HB 1559 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the administration of public institutions of higher education, including certain restrictions on hiring and tenure decisions, curriculum, and involvement in litigation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 575 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1159 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to performance evaluations of tenured faculty at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1623 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to good cause for revoking the tenure of or otherwise disciplining a faculty member of a public institution of higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1709 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4615 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to certain performance-based incentives and teacher education and development initiatives administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of the chief executive officer of a public institution of higher education or university system.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 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
SB 1736 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 711 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a limitation on the number of certain nontenured or nontenure track faculty employed at public universities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2920 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an audit of faculty composition by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 3851 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3914 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to creditable service in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
HB 4237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for university employees.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
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
SB 516 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study and report concerning faculty productivity at general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 537 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to requiring the disclosure of special course fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1505 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain taxes imposed on certain tobacco products and to the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes to increase funding for certain health care education programs.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1533 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for university employees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 173 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 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
SB 40 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 1914 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Improvement Network.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 110 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 142 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a prohibition against human cloning and regulating other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 285 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to prohibiting discrimination by public institutions of higher education against faculty members and students based on their conduct of research relating to intelligent design.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 747 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duty of certain professionals to report child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 895 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1029 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to a home loan program operated by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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
HB 2127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2765 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas competitive knowledge fund to support excellence at qualifying institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3023 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to procedures to resolve complaints against faculty members at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 54 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 146 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 286 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a home loan program operated by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
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
SB 1038 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disclosure by public institutions of higher education of the identity of private sponsors of certain research.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1055 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 154 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to a prohibition against human cloning and regulating other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 158 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 736 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to online information and resources regarding public institutions of higher education and career schools and colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
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
HB 1460 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to measures to increase cost efficiency at public institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including the elimination of certain reporting and other requirements imposed on institutions or the coordinating board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1797 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to a person's eligibility to obtain a license in social work and to an exemption from the licensing requirement.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2441 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to public junior college employee participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2454 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting discrimination by public institutions of higher education against faculty members and students based on their conduct of research relating to intelligent design.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2937 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to the criminal history record information of certain individuals by public or private institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3331 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exemption of certain persons who teach social work at institutions of higher education from the licensing requirements for social workers.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3516 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to make certain faculty information available to the public on the institution's Internet website.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 5 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the administration and business affairs of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 29 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the eligibility of certain postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 67 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 568 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 1396 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to measures to increase cost efficiency at public institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including the elimination of certain reporting and other requirements imposed on institutions or the coordinating board.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1499 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to advancement of college readiness in the public school curriculum through evaluations and recommendations of vertical teams composed of faculty members of institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1874 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to make certain faculty information available to the public on the institution's Internet website.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 241 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study and report concerning predicted faculty retirement at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 321 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 380 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to tuition and fees charged to employees of public institutions of higher education and a spouse, child, or dependent of those employees.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 543 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting human cloning and other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 861 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1099 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to measures to increase the affordability of textbooks used for courses at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1733 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to prohibiting inducements to employees of a public institution of higher education for requiring or recommending textbooks or instructional materials.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2098 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to faculty temporary licenses to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2504 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to establish uniform standards for publishing cost of attendance information, to conduct student course evaluations of faculty, and to make certain information available on the Internet.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2612 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to salary supplements and enhancements for qualified professional nursing program faculty members at public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2746 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the School of Ethics, Western Civilization, and American Traditions at The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2913 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by certain institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3074 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to availability of health coverage for certain employees of institutions of higher education.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3122 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to the employment and temporary licensing of medical school faculty from out of state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3293 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3450 81-0 (2009)
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to a temporary faculty license for chiropractic faculty.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3645 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3884 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to faculty diversity at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4428 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to eligibility of certain professional librarian faculty members of public institutions of higher education to participate in the group benefits program for state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4505 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the eligibility of certain postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 42 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Miklos, Robert
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
House passage as amended reported
SB 65 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
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
SB 1524 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a report regarding research funds received by public institutions of higher education or employees of those institutions from pharmaceutical companies.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1562 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to contracts entered into for the employment of the chief executive officer of a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1731 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the development and implementation of a workforce diversity plan by certain state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1802 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting human cloning and other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1954 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Legler, Ken | et. al.
Relating to a temporary faculty license for chiropractic faculty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
SB 2046 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring criminal history background checks for employees of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 2298 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to compensation of certain state employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 9 81-1 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of certain postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
HB 232 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to employer contributions for certain retirees under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who are employed by an institution of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments
No action taken in committee
HB 237 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study and report concerning predicted faculty retirement at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 543 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain adjunct faculty members of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 841 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 894 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1782 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1829 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to prohibiting human cloning and other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2613 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to tuition and fees charged to employees of public institutions of higher education and a spouse, child, or dependent of those employees.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2842 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2888 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by certain institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 2965 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to measures to reduce faculty substitutions of certain higher education textbooks.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
HB 3239 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to an option to participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas by a member of the optional retirement program.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
SB 51 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
SB 56 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting human cloning and other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 141 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to a feasibility study regarding joint health science courses at a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
SB 289 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the use of professional nursing shortage reduction program grants to encourage clinical nursing instruction by part-time faculty at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 554 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to contracts entered into for the employment of a chief executive officer of a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 729 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance and use of private activity bonds by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation and housing finance corporations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 888 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1045 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to providing that a performance evaluation of the commissioner of higher education or of a chancellor or university president is confidential.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1055 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishing a commission to study and report on the projected need for faculty at public and private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
HB 310 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 547 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to minimum personal leave for faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1173 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the regulation of the use of postsecondary credits and degrees, persons offering or granting certain postsecondary credits and degrees, and the manner of offering or granting those credits and degrees; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1278 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to academic advisors at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1621 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study and report concerning predicted faculty retirement at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 1960 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by certain institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 2367 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2523 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by institutions of higher education.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2547 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the required public notice of the name of each finalist for the position of chief executive officer of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2690 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 2945 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the predicted retirement of and participation in the optional retirement program by certain employees of institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3005 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to providing incentives to recruit and retain professional nursing program faculty.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3031 79-0 (2005)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the eligibility of certain institutions of higher education faculty members to participate in a group benefits program.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 3034 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to a program to reduce the shortage of professional and vocational nurses through financial assistance from the Texas Enterprise Fund.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3125 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a retired employee's eligibility for participation in the optional retirement program and the regulation of investment advisors in that program.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3126 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the regulation of investment advisors in the optional retirement program.
