGRAM
SB 1596 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) grant II program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 1666 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the ineligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive state-funded or state-administered student financial assistance.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Family--Child Support | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1723 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to education loans made or financed by a higher education authority or nonprofit corporation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Financial--Banks | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1774 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the eligibility of children of certain classroom teachers to receive a TEXAS grant to attend public and private institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 1801 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the amount of tuition that a public institution of higher education must set aside for Texas Public Education Grants.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SCR 69 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Rangel, Irma
Recalling S.B. No. 1057 from the governor.
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Resolutions--Recall | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SR 1119 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1596.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 1201 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1057.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 66 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the provision of scholarships and wage supplementation for professional child-care workers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Salaries & Expenses | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 208 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the establishment of a scholarship program to provide Texas high school students with scholarships to Texas institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 315 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to tuition, fees, and student loans of and certain benefits for certain graduate students employed as teaching assistants, assistant instructors, or research assistants at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GRADUATE STUDENTS | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 546 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 for certain persons at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 713 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) grant program and the Teach for Texas Grant Program; consolidating and revising financial aid, grant, and scholarship programs; and providing for the education, certification, and recruitment of teachers and faculty instructors.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS | STEVEN GONZALEZ PRISONER OF WAR HIGHER EDUCATION ACT
HB 724 76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for classroom teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STUDENT LOANS
HB 855 76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide financial assistance to a person pursuing certain law enforcement studies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement
HB 878 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the establishment and creation of the Creating Teaching Excellence Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones | Courts--Judges | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Relations
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1434 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.
Relating to providing tuition payment assistance to certain members of the state military forces attending public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 1445 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to financial assistance for certain intercollegiate athletes.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
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
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 1501 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to providing grants for training programs for certain teachers.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1576 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the repayment of student loans for certain public school teachers and college and university faculty members.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Posting rule suspended
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1689 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain child-care workers.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Day Care | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Services--Child Services | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1844 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for classroom teachers who commit to teach in certain public schools and school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 2568 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation and its programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2604 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to screening for criminal history of applicants for certain financial assistance.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ARREST WARRANTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2609 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of scholarships, bonuses, and wage supplementation for professional child-care workers.
House: Economic Development Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Day Care | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Services--Child Services | Salaries & Expenses | SCHOLARSHIPS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2770 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3043 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue | et. al.
Relating to establishing a scholarship program and prekindergarten program to be funded from revenues of the state lottery.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | LOTTERIES | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3044 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3162 76-0 (1999)
Author: Glaze, Bob
Relating to providing tuition and fee grants to students at public junior colleges and public technical institutes who meet certain academic requirements.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3447 76-0 (1999)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the creation of a student endowment scholarship and internship program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3470 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a Parents as Scholars pilot program for certain persons eligible to receive TANF benefits.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--General | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
HB 3544 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain dentists.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3583 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving public junior college students.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3645 76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain contributions to certain nonprofit scholarship funding organizations.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 83 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance educational loans to students.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
HR 1091 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 713.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 1265 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3470.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Services--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 184 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Education
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 285 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of a scholarship program to provide Texas high school students with scholarships to Texas institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 425 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the provision of scholarships and wage supplementation for professional child-care workers.
Senate: Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Day Care | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Salaries & Expenses | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 442 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain child-care workers.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Services--Child Services | STUDENT LOANS
SB 526 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.Sponsor: Counts, David | et. al.
