HB 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 8 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Purchasing--State | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 38 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and the provision of public education funding by increasing the rates of certain state taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 584 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 750 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Junior College Districts | Libraries & Librarians
HB 1114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the service area of the Blinn Junior College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Junior College Districts | HARRIS COUNTY
HB 1338 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the participation of community-based organizations in workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1636 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
HB 1755 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1816 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the governing board of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
HB 2177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to establishing a digital course materials pilot program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2264 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to requiring public junior colleges to award course credit to students who hold a Child Development Associate credential.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2368 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to requirements for certain skills development fund grant proposals.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2407 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
HB 3048 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the authority of certain public institutions of higher education to offer programs and courses in junior college district service areas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate of certain junior college districts.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3296 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to reporting requirements regarding certain data related to students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3486 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to higher education curricula, including course enrollment and credit and degree and certificate programs.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 3632 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the establishment of a housing assistance pilot program to assist certain students enrolled in public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 3674 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit grant program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3676 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4330 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4448 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4454 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the administration of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HB 4470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, and licensure and training requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 4631 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the establishment of the Opportunity High School Diploma pilot program.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4722 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 5102 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to safety and security audits at a school district or public junior college district and requiring deficiencies identified in those audits to be corrected.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 5330 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT
HJR 186 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the junior college endowment fund and dedicating the interest and other investment income from money in the fund to reduce the cost of tuition at public junior colleges in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Governor | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | OFFICE OF SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRUANCY
SB 35 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 364 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the service area of the Blinn Junior College District.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Junior College Districts | HARRIS COUNTY
SB 428 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the limitation on the number of baccalaureate degree programs a public junior college may offer.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 429 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the requirements for a public junior college to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer a baccalaureate degree program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to authorizing of any Community College District to offer a baccalaureate degree program in the field of education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 592 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 672 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
SB 692 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
SB 709 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, licensure and training requirements, and school marshal uniforms or badges.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Weapons
SB 1201 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1733 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a housing assistance pilot program to assist certain students enrolled in public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Homeless Persons
SB 1799 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a restriction on an employment contract entered into by the governing board of a junior college district.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--General
SB 1876 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1887 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the requirements for the early college education program and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1987 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, KevinSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY AT DALLAS | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY AT HOUSTON
SB 2029 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
SB 2032 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to adult high school charter school programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ADULT EDUCATION | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 2139 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the establishment of the Opportunity High School Diploma program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ADULT EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2240 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to establishing a digital textbook and learning materials subscription pilot program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2297 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to emergency operations plans for school districts and public junior colleges to promote safe and positive schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 2363 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 2539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SB 2581 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT
HB 141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 204 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing panic alert devices in classrooms.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALERT SYSTEM | ALYSSA'S LAW | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 588 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HB 781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 885 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NAVARRO COLLEGE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the inclusion of transfer pathways in the guidelines addressing transfer practices published by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to authorizing the Collin County Community College District to offer a baccalaureate degree program in the field of education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to student success-based funding recommendations for certain continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1723 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to junior college district territory annexation and program approval in certain counties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Junior College Districts | FORT BEND COUNTY | MCLENNAN COUNTY | POTTER COUNTY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 1881 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property leased to and used by certain educational organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2645 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the election of certain junior college district trustees by plurality vote.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General | LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT | SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
HB 2765 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit grant program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3003 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Program to support workforce education at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3348 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of baccalaureate degree programs certain public junior colleges may offer.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3351 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3353 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3431 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the annexation of Reeves County to the Odessa College District; expanding tax authority.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| City Government--Annexation | Education--Junior College Districts | ODESSA COLLEGE | REEVES COUNTY
HB 3659 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or other disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS
HB 3668 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the administration of assessment instruments in public schools, eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation, and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which the operations of the district or campus are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials.