House: Pensions & Investments
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3321 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to student and faculty representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3370 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to higher education tuition exemptions for members of certain groups that are underrepresented among the faculty or administration of public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 315 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to minimum personal leave for faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 634 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the compensation of administrators in public institutions of higher education and university systems.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 1164 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting human cloning and other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1180 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the group benefit plans provided to certain retired state and university employees and their dependents.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1319 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to participation of certain annuitants and their dependents in the state employees group benefits program.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1543 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1643 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1671 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to higher education tuition exemptions for members of certain groups that are underrepresented among the faculty or administration of public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 1759 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
HB 51 79-1 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study and report concerning predicted faculty retirement at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 119 79-1 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy
Relating to participation of certain annuitants and their dependents in the state employees group benefits program.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 46 79-2 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy
Relating to participation of certain annuitants and their dependents in the state employees group benefits program.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 264 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to supplemental contributions to the optional retirement program by institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 707 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to a uniform strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1783 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2639 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the coverage of certain adjunct faculty members of a public junior college under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2641 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to minimum personal leave for faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2645 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the compensation of administrators in public institutions of higher education and university systems.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
HB 3332 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to certain group benefit plans provided to certain governmental officers, employees, and retirees and their dependents.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Referred to State Health Care Expend, Select
HJR 58 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow current and retired college professors to receive compensation for serving on the governing bodies of school districts, cities, towns, or other local governmental districts, including water districts.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 74 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a person employed as a teacher by a school district or public institution of higher education to simultaneously hold a state or local office.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 1864 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1370.
Reported enrolled
SB 170 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a uniform strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
SB 816 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the payment of retirement benefits to certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who are employed as faculty members at a college of education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1162 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the accountability of administrators in institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 1370 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to certain group benefit plans provided to certain governmental officers, employees, and retirees and their dependents.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1652 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to institutions of higher education, including the administration, operation, governance, and financing of those institutions, and to certain security services provided to such institutions and certain other educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 1747 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to minimum personal leave for faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SJR 19 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eissler, Rob
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a current or retired faculty member of a public college or university to receive compensation for service on the governing body of a water district.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 51 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the children of certain professional instructional employees enrolled at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1014 77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1127 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to procedures governing employment contracts for faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 2268 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to minimum personal leave for faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2269 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the right of faculty members at public institutions of higher education to receive notice of and be represented in certain personnel meetings.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2397 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report concerning the compensation received by part-time and full-time faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3052 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to a grievance procedure for certain employees at an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3227 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to research excellence compensation for medical school faculty achieving national recognition.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3510 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to the coverage of certain adjunct faculty members of certain institutions of higher education under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
SB 924 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to a uniform strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 995 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain junior college teachers seeking graduate degrees.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1009 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the right of faculty members at public institutions of higher education to receive notice of and be represented in certain personnel meetings.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1011 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a minimum personal leave program for faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1101 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1692 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to research excellence compensation for medical school faculty achieving national recognition.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1797 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to an exemption from the licensure provisions of The Texas Engineering Practice Act for certain research or instructional work.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SJR 1 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a public school teacher or faculty member of a public institution of higher education to serve as a member of the legislature.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
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
HB 362 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, SuzannaSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education employees to participate in group programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 368 76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to payroll deductions for employees of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 746 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a report on certain higher education employees serving as expert witnesses in suits in which the state is a party.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1257 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the indemnification of certain personnel of certain institutions of higher education for admissions activities.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1491 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the employment of certain physicians by a private medical school.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
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
HB 1678 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of a uniform strategy to attract a student population that reflects the population of the state at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1952 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the right of faculty members at institutions of higher education to present grievances on certain personnel issues.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2030 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to establishing a vice president for economic development at state universities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2079 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to procedures governing employment contracts for faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 2167 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the right of junior college district employees to voluntarily designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 2548 76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the creation of the Texas High Technology Partnership Center.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2885 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the compensation of part-time and temporary full-time faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3164 76-0 (1999)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3367 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to participation in the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefit Act by former members of the governing bodies of community/junior colleges who render at least 10 continuous years of service and who are at least 55 years of age.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
SB 192 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to contracts with and compensation of administrators of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 466 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 625 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the indemnification of certain personnel of certain institutions of higher education for admissions activities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 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
SB 1261 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the appointment of faculty members to certain curriculum advisory committees of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the development of field of study curricula by the board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1266 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the employment of certain physicians by a private medical school.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
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
SB 1749 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to participation in the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act by certain former members of the governing bodies of community/junior colleges.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1809 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education employees to participate in group programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 41 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a public school teacher or faculty member of a public institution of higher education to serve as a member of the legislature.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 571 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to exempting certain educational aides from tuition and fees charged by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 724 75-0 (1997)
Author: Serna, GilbertSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to transfers of contributions to the optional retirement program for faculty members of institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 931 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
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
Subcommittee members named
HB 1014 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the right of junior college district employees to voluntarily designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1302 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to contracts with and compensation of administrators of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1343 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Relating to the evaluation of tenured faculty at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1580 75-0 (1997)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the children of certain classroom teachers enrolled at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2455 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to alternative means of resolving personnel disputes in institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2780 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to standards for faculty teaching loads and class enrollment at public institutions of higher education and to related funding formula adjustments.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2849 75-0 (1997)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the termination of employees of institutions of higher education who misrepresent criminal history information.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3014 75-0 (1997)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain classroom teachers enrolled in education-related courses at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3112 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the authorization of payroll deductions by employees of institutions of higher education for parking fees or parking permits.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HJR 43 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the removal of a member of the governing body of a public institution of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 149 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to performance evaluation of tenured faculty at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 1/1/98
SB 178 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to exempting certain educational aides from tuition and fees charged by institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Testimony taken in subcommittee
SB 535 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the optional retirement program for certain employees of public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 537 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to contracts with and compensation of administrators of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Considered in Calendars
SB 610 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the establishment of faculty compensation policies at state-supported institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 666 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
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.