Relating to providing tuition payment assistance to certain members of the state military forces attending public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 1/1/00
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
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
| Courts--Judges | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Relations
SB 848 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, DrewSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the use of a scholarship fund for fifth-year accounting students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 946 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to tuition, fees, and student loans of certain graduate students employed as teaching assistants, assistant instructors, or research assistants at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GRADUATE STUDENTS | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | VETERINARIAN MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VETERINARIANS
SB 1356 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1440 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to tuition, fees, and student loans of certain graduate students employed as teaching assistants, assistant instructors, or research assistants at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GRADUATE STUDENTS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1449 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to programs to assist university students to become public school teachers, to provide loan repayment assistance to certain classroom teachers, and to provide funding for certain teacher certification programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1535 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1714 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a repayment of certain law school education loans.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Lawyers | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1761 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to scholarships for educationally and economically disadvantaged students.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
SJR 16 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance educational loans to students.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Education
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
SR 1089 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 713.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 1172 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3470.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Services--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 1129 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the uses of the student deposit fund at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1379 70-0 (1987)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to educational loans guaranteed by the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left as pending business in comm.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1828 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the establishment, goals, administration, and funding of the Texas Space Scholarship Program.
House: Science & Technology
Referred to Science & Technology
| Aeronautics | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1849 70-0 (1987)
Author: Cavazos, EddieSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the amount and terms of, and fees payable in connection with, student loans from the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2180 70-0 (1987)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the administration of student financial aid at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS
HB 2501 70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the establishment of a loan program for certain financially needy students at state-supported institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HJR 86 70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow for the creation and establishment, by law, of a loan program to assist financially needy students attending state-supported institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STUDENT LOANS
SB 392 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the establishment of a scholarship program for eligible citizens of Mexico and Central America.
Senate: Education
Left as pending business in comm.
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | MEXICO
SB 396 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the creation, powers, duties, and compensation of the Rural Medical Education Council, to loans administered by the council, to powers and duties of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, concerning those loans, and to assistance by the attorney general on request.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | RURAL | RURAL MEDICAL EDUCATION COUNCIL
SB 1096 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the amount and terms of, and fees payable in connection with, student loans from the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1217 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the administration of student financial aid at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1359 70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the repayment of student loans of physical therapists practicing for certain facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health Retardation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 76 70-2 (1987)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to the amount and terms of, and fees payable in connection with, student loans from the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 49 70-2 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the creation, powers, duties, and compensation of the Rural Medical Education Council, to loans administered by the council, to powers and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board concerning those loans, and to assistance by the attorney general on request.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | RURAL HEALTH CARE | RURAL MEDICAL EDUCATION COUNCIL | STUDENT LOANS
SB 63 70-2 (1987)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to educational loans guaranteed by the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 81 70-2 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to the amount and terms of, and fees payable in connection with, student loans from the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 156 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, BillSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the use of donated funds in making certain loans to teachers and future teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STUDENT LOANS
HB 433 69-0 (1985)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the Texas guaranteed student loan program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 859 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the establishment of scholarship programs at institutions of higher education and the funding of the programs though the proceeds of investments.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Financial--General | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1026 69-0 (1985)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the authority of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation to act as a lender of last resort.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1120 69-0 (1985)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the qualifications for loans made to postsecondary students pursuant to the Texas Opportunity Plan.
House: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1527 69-0 (1985)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to tuition equalization grants.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HCR 155 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Creating the Joint Special Committee on Student Financial Assistance.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 733 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the interest rates of judgments in suits to collect student loans.
House: Judiciary Senate: Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 919 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the authority of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation to act as a lender of last resort.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1341 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the repayment of student loans of physicians practicing for certain state agencies or in economically depressed or rural medically underserved areas and psychologists employed by certain state agencies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1342 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the use of funds from the federal Lender's Special Allowance program for certain loan programs administered by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2159 68-0 (1983)
Author: Turner, JimSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to loans, grants, or scholarships granted by the State Rural Medical Education Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | PHYSICIANS | RURAL | RURAL MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD, STATE | SCHOLARSHIPS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1166 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Horn, Jim
Relating to management of Tarleton State University and to use of certain donated funds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 1328 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to loans, grants, or scholarships granted by the State Rural Medical Education Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1337 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to a loan program for students preparing to teach primary and secondary grade subjects for which teachers are critically needed; providing rules for the administration of the program and the powers and duties of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, the State Board of Education, and the commissioner of education; authorizing an appropriation; requiring certain reports and an audit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1376 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to the incorporation, regulation, administration, funding, and dissolution of nonprofit education finance corporations created by cities and counties for the purpose of promoting opportunities for education through providing loans to students or promoting and developing new, expanded, and improveded educational facilities; prescribing the duties, powers, and privileges of the corporations and their sponsoring political entities; permitting higher education authorities to be converted into nonprofit higher education finance corporations; adding Chapter 59, to Title 3, Texas Education Code.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Education
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| BONDS | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE CORPORATIONS ACT, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2 68-2 (1984)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to reimbursing a teacher for certain costs associated with a course required for certification to teach a subject in critical need of teachers.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 6 68-2 (1984)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to state-funded scholarships for persons enrolled in teacher education programs.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 567 67-0 (1981)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to a preferences in the expenditure of public funds by institutions of higher education for certain positions, awards, or grants.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 568 67-0 (1981)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to disbursal of public funds to college or university students or faculty who are citizens of certain foreign countries.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 1281 67-0 (1981)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to the composition and duties of the State Rural Medical Education Board.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health--Rural | RURAL MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1944 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Relating to certain procedures and activities of Higher Education Authorities and related non-profit corporations involved in student loan programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1980 67-0 (1981)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the State Rural Medical Education Board.
House: Health Services
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | RURAL | RURAL MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD, STATE | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2221 67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to tuition at state-supported institutions of higher education and use of the revenue derived from tuition.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | STUDENT LOANS
HJR 91 67-0 (1981)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the membership of the State Medical Education Board and to make nursing students eligible for financial assistance provided by the board.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 17 67-0 (1981)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Crawford, Bo
Amending Article 3.41a, Insurance code, to permit loans to students provided that the principal amount of the loan is insured by the federal government or by the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 925 67-0 (1981)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to tuition at state-supported institutions of higher education and use of the revenue derived from tuition.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | STUDENT LOANS
HB 38 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gonzales, ArnoldSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to guaranteed student loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STUDENT LOANS
HB 66 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to the eligibility of medical students for student loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 840 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to eligibility for and the amount of tuition equalization grants.
House: Higher Education
Coauthor authorized
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 1089 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Making an appropriation to the State Rural Medical Education Board; and declaring an emergency.
House: Appropriations
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health--Rural | RURAL MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD, STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1288 66-0 (1979)
Author: Rains, Don
Relating to higher education authorities created for the purpose of acquiring student loan notes.
House: Higher Education
Coauthor authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1307 66-0 (1979)
Author: Salinas, Froy
Relating to a student recreation fee at Texas Tech University.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
HB 1995 66-0 (1979)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to higher education authorities created for the purpose of acquiring student loan notes.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HJR 8 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing loans from the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund to students attending certain medical schools located outside the United States.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
SB 15 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to questions on student applications for grants, fellowships, or financial assistance at state-supported institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Relations
SB 151 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Head, Fred
Making an appropriation to the State Rural Medical Education Board; and declaring an emergency.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Failure to suspend the rules
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health--Rural | RURAL MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD, STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 356 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to eligibility for and the amount of tuition equalization grants.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 464 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to higher education authorities created for the purpose of acquiring student loan notes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STUDENT LOANS
SB 515 66-0 (1979)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to loans to students where the principal amount of the loan is insured by the federal government; declaring an emergency.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | STUDENT LOANS
SB 695 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to establishing a guaranteed student loan program; creating the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation and making other provisions for the administration of such a program.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1203 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the periods of time at which the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, shall fix the interest rate to be charged for student loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 228 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, FredSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the eligibility of medical students for student loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Human Resources
Motion lost
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 377 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, FredSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to loans, grants, and scholarships to medical students under the State Rural Medical Education Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 773 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to authorization of student loans for medical students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1148 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to guaranteed student loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN ACT OF 1977, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1368 65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Making it a misdemeanor to solicit any student enrolled in any high school in the State of Texas for enrollment in any college or university for the purpose of engaging in athletics prior to the fifteenth day of June of the year prior to which the student should complete the twelfth scholastic grade.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Subcommittee on Senior Institutions
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1775 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to the eligibility of certain students for loans made under the Texas Opportunity Plan.