Senate: Finance
Failed to receive affirmative vote in s/c
SB 716 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the children of certain classroom teachers enrolled at a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 724 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the evaluation of tenured faculty at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1473 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of faculty classroom teaching load standards for general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1776 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the exemption of certain employees from the payment of student fees by the governing board of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 24 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the removal of a member of the governing body of a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 288 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the right of junior college district employees voluntarily to designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 289 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the authority of public institutions of higher education to require or coerce faculty members to join an organization or to discourage or prohibit faculty members from joining an organization or from participating in political affairs.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 1035 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to school district employees who are arrested for felonies or offenses involving moral turpitude.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2851 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to persons who are considered faculty members for purposes of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions and Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
SB 901 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the investments of participants in the optional retirement program for faculty members employed in state-supported institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions and Investments Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Pensions and Investments
SJR 39 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow a public school teacher or faculty member of a public institution of higher education to serve as a member of the legislature.
Senate: Education
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
HB 1535 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bailey, KevinSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to a prohibition against discouraging or prohibiting faculty members of public institutions of higher education from certain actions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Tagged in committee
HB 2442 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the rights of public junior college faculty members.
House: Higher Education
Coauthor Authorized
SB 491 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to faculty representation on the governing boards of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
SB 538 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the higher education grievance panel and to grievance procedures for faculty members of public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 874 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a prohibition against discouraging or prohibiting faculty members of public institutions of higher education from certain actions and to requiring or coercing faculty members to join an organization or association.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2558 72-0 (1991)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to faculty representation on the governing boards of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 114 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Requesting all public institutions of higher education in Texas to examine the recommendations of the Study Committee on the Use of Part-Time Faculty.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 39 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of the higher education grievance panel and to grievance procedures for faculty members of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 269 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of institutions of higher education to allow faculty and staff access to student health center services and to charge a fee for those services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 578 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to faculty representation on the governing boards of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1146 72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to compensation for part-time instructors in Texas public junior colleges and to funding of lower division academic and vocational/technical teaching by full-time faculty.
Senate: Education
Posting rule suspended
SB 1153 72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the rights of public junior college faculty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1202 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to establishing a pilot wellness program for state employees, including faculty and employees of state-supported institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 68 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Requesting all public institutions of higher education in Texas to examine the recommendations of the Study Committee on the Use of Part-Time Faculty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HB 487 71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, RichardSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the use of funds contributed by or for a participant in the optional retirement program for faculty members of state institutions of higher education.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 559 71-0 (1989)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to eligibility for participation in the Texas State College and University Employees Uniform Insurance Benefits Act.
House: Higher Education
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 638 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the requirement that each institution of higher education establish a program or short course to assist certain faculty members to become proficient in the use of the English language.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 684 71-0 (1989)
Author: Linebarger, LibbySponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to mandatory retirement ages for tenured faculty at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1433 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to appointing faculty members or administrators of certain public senior colleges or universities to serve as liaisons to certain public school districts.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1444 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to appointing faculty members or administrators of certain public senior colleges or universities to serve as liaisons to certain public school districts.
House: Higher Education
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 1897 71-0 (1989)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to faculty representation on the governing boards of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2635 71-0 (1989)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the creation of the higher education grievance panel and to grievance procedures for employees of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Pending in committee
HB 2893 71-0 (1989)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the requirement that teaching assistants who teach certain freshman or sophomore courses at an institution of higher education be proficient in speaking, writing, and reading English.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3050 71-0 (1989)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Requiring all instructional personnel at state-supported colleges and universities to be proficient in the language of the majority of the students attending the institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 198 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Establishing a minimum salary for beginning faculty at state-supported senior colleges and universities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 253 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to eligibility for participation in the Texas State College and University Employees Uniform Insurance Benefits Act.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 291 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to mandatory retirement ages for tenured faculty at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Laid on table in committee
SB 928 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to faculty representation on the governing boards of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1279 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the higher education grievance panel and to grievance procedures for employees of public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
HB 470 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the requirement that any faculty member who teaches a course at an institution of higher education be proficient in the oral use of English.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1156 70-0 (1987)
Author: Cooper, Anne
Relating to mandatory retirement ages for tenured faculty at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1399 70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the requirement that an institution of higher education adopt rules regarding faculty workloads.