House: Higher Education
Assigned to Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1855 65-0 (1977)
Author: Caraway, BillSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the authorized uses of the student deposit fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1905 65-0 (1977)
Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to redesignating the tuition equalization grant program as the tuition offset grant program and providing a method of determining the amount of the grants.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2247 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to the student loan program for the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to adopt rules necessary for participation in the federal program of insured loans to graduate students in health professions schools.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HJR 108 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, FredSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to allow Texas residents attending medical schools outside of Texas to receive student loans.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
SB 112 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to notes executed for student loans under the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 551 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the eligibility of medical students for student loans.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 573 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authorization of student loans for medical students.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 674 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to questions on student applications for grants, fellowships, or financial assistance at state-supported instiutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 903 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to guatranteed student loans.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN ACT OF 1977, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1305 65-0 (1977)
Author: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the student loan program; providing for the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to adopt rules necessary for participation in the federal program of insured loans to graduate students in health professions schools.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SCR 62 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Rains, Don
Creating a joint interim committee to study options for state involvement in a program of loans for students in eligible postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Insurance Senate: Education
Signed by Governor
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STUDENT LOANS
SJR 60 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, Chet
To allow Texas residents attending medical schools outside Texas to receive student loans.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
HB 570 64-0 (1975)
Author: Leland, MickeySponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the cancellation of loans from the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund received by certain students who are employed by the Texas Youth Council, State Department of Public Welfare, Texas Department of Corrections, or the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Child Services | STUDENT LOANS
HB 688 64-0 (1975)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to financial assistance programs enabling certain students to attend certain postsecondary educational institutions in Texas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1975
HB 1380 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the power of a higher education authority to issue bonds for the purchase of certain student loan notes.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2138 64-0 (1975)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to the cancellation of loans from the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund received by certain medical students who agree to practice medicine in rural, inner-city, or other areas having a shortage of physicians.
House: Higher Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
SB 454 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Amending Chapter 53 of the Texas Education Code by adding Section 53.47 so as to establish procedures for the issuance of bonds for the purchase of certain student loan notes.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 671 64-0 (1975)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the cancellation of loans from the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund received by certain recipients who are employed by the Texas Youth Council, State Department of Public Welfare, or the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
SB 686 64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to financial assistance programs enabling certain students to attend certain postsecondary educational institutions in Texas.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1975
SB 715 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to questions on student applications for grants, fellowships, or financial assistance at state-supported institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 1014 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, Max
Relating to financial assistance for needy students enrolled in institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 1016 64-0 (1975)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to tuition exemptions for members of the national guard who attend state-supported institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
SB 1019 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, Max
Relating to scholarship funds for needy students at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1029 64-0 (1975)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to tuition and fees for certain students holding competitive scholarships.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 464 63-0 (1973)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
To permit Boards of Regents of Institutions of Higher Education to transfer surplus scholarship funds to local funds of such institutions; and declaring an emergency.
House: Education
Subcommittee hearing date
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1100 63-0 (1973)
Author: Bynum, Ben
Relating to tuition rates and tuition scholarships at institutions of higher education.
House: Education
Subcommittee hearing date
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1150 63-0 (1973)
Author: Sutton, G.J.
Relating to scholarships for economically and culturally deprived students at the University of Texas at Austin; providing an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Sent to Calendar Committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | SCHOLARSHIPS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HR 83 63-0 (1973)
Author: Sutton, G.J.
Creating a special interim study committee concerning certain scholarship funds provided for by the Texas Education Code.
House: Education
Votes recorded
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 223 63-0 (1973)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Permitting boards of regents of institutions of higher education to transfer surplus scholarship funds to local funds of such institutions.
House: Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 632 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to questions on student applications for grants, fellowships, or financial assistance at state-supported institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 178 62-0 (1971)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to tuition equalization grants for students of certain private colleges and universities in Texas.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 409 62-0 (1971)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to state tuition equalization for resident students at privately-supported institutions of higher education.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | TUITION EQUALIZATION ACT
HB 896 62-0 (1971)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to the student loan program.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1714 62-0 (1971)
Sponsor: Beckworth, Lindley
Relating to the authorization for life insurance companies to make student loans guaranteed by the federal government.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Life & Annuities | STUDENT LOANS
HR 675 62-0 (1971)
Author: Cates, Phil
Creating a special interim committee to study how state financial aid to private institutions of higher learning or students in such institutions is allocated in other states.
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SB 56 62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P. | et. al.Sponsor: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to tuition equalization grants for students of certain private colleges and universities in Texas.
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 454 62-0 (1971)
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 527 62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to the student loan program; providing for the extension of the repayment periods on student loans and the promulgation of rules and regulations necessary for participation in federal student loan programs.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 908 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jordan, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: Slider, James L.
Relating to the granting of tuition scholarship to nursing students at certain State-supported institutions of higher education.
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SCHOLARSHIPS
HR 6 62-1 (1971)
Author: Cates, Phil
Creating an interim committee to study state financial aid to private institutions.
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HR 16 62-1 (1971)
Author: Nabers, Lynn | et. al.
Creating an interim committee to study state aid to private colleges and universities.
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HB 297 61-0 (1969)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to changes in tuition fees, tuition scholarships, and provisions governing determination of resident and nonresident status at state-supported institutions of higher education; providing for severability.
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 451 61-0 (1969)
Author: Nabers, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to state tuition equalization for resident students at privately-supported institutions of higher education.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | TUITION EQUALIZATION ACT
HB 966 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to providing for the issuance of negotiable Texas College Student Loan Bonds in the total aggregate amount not exceeding Two Hundred and Eighty-five Million Dollars ($285,000,000) and providing that they shall be prescribed by the Board subject to the limitations imposed by law and providing for the execution of such bonds and coupons by the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman and the Secretary of the Board.
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1145 61-0 (1969)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob"
Relating to state grants of assistance for resident students at accredited schools of professional nursing.
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STUDENT NURSES ASSISTANCE ACT
HB 1153 61-0 (1969)
Author: Nabers, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to establishing a higher education tuition scholarship program.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HJR 50 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to provide for additional loans to students at institutions of higher education under the Texas Opportunity Plan.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 485 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to establishing a higher education Tuition Scholarship Program; declaring the legislative purpose; providing for the Tuition Scholarship Fund, etc.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 535 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to providing for the issuance of negotiable Texas College Student Loan Bonds in the total aggregate amount not exceeding Two Hundred Eighty-Five Million Dollars and providing that they shall be prescribed by the Board subject to the limitations imposed by law and providing for the execution of such bonds and coupons by the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman and the Secretary of the Board.
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 631 61-0 (1969)
Author: Word, James Powell | et. al.
Relating to state tuition equalization for resident students at privately-supported institutions of higher education.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | TUITION EQUALIZATION ACT
SJR 27 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas providing for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the State of Texas in an additional sum of Two Hundred Million Dollars ($200,000,000), for Texas college student loans in addition to the amount presently provided for.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
HB 896 60-0 (1967)
Author: Solomon, Mack Neal | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts with reference to the funds from which bonds (the Texas College Student Loan Bonds) are to be paid and with reference to the investment of funds and the use of income from investments.
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Financial--General
HB 1027 60-0 (1967)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to tuition or registration fees and tuition scholarships at institutions of collegiate rank supported in whole or in part by public funds.
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 307 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to amending certain acts relating to Texas College Student Loan Bonds; relating to the funds from which bonds are to be paid and with reference to the investment of funds and the use of income from investments.