House: Higher Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 1402 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, AlbertSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to intellectual property.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HR 784 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Permitting the conference committee appointed to adjust the differences between the house and senate versions of HB1402.
SB 181 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the requirement that an institution of higher education adopt rules regarding faculty workloads.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 695 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Establishing a minimum salary for beginning faculty at state-supported senior colleges and universities.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/amendments
SB 908 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to faculty representation on the board of regents of the Texas State University System.
Senate: Education
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 1092 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to mandatory retirement ages for tenured faculty at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1301 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Cooper, Anne
Relating to the optional retirement program and changes necessary to comply with the Tax Reform Act of 1986.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SCR 49 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Directing the Coordinating Board to study faculty compensation at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HB 108 70-2 (1987)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the requirement that each institution of higher education establish a program or short course to assist certain faculty members to become proficient in the use of the English language.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 12 70-2 (1987)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to participation in the optional retirement program for faculty members employed in state-supported institutions of higher education.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 798 69-0 (1985)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the general academic institutions of higher education for faculty salaries.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 935 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to insurance coverage for employees of state colleges and universities.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 1083 69-0 (1985)
Author: Laney, James
Amending Article 5996a (which prohibits State employment of certain persons related to State officers) so as to exempt persons who have completed three full semesters as full time professors in a professional school in the two years immediately prior to the election or appointment of the State officer concerned, and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu in comm.
HB 1909 69-0 (1985)
Author: Shea, Gwyn
Amending Section 4(d), Article 3.50-3, Texas Insurance Code relating to authority to self-insure group insurance for state college and university employees; and declaring an emergency.
House: Insurance
Testimony received in committee
HB 1981 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the use of state facilities or equipment by a dental school faculty member.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1991 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the consequences of a member of the faculty at an institution of higher education being absent from work on a religious holy day.
House: Higher Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2228 69-0 (1985)
Author: Godwin, J. KellySponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the requirement that an institution of higher education adopt rules regarding faculty workloads.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Returned from Senate as amended
SB 295 69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Patrick, Kae
Relating to insurance coverage and funding of premiums for employees of state colleges and universities.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 837 69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, John
Amending Section 4(d), Article 3.50-3, Texas Insurance Code relating to authority to self-insure group insurance for state college and university employees; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1051 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the requirement that an institution of higher education adopt rules regarding faculty workloads.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1442 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the consequences of a member of the faculty at an institution of higher education being absent from work on a religious holy day.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SR 172 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Urging Texas universities to make strong and concerted efforts to attract eminent scholars to the arts and humanities.
HB 1537 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to requiring professors at institutions of higher education to teach in the public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 1895 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to grievance procedures for certain employees of institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2110 68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the establishment of a program to attract to and retain in this state eminent scholars.
House: Higher Education
No action taken
HB 2174 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the participation of certain college and university employees in health maintenance organizations.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HJR 110 68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Recommending to the Texas Education Agency, serious attention be given to securing adequate and appropriate representation of higher education faculty from the traditional disciplines of the science and liberal arts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HJR 111 68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Recommending to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System that serious attention be given to securing adequate and appropriate representation of higher education faculty.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HR 167 68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Recommending that serious attention be given to securing adequate and appropriate representation of higher education faculty from the traditional disciplines of the sciences and liberal arts.
House: Higher Education
HR 168 68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Recommending to the Texas Education Agency that serious attention be given to securing adequate and appropriate representation of higher education faculty from the traditional disciplines of the sciences and liberal arts.
House: Public Education
HR 564 68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, Bill
Suspending House Rules on SB752.
SB 264 68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to payment of certain insurance premiums for employees or retired employees of state colleges and universities.
Senate: Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 572 68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the establishment and administration of a fund and a program to attract to and retain in this state eminent scholars.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 833 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to salary deductions for dues to professional organizations by employees of institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 501 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, Buck
Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for service with certain colleges and universities.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Subcommittee on Pensions
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
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
HB 1274 67-0 (1981)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to unemployment compensation benefits for students.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1719 67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, BoSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to payroll deductions for investments for certain public employees, and to investments under the optional retirement program for faculty members of institutions of higher education.
House: Employment Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1779 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to coverage of part-time college faculty under the uniform group insurance program for college and university employees.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1780 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to membership and service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for part-time faculty members of certain institutions.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Subcommittee on Pensions
HB 1913 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to the award of tenure to faculty at public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2054 67-0 (1981)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to medical malpractice for medical staff and students of various institutions.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
SB 331 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Crawford, Bo
Relating to administration, coverage, and taxation under state college and university employees health insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 814 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to medical malpractice coverage for The University of Texas and Texas A&M University Systems, Texas Tech University School of Medicine and Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
House: Health Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 863 67-0 (1981)
Author: Richards, MikeSponsor: Simpson, Bob
Relating to the sources of grants for faculty members on development leaves of absence from public institutions of higher education, requiring an accounting of all grants.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1124 67-0 (1981)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the accrual of state leave and longevity pay for certain state employees previously employed by a school district, junior college district, or regional education service center.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SR 163 67-1 (1981)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Directing the chairman of the Senate Education Committee to appoint a subcommittee to study the operation and management of Texas medical schools and the compensation of teaching positions.
Senate: Education
HB 145 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Relating to employment contracts for faculty members at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 739 66-0 (1979)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to membership in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas by persons participating in the optional retirement program.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 1236 66-0 (1979)
Author: Caraway, Bill
Relating to faculty development at public senior colleges and universities.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1337 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Relating to periodic review and evaluation of tenured faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1675 66-0 (1979)
Author: Rains, Don
Relating to the collection of specific information concerning optional retirement program participants.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HB 1694 66-0 (1979)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to developmental leaves of absence for teachers and faculty members.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
SB 214 66-0 (1979)
Author: Short, E.L.Sponsor: Salinas, Froy
Relating to medical malpractice coverage for the medical staff and students of the Texas Tech University School of Medicine and the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 758 66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Crawford, Bo
Relating to the administration and coverage of group life, accident, and health insurance and programs for college and university employees and retired employees and exemption from taxation of certain premiums.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Comm. report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1012 65-0 (1977)
Author: Caraway, BillSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the establishment of guidelines for acadmeic workloads at state-supported institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
HB 1313 65-0 (1977)
Author: Florence, Buck
Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for service with certain colleges and universities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 93 65-0 (1977)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Adams, Herman
Relating to the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 95 65-0 (1977)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Adams, Herman
Relating to providing retirement annuity insurance and group life, accident, and health insurance for employees of public community.junior colleges and state senior colleges and universities as defined in the Act and retired employees as defined in the Act; designating this Act as the "Texas State College and University Employees Uniform Insurance Benefits Act."
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 136 65-0 (1977)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 252 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Robbins, Joe
Relating to workmen's compensation for employees of Texas Tech University, Pan Tech Farm, Texas Tech University School of Medicine at Lubbock, and other agencies under the direction and control of the board of regents of Texas Tech University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 391 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to certain medical malpractice protection provided by The University of Texas System and The Texas A&M University System.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 463 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to longevity pay for certain state employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 662 65-0 (1977)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the establishment of guidelines for academic workloads at state-supported institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 265 64-0 (1975)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to academic freedom, professional status, and dismissal of faculty members of junior or community colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 798 64-0 (1975)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to the reappropriation of certain funds to certain institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 837 64-0 (1975)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to the authorization for students and faculty members to serve as nonvoting members of the governing board of each state-supported senior college or university.
House: Higher Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1179 64-0 (1975)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to academic freedom, professional status, and dismissal of faculty members of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Reported from committee with substitute
HB 1513 64-0 (1975)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to withdrawing contributions to the optional retirement at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
SB 364 64-0 (1975)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Powers, Pike
Relating to the reappropriation of certain funds to certain institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 652 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to withdrawing contributions to the optional retirement program at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
SB 709 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to academic freedom, professional status, and dismissal of faculty members of institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 78 63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to academic freedom, academic responsibility, professional status, dismissal of faculty members, and guarantee of due process in public junior and community colleges.
House: Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HB 591 63-0 (1973)
Author: Bales, Larry
Relating to the optional teacher retirement program; extending the right to participate in the program to certain persons; designating the types of annuities available; providing for the right of election to participate in the program.
House: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 931 63-0 (1973)
Author: Parker, WaltSponsor: Creighton, Tom
Relating to the authority of the governing board of an institution of higher learning to grant a faculty member a faculty development leave.
House: Education Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HB 1103 63-0 (1973)
Author: Denton, Lane
Relating to programs of teacher training for the teaching of disadvantaged students in the public junior colleges.
House: Education
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1430 63-0 (1973)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to determining the qualifications, salary, and tenure of faculty members at state-supported institutions of higher education who hold bachelor of laws or doctor of jurisprudence degrees.
House: Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 1633 63-0 (1973)
Author: Foreman, WilsonSponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to the definition of "Optional Retirement Program"; amending Paragraph (6) of Section 51.352 of Subchapter G of Chapter 51, Title 3, Texas Education Code (
Acts of the 61st Legislature, as amended); concerning definitions to be given the words "Optional Retirement Program" when used in conjunction with the Optional Retirement System in the public institutions of higher education in the State of Texas; adding a Termination of Participation provision to the Optional Retirement System of Section 51.358 fo Subchapter G of Chapter 51, Title 3, Texas Education Code (Acts of the 61st Legislature, as amended); providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
House: Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
SB 79 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to academic freedom, professional status, and dismissal of faculty members of institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
SB 412 63-0 (1973)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to the optional teacher retirement program; extending the right to participate in the program to certain persons; designating the types of annuities available; providing for the right of election to participate in the program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 501 63-0 (1973)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the option of certain faculty members to rejoin the optional retirement system after becoming a member of the teacher retirement system.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably
SB 929 63-0 (1973)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the optional retirement program for faculty members at institutions of higher education; defining the program and providing for termination of participation in the program.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably as amended
HB 46 62-0 (1971)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to providing that a spouse of a teacher, professor, or other employee at a state-supported institution of higher education is not entitled, as such, to an exemption from the residency requirement which applies to the payment of tuition and fees.
HB 327 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jungmichel, Charles
Relating to establishing minimum standards for teaching load requirements of faculty members in Texas public senior colleges and universities paid from the appropriation for "Faculty Salaries".
HB 514 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, DelwinSponsor: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to regulations governing the absence of faculty members of state-supported colleges and universities.
HB 520 62-0 (1971)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to prohibiting certain disruptive activities at state-supported institutions of higher education, providing sanctions for persons who engage in disruptive activities.
HB 905 62-0 (1971)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to tuition of certain students at institutions of collegiate rank.
HB 939 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to reports of teaching hours and retirement and other fringe benefits by academic personnel of state-supported institutions of higher education.
HB 940 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to employment contracts with academic employees of state-supported institutions of higher education.
HB 959 62-0 (1971)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean
Relating to leaves of absence for faculty members of state-supported institutions of higher learning.
HB 1340 62-0 (1971)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to academic freedom, tenure, and dismissal of faculty members of institutions of higher education,.
HCR 154 62-0 (1971)
Author: Calhoun, FrankSponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Recommending continuation of the work of the Committee on Faculty Compensation in the area of college and university faculty fringe benefits.