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 20 60-1 (1968)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to changes in tuition fees, tuition scholarships, and provisions governing determination of resident and nonresident status at state-supported institutions of higher education.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 27 59-0 (1965)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank"
Relating to providing for the issuance of bonds and the establishment of a loan program for students of institutions of higher education.
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STUDENT LOAN BOND BOARD | STUDENT LOANS
HB 163 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hinson, George T. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the issuance of bonds and the establishment of a loan program for students of institutions of higher education.
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 461 59-0 (1965)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit" | et. al.
Relating to the State's guaranteeing loans to students of institutions of higher education.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STUDENT LOANS
HB 769 59-0 (1965)
Author: Woods, Henry Jackson "Jack"
Relating to tuition or registration fees and tuition scholarships at institutions of collegiate rank supported in whole or in part by public funds.
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
HJR 9 59-0 (1965)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas relating to the authorization of loans to students at institutions of higher education.
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
HJR 11 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hinson, George T. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas authorizing loans to students at institutions of higher education; creating the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund and making provisions relating thereto.
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
HJR 28 59-0 (1965)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas relating to guaranteeing loans to students of institutions of higher education.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
SB 310 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to providing for the issuance of bonds and the establishment of a loan program for students at institutions of higher education; providing for the administration of such program by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System or its successor or successors.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 388 59-0 (1965)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for the issuance of scholarships to the highest ranking graduate of each accredited high school of this state by the governing boards of the several institutions of collegiate rank supported in whole or in part by public funds appropriated from the State Treasury.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
SJR 31 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas authorizing loans to college students at higher educational institutions; creating the Texas Student Loan Fund and providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to support such Fund.
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
HB 83 58-0 (1963)
Author: Haring, Paul Byrne | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Student Loan Fund, to be available to qualified resident students of accredited Texas junior colleges, colleges, universities, and graduate schools.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HJR 22 58-0 (1963)
Author: Haring, Paul Byrne | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that the Legislature may provide by law for the establishment of the Texas Student Loan Fund, to be limited to needed financial assistance to qualified resident students of junior colleges, colleges, universities, or graduate schools in the State of Texas; providing that any enabling Acts shall not be invalid because of their anticipatory character.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
HB 933 57-0 (1961)
Author: McGregor, Frank Bobbitt | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to respecting the rates of tuition or registration fees to be charged by the institutions of higher education supported in whole or in part by the public funds appropriated from the State Treasury; providing an effective date.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 984 57-0 (1961)
Author: Struve, Joseph Daniel
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the granting of Tuition Scholarships.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1014 57-0 (1961)
Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed
Relating to increasing the rates of tuition or registration fees to be charged by the institutions of higher education supported in whole or in part by the public funds appropriated from the State Treasury; providing for the continuation of Tuition Scholarships and the establishment of Incentive Scholarships and the rules and regulations of administering same.
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 428 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute to require the Governing Boards of the several state institutions of collegiate rank to follow rules, regulations, and interpretations of the Commission on Higher Education respecting nonresident student tuition or registration fees required by law.
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 122 57-1 (1961)
Author: Ballman, Charles Lee
Relating to amending a certain Act respecting the rates of tuition or registration fees to be charged by the institutions of higher education supported in whole or in part by the public funds appropriated from the State Treasury; providing for the establishment of tuition scholarships and the rules and regulations of administering same; defining resident and non-resident student classifications for the purposes of this Act; providing for certain penalties.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 265 55-0 (1957)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts respecting the rates of tuition or registration fees to be charged by the institutions of higher education supported in whole or in part by the public funds appropriated from the State Treasury; providing for the establishment of Tuition Scholarships and the rules and regulations of administering same; providing for certain penalties.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
HJR 23 55-0 (1957)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide that the Legislature shall create a State Medical Education Board, a State Medical Scholarship Fund, from which grants, loans or scholarships may be made to students desiring to study medicine; providing that such students shall agree to practice in rural areas or State Hospitals or Special Schools and Homes of this State.