HR 524 62-0 (1971)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean | et. al.
Creating an interim committee to study teaching loads in Texas colleges.
HR 561 62-0 (1971)
Author: Parker, Walt
Creating an interim committee to study classroom hours taught by full-time professors and instructors at state colleges and universities.
SB 394 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to academic freedom, tenure, and dismissal of faculty members of institutions of higher education.
HB 549 61-0 (1969)
Author: Thomas, Bob Loyd "Bobby"
Relating authorizing a faculty member participating in an Optional Retirement Program and the Governing Board of the institution of higher education with which he is employed to enter into a salary reduction agreement instead of having the participating member's salary deducted.
HB 570 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bass, III, Thomas Hutcheson "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to providing faculty development leaves to faculty members of public junior colleges; providing for severability.
HB 988 61-0 (1969)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to Workmen's Compensation Insurance for certain employees of the institutions and agencies under the direction or government of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University).
HB 992 61-0 (1969)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to declaring and implementing public policy relating to academic freedom, tenure and dismissal of faculty members of institutions of higher education.
HB 1245 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to the purchase and maintenance of certain insurance coverage for and on behalf of employees of State Colleges and Universities.
HCR 53 61-0 (1969)
Author: Solomon, Mack Neal
Requesting that governing boards of all public colleges and universities require that at least eighty percent of staff teach a minimum of nine hours a week or equivalent.
SB 279 61-0 (1969)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a faculty member participating in an Optional Retirement Program and the Governing Board of the institution of higher education with which he is employed to enter into a salary reduction agreement instead of having the participating member's salary deducted.
SB 280 61-0 (1969)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al.
Relating to providing faculty development leaves to faculty members of public junior colleges.
SB 512 61-0 (1969)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to declaring and implementing public policy relating to academic freedom, tenure and dismissal of faculty members of institutions of higher education.
SB 528 61-0 (1969)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the extending of the Optional Retirement Program to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System; authorizing the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System and the Central Education Agency to enter into agreements with their respective employees for the purchase of annuities.
SCR 32 61-0 (1969)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Authorizing the appointment of a Faculty Compensation Committee.
HB 669 60-0 (1967)
Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed | et. al.
Relating to concerning faculty development leaves of absence for faculty members of state institutions of higher learning.
HB 670 60-0 (1967)
Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed | et. al.
Relating to an optional retirement program for teachers and administrative personnel employed by State-supported institutions of higher education and annuity and insurance contracts issued for these and related purposes.
HB 1237 60-0 (1967)
Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed
Relating to the exemption of faculty members and researchers and of the spouses and children of regular, full-time faculty members and researchers at state institutions of higher education or public junior colleges from payment of tuition at state institutions of higher education or public junior colleges.
HB 1338 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wayne, Ralph Erskine
Relating to removing the power of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to develop and recommend standards for tenure.
SB 140 60-0 (1967)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to giving teaching and research personnel at institutions of higher education an election to receive their salaries on a nine-month or 12-month basis.
SB 292 60-0 (1967)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al.
Relating to an optional retirement program for teachers and administrative personnel employed by state-supported institutions of higher education and annuity and insurance contracts issued for these and related purposes.
SB 293 60-0 (1967)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al.
Relating to faculty development leaves of absence for faculty members of State institutions of higher learning.
SCR 9 60-0 (1967)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Directing the continuation of the Committee on Faculty Compensation in State Colleges and Universities.
SCR 75 60-0 (1967)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Instructing the Governor to return S. B. No. 292 to the Senate Enrolling Clerk in order to make certain corrections.
HB 263 59-0 (1965)
Author: Roberts, Ronald Edd
Relating to preservation of political rights of teachers and other employees of state institutions of higher education.
HB 615 59-0 (1965)
Author: Roberts, Ronald Edd
Relating to grounds and procedures for termination of employment of a faculty member of any State institution of higher learning and establishment of rules and regulations therefor.
HB 632 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cherry, Horace Dicken "Dick"
Relating to faculty development leaves of absence for faculty members of State institutions of higher learning.
HB 675 59-0 (1965)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James | et. al.
Relating to permitting Texas State institutions of higher learning to apply and collect resident rather than nonresident tuition rates to resident teachers or professors or other employees of Texas State institutions of higher learning or their husbands or wives or children without regard for the length of time they may have resided in Texas.
SB 103 59-0 (1965)
Author: Richter, Walter Hoppe
Relating to faculty development leaves of absence for faculty members of State institutions of higher learning.
SB 309 59-0 (1965)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to grounds and procedures for termination of employment of a faculty member of any State institution of higher learning and establishment of rules and regulations therefor.
SB 346 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to permitting Texas state institutions of college rank to apply and collect resident rather than non-resident tuition rates to resident teachers or professors or other employees of Texas state institutions of college rank or their husbands or wives or children without regard for the length of time they may have resided in Texas.
SCR 26 59-0 (1965)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" | et. al.
Requesting the creation of the Committee on Faculty Compensation in State-supported colleges and universities.
HB 280 58-0 (1963)
Author: Roberts, Ronald Edd | et. al.
Relating to grounds and procedure for termination of employment of a faculty member of any state institution of higher education.
HB 498 58-0 (1963)
Author: Isaacks, Maud | et. al.
Relating to preservation of political rights of teachers and other employees of state institutions of higher education.
HB 543 58-0 (1963)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to the Board of Regents of the State Teachers Colleges of Texas and to colleges under its supervision and control; recognizing the power of the Board or of any college president to suspend or dismiss any teacher, faculty member or administrator before expiration of the individual's contract of employment, but providing that such action must be based on good cause.
HB 559 58-0 (1963)
Author: Mann, Jr., Dudley R. | et. al.
Relating to sabbatical leaves of absence for faculty members of state-supported colleges and universities.
SB 45 58-0 (1963)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to grounds and procedures for termination of employment of a faculty member of any state institution of higher education.
SB 225 58-0 (1963)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to preservation of political rights of teachers and other employees of state institutions of higher education.
SB 227 58-0 (1963)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to sabbatical leaves of absence for faculty members of state-supported colleges and universities.
HB 453 57-0 (1961)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm
Relating to sabbatical leaves of absence for faculty members of State-supported colleges and universities.
HB 548 57-0 (1961)
Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun" | et. al.
Relating to providing requirements for the holders of any office or public trust in this state, or employment in public schools, public junior colleges, and state colleges and universities: setting out administrative procedures for filing and inspection, making violation an offense and prescribing the penalty therefor.
HB 986 57-0 (1961)
Author: Struve, Joseph Daniel | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the filing of oaths with the registrar or president of any State-supported college or university as a prerequisite to registration.
SB 109 57-0 (1961)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to providing that teachers and other employees of the public school system of Texas or state-supported institutions of higher learning shall not be required to participate, nor prevented from participating in political activities at any level; providing that such political activity or failure to participate shall not be considered as a condition of employment, rehire, contract extension or discharge from employment; providing such persons are expressly prohibited from using school time, equipment, or funds for the furtherance of any political group or party.
SB 222 57-0 (1961)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to providing for the Comptroller of Public Accounts to make salary payments to State colleges and universities for teachers and employees thereof.
HB 155 57-1 (1961)
Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed
Relating to amending a certain Act to provide that children of full-time professors and administrators at State-supported institutions of collegiate rank shall not be required to pay any tuition charge.
HB 64 57-3 (1962)
Author: Gibbens, Wayne B. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Boards of Education of Public Schools of Texas and the Governing Boards of State supported institutions of higher education to purchase annuities for their employees.
SB 17 57-3 (1962)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Boards of Education of Public Schools of Texas and the Governing Boards of state-supported institutions of higher education to purchase annuities for their employees.
HB 495 56-0 (1959)
Author: Lewis, Ben H. | et. al.
Relating to providing requirements for employment in public schools, public junior colleges, and state colleges and universities; setting out administrative procedures for filing and inspection, making violation an offense and prescribing the penalty therefor.
HB 558 56-0 (1959)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit" | et. al.
Relating to providing that teachers and other employees of the public free school system of Texas and of the institutions of higher learning which are tax supported in whole or in part shall not be required to participate, nor prevented from participating in political activities at any level.
SB 238 56-0 (1959)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to providing that teachers and other employees of the public school system of Texas or state-supported institutions of higher learning shall not be required to participate, nor prevented from participating in political activities at any level.
HB 96 55-0 (1957)
Author: Dewey, Jr., Brownrigg Hefferron "Browny"
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to Workmen's Compensation Insurance for certain employees of the institutions and agencies under the direction or government of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, so as to define the term "Workman".
SB 19 55-0 (1957)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to Workmen's Compensation Insurance for certain employees of the institutions and agencies under the direction or government of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, defining the term "Workman."
HB 504 54-0 (1955)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton
Relating to prohibiting certain officers and employees of the public school system and public institutions of higher learning from acting as agent or attorney for publishers, manufacturers or sellers of textbooks, encyclopedias, reference books, or books used in the schools, or school apparatus or equipment.
HB 227 53-0 (1953)
Author: Blair, Anita
Relating to providing for first consideration of employment of physically handicapped persons by schools, colleges, and universities of this State.
HB 253 53-0 (1953)
Author: Blair, Anita
Relating to providing for fingerprinting of all teachers, instructors and professors in all public institutions of learning; prohibiting pay without having been fingerprinted; providing for the keeping of records.
HB 801 53-0 (1953)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to exempt members of the faculty of a reputable college or school of pharmacy recognized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy where such faculty members who are registered pharmacists, perform their services for the sole benefit of such college or school.
SJR 6 53-0 (1953)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing for crediting to members of either the Teacher Retirement System or the Employees Retirement System of Texas all services rendered, as either a teacher, or a person employed in the public schools, colleges, and universities of the State, or as an appointive officer or employee of the State, for retirement benefits under either of said Systems.
HB 698 52-0 (1951)
Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for the preservation and disposition of oaths, affidavits, or affirmations filed, required of persons in attendance at or employed by State supported Universities and colleges.
HB 671 51-0 (1949)
Author: Willis, Phillip LaFrance
Relating to providing for the disposition of fees collected by members of the administrative and teaching staffs of tax supported colleges and universities of the State of Texas; providing a savings clause; repealing conflicting laws.
HB 807 51-0 (1949)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton | et. al.
Relating to defining "academic freedom", "black listing" by schools, colleges, universities, and associations of schools, colleges and universities and prohibiting the same against schools, colleges and universities resident within the State of Texas, and prescribing penalties necessary and incident thereto.
HB 837 51-0 (1949)
Author: Hanna, Sam C. | et. al.
Relating to regulating and providing safeguards in the employment and admission of persons in State-supported universities and colleges; to provide for an oath; to provide for the expulsion or dismissal of certain students and employees under certain conditions; providing for appeal.
SB 68 51-0 (1949)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy | et. al.
Relating to amending Subsection 2 of Section 2, Acts 1947, 50th Legislature, Workmen's Compensation Law for employees, etc., of Texas A.&M College; providing a savings clause.