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD
HJR 35 55-0 (1957)
Author: Zbranek, Jaromir Charles "Zeke" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing for the establishment of a State Scholarship Fund, from which grants, loans or scholarships may be made to needy students.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SCHOLARSHIPS
SJR 11 55-0 (1957)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing that the Legislature shall create a State Medical Education Board, a State Medical Scholarship Fund, from which grants, loans or scholarships may be made to students desiring to study medicine.
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD
HJR 44 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hardeman, Jr., D. Barnard | et. al.
Providing an amendment to Article III o the Constitution of the State of Texas by adding Section 51c, providing for the establishment of a State Scholarship Fund, from which grants, loans or scholarships may be made to needy students; providing certain restrictions and limitations; providing for an election and the issuance of a proclamation therefor.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SCHOLARSHIPS | STUDENT LOANS
HJR 38 52-0 (1951)
Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C.
Proposing an amendment providing for a State Medical Education Board and providing for grants, loans and scholarships to students desiring to study medicine.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD
SJR 17 52-0 (1951)
Author: Colson, Esther Neveille | et. al.
Providing an amendment providing for the establishment of a State Medical Education Board and a State Medical Scholarship Fund from which grants, loans or scholarships may be made to students desiring to study medicine; providing that such students shall agree to practice in "rural areas" of this State.
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD
HB 174 51-0 (1949)
Author: Clifton, Davis | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the governing boards of the several State institutions of collegiate rank to exempt certain persons who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States from payment of certain dues, from State Institutions of Higher Learning, with certain exceptions; defining total disability; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; containing severance and saving clauses.
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 87 50-0 (1947)
Author: Spencer, James C. | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, to authorize the governing boards of the several State institutions of collegiate rank to exempt certain persons who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States from payment of certain dues, fees, and charges; containing severable and savings clause.
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 464 50-0 (1947)
Author: Clifton, Davis | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, to authorize the governing boards of the several State institutions of collegiate rank to exempt certain persons who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States from payment of certain dues, fees, and charges, with certain exceptions.
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 642 50-0 (1947)
Author: Ward, Jesse F. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation to the Prairie View University for scholarship aid to qualified negro students for graduate and professional study outside of Texas; providing regulations therefor.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Relations | PRAIRIE VIEW UNIVERSITY | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 338 49-0 (1945)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Articles providing that the exemption of veterans of the present World War from the payment of dues, fees, and charges by state educational institutions of higher learning shall not prevent the payment by the Federal Government of the costs of education of eligible veterans in said educational institutions, and authorizing the governing boards of such educational institutions to enter into contracts with the United States Government or any of its agencies for the education of such veterans.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
SB 54 46-0 (1939)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute authorizing and directing the governing boards of the several institutions of collegiate rank, supported in whole or in part by public funds appropriated from the State Treasury, to except and exempt certain students from other nations in this continent from the payment of all dues, fees and charges.
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 15 43-1 (1933)
Author: Laird, John W. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and directing the governing boards of the several State supported institutions of collegiate rank to except and exempt from the payment of all fees, dues, and charges except for lodging, board, and clothing all citizens of Texas who have resided in Texas for a period of not less than twelve (12) months prior to the date of registration and who served as nurses or as members in the armed forces of the United States during the Spanish-American and/or World War and who were honorably discharged therefrom.
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 241 21-0 (1889)
Relating to legalizing the donation of property to establish or assist in establishing the professorships [or] scholarships in the University of Texas or any of its branches, and providing for the protection and the security of their benefits in accomplishing the objects of the donors.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Property Interests--Real Property | SCHOLARSHIPS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 94 21-0 (1889)
Relating to legalizing the donation of property to establish or assist in establishing professorships or scholarships in the University of Texas or any of its branches, and providing for the protection and security of their benefits in accomplishing the objects of their donors.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Property Interests--Real Property | SCHOLARSHIPS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