HB 326 50-0 (1947)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to providing Workmen's Compensation Insurance for certain employees of the institutions and agencies under the direction or government of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas; prescribing duties of clerks of courts in compensation cases under this Law; prescribing penalty for failure to perform such duties; suspending all laws ad parts of laws in conflict herewith to the extent of the conflict.
HB 665 50-0 (1947)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton
Relating to authorizing State agencies with responsibility and authority for public education to make group insurance contracts; containing a saving clause.
SB 14 49-0 (1945)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to defining certain duties of the governing board of the institutions of higher learning of Texas specifically defining the method of employing members of the faculty and specifically defining the procedure of dismissing members of the faculty.
HB 132 47-0 (1941)
Author: Benton, J. A. "Captain" | et. al.
Relative to providing further safeguards for public educational funds; providing for the filing of affidavits swearing allegiance to the United States of America; pledging support and defense of the Constitution; providing any teachers or instructors in tax-supported schools, colleges, or universities in this State who shall expound doctrines which are in any way inimical to the Constitution of the United States to be dismissed from such service.
HJR 38 47-0 (1941)
Author: McDonald, Sr., William Thomas
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting the Accounting Officers of this State to draw and pay warrants for salaries to officers of the United States Army or Navy who are assigned to duties in State Institutions of higher education.
SB 38 47-0 (1941)
Author: Fain, Jr., Clement Franklin "Clem"
Relating to providing for oath of allegiance for certain persons and to provide further safeguards for public educational funds.
SB 333 47-0 (1941)
Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton
Relating to amending a certain Act fixing appropriations for educational institutions of higher learning for the biennium beginning September 1, 1939, and ending August 31, 1941.
SJR 20 47-0 (1941)
Author: York, Joseph Alton
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to permit the accounting officers of this State to draw and pay warrants for salaries to officers of the United States Army or Navy who are assigned to duties in State Institutions of higher education.
HB 762 46-0 (1939)
Author: Daniel, Sr., Marion Price
Relating to providing that all members of the Texas University School of Law Faculty shall be required to pass the State Bar Exam; and giving the present members of the faculty one year within to qualify.
HB 1131 46-0 (1939)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the teaching of communism, fascism, nazism or any other "ism" compromising a collectivist form of government in public schools, colleges and universities in this State; providing for the dismissal of any teacher of professor teaching or advocating any such subject.
HB 90 41-0 (1929)
Author: Harper, James W. | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful for any teacher, or other instructor, in any university, college, normal, public school or other educational institution of this State, which is supported in whole or in part from public funds derived by State or local taxation, to teach as a fact that mankind evolved from a lower order of animals; providing penalties.
House: Education
SB 231 40-0 (1927)
Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie"
Relating to authorizing Board of Regents to grant leaves of abscence in State educational institutions to teachers and professors to the end that they may prosecute and continue their studies and preparation in other colleges and universities after they have served a certain length of time in the State educational institutions of this State.
HB 12 40-1 (1927)
Author: Teer, Claude Duval
Relating to making appropriations to pay the salaries of officers and employees of certain educational institutions, and other expenses of maintaining and conducting them as follows to-wit; Agricultural and Mechanical College, State Experimental Stations, Extension Service and Forestry Department.
HB 586 39-0 (1925)
Author: Blount, Eugene H.
Relating to making appropriations to pay the salaries of officers and employees of certain educational institutions.
House: Appropriations
SB 4 37-1 (1921)
Author: Dudley, Richard M.
Relating to providing general appropriations for the various educational institutions of the State.
SB 1 37-2 (1921)
Author: Dudley, Richard M.
Relating to making appropriations to pay the salaries of officers and employees of certain educational institutions.
SB 159 36-0 (1919)
Author: Hopkins, Sr., George Milton
Relating to making an emergency appropriation for the further maintenance for the remainder of the regular session and for summer session of 1919 of the College of Industrial Arts.
HB 91 36-2 (1919)
Author: Thomas, Charles Graham
Relating to making appropriations to pay the salaries of officers and employees of certain Educational Institutions, and other expenses for maintaining and conducting them, for the years beginning September 1st, 1919 and ending August 31st, 1921.
HB 113 36-2 (1919)
Author: Johnson, Thomas S.
Relating to authorizing and directing the Board of Regents of the University and Texas and the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College to expend any surplus funds heretofore appropriated.
SB 94 36-2 (1919)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass
Relating to authorizing and directing the Board of Regents of the University of Texas and the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College to expend any surplus funds heretofore appropriated which cover unexpended or partially expended salaries no used up to the end of August 31, 1919.
SB 103 36-2 (1919)
Author: Westbrook, Ed
Relating to making appropriations to pay the salaries of officers and employees of certain Educational Institutions and other expenses of maintaining and conducting them.
SB 148 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hopkins, Sr., George Milton
Relating to making an emergency appropriation to pay additional teachers during the remainder of the regular session of the North Texas State Normal College and to supply an omission in the appropriation for the summer session of 1917.
HB 9 34-1 (1915)
Author: Wagstaff, J. M.
Relating to making appropriations to pay the salaries of officers and employees of certain educational institutions and other expenses of maintaining and conducting them.
SB 7 34-1 (1915)
Author: Cowell, Silas Benjamin
Relating to making appropriations to pay the salaries of officers and employees of certain educational institutions and other expenses of maintaining and conducting them.
HB 190 26-0 (1899)
Relating to authorizing and directing the president and board of directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to employ an expert entomologist, whose duty it shall be to devise means, if possible, of destroying the "Mexican boll weevil," and other insect pests, and to perform the duties of professor of entomology in the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, and appropriating five thousand dollars for the purpose of carrying out this act into effect.