House: State Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Libraries & Librarians | SURPLUS PROPERTY
HB 3776 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to criminal background checks for certain persons employed by certain public school contractors.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 3806 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with public junior colleges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Junior College Districts | Weapons
HB 3892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Governor | INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COUNCIL | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4361 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to off-campus workforce education or lower-division programs offered by a public institution of higher education at the request of an employer.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4403 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
HJR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS
SB 34 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 176 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the award of a grant under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program to certain students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 628 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the service areas of the Bee County College District and the Del Mar College-Corpus Christi Junior College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BEE COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT | DEL MAR COLLEGE-CORPUS CHRISTI JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Junior College Districts | JIM WELLS COUNTY
SB 649 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 942 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 959 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Romero, Ramon
Relating to student success-based funding recommendations for certain continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1058 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1095 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to notice regarding the availability to public school students of college credit and work-based education programs and subsidies for fees paid to take certain advanced placement tests.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
SB 1102 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Program to support workforce education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1198 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1277 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 1300 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of baccalaureate degree programs certain public junior colleges may offer.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COLLIN COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1518 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the annexation of Reeves County to the Odessa College District; expanding tax authority.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| City Government--Annexation | Education--Junior College Districts | ODESSA COLLEGE | REEVES COUNTY
SB 1531 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to formula funding for excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education and to the tuition rate that may be charged for those credit hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1665 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to courses offered jointly by public junior colleges and independent school districts.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 2005 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to off-campus workforce education or lower-division programs offered by a public institution of higher education at the request of an employer.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 2039 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 35 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 72 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 74 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 98 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--District | COVID-19 | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 99 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--District | COVID-19 | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to public school safety measures and procedures.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FIRE MARSHAL | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to establishing a pilot project to offer student loans for certain courses offered by a public junior college.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | TARRANT COUNTY
HB 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to student success-based funding recommendations for certain continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 257 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a policy requiring certain public primary and secondary schools to provide local law enforcement agencies certain information regarding certain individuals authorized to carry a handgun on a campus.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 355 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to junior college district territory annexation and program approval in certain counties.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 630 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 645 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of certain trustees of the Blinn Junior College District.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational
HB 976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to public school safety and security measures, policies, and procedures.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1203 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the transfer of a limitation established by a county, municipality, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1288 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety
HB 1469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund and to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1596 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the appraised value of the income-producing tangible personal property owned by certain veteran-owned businesses during the businesses' initial period of operation in this state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1621 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public junior college district by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1712 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Junior College Districts | INNOVATIVE ADULT CAREER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HB 1749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NAVARRO COLLEGE
HB 1759 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the core curriculum at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1943 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the inclusion of transfer pathways in the guidelines addressing transfer practices published by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 2193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for South Texas College to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
HB 2197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
HB 2727 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2824 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the pilot program for assessing public school students in writing under an alternative method.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 2843 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the examinations required for a barbering or cosmetology license.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COSMETOLOGISTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 2918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3048 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the approval of certain degree programs by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the award of a grant under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program to certain students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3165 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT
HB 3601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the recognition by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of competency-based education degree plans for members of the Texas military forces.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 3797 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the alignment of courses between educational entities in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3835 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 4010 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4018 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 4019 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4165 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board include the number of commercial driver's license training program certificates awarded by a public junior college in measuring the achievement of certificate and degree completion goals under the state's master plan for higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| City Government--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Purchasing--State | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 60 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the transfer of a limitation established by a county, city or town, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 69 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the market value of income-producing tangible personal property owned by a veteran-owned business during the business's initial period of operation in this state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STUDENT LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 33 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to cybersecurity for information resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
SB 193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to courses offered jointly by public junior colleges and independent school districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 330 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the award of a grant under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program to certain students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Finance | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 465 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
SB 502 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to requiring certain institutions of higher education to issue reports on the transferability of credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 570 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 972 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1276 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 1356 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the approval of certain degree programs by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a career mentoring pilot program for certain students who are veterans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
No action taken in committee
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
SB 1539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for certain students who are veterans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
No action taken in committee
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans
SB 1724 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain state programs to address the workforce needs of members of the United States military and their dependents.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1877 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain student information.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1923 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2051 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the administration of a practical examination by a junior college or career school or college.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COSMETOLOGISTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational
SB 2206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding the members of the governing body of an independent school district or a public junior college district on the district's Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 2280 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2343 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to courses offered jointly by certain public junior colleges and independent school districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT | LEE COLLEGE DISTRICT | LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT | SAN JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICT
SB 2344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 2347 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to eliminating resident tuition rates and fees charged to students residing outside of a junior college district.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 2411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BORDER | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 17 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Higher Education Innovation Accelerator for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the use of the skills development fund to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 272 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 328 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to state and federal laws regarding immigrants or immigration, including the enforcement of those laws by certain governmental entities and the use of consular identity documents for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 655 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 832 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to state funding for baccalaureate degree programs offered at certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 961 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, JustinSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the election of junior college district trustees.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
HB 971 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 973 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HB 1192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1198 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1212 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 1369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1472 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to investment by a public junior college district of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Junior College Districts | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1526 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the provision of certain state benefits to certain peace officers and certain active and retired employees of community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 1540 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to counseling regarding postsecondary education for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 1561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions limiting the offering of courses by a public junior college within the service area of another public junior college.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1563 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of the Texas State Technical College System to offer technical-vocational courses or programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 1580 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 1602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 1628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 1638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1828 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 1947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2194 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the board of trustees of the Weatherford Junior College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General | WEATHERFORD JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
HB 2251 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 2637 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 2729 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to an inventory of credentials and certificates that may be earned by a public high school student through a career and technology education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2790 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to funding for certain apprenticeship training programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2901 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 2902 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HB 2975 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to requiring public junior colleges to report certain financial and instructional information for certain instructional locations.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | THE JUNIOR COLLEGE FUNDING AND REPORTING TRANSPARENCY ACT
HB 2994 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to workforce continuing education offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3327 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3396 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to establishing a pilot project to offer student loans for certain courses offered by a public junior college.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | TARRANT COUNTY
HB 3397 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to formula funding for continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3512 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the establishment of a junior college by certain independent school districts.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 3527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 3568 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LONE STAR COLLEGE
HB 3610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Higher Education Innovation Accelerator for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 3629 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the Brazosport College District to offer a baccalaureate degree program in nursing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 3796 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the transfer of territory between junior college district service areas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 4055 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4063 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4092 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 4216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to required notice to certain students at public lower-division institutions of higher education regarding skills development job training or incentive programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4251 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to an exemption from tuition and required fees at public institutions of higher education for undergraduate students from low-income families.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 4276 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the Paris Junior College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Junior College Districts | PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE
SB 128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges and to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 201 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 286 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Junior College Districts | TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SB 352 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
SB 367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 534 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the expansion of applied workforce learning opportunities in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Industry Internship Challenge.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 598 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 644 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Science & Technology
SB 645 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
SB 719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect, study, and report certain data regarding workforce education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 732 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of public junior colleges to offer certain courses and programs, including under agreements with independent school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
SB 802 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study and report regarding best practices in the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 834 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to state funding for baccalaureate degree programs offered at certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to limitations on courses that may be offered for dual credit by school districts and public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
SB 1328 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 1396 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Clarendon College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CLARENDON COLLEGE | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1468 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1531 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1569 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1586 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing certain counties and municipalities to establish a minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1604 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the establishment of a junior college by certain independent school districts.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
SB 1746 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to workforce continuing education offered by public junior colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1925 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 1926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SB 2032 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the authority of the Texas State Technical College System to offer technical-vocational courses or programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 2086 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students and course credit within the public higher education system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 2118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
SB 2122 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 2246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the board of trustees of the Weatherford Junior College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General | WEATHERFORD JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
SB 2247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the Paris Junior College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE
HB 292 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 298 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 299 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to notification by a public junior college to a school district of certain students referred to developmental coursework.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 382 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to public junior college district branch campuses, including a requirement that the South Texas Community College District adopt and implement a plan to expand opportunity for instructional programs in a certain location.
House: Higher Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| EDCOUCH, CITY OF | Education--Junior College Districts | ELSA, CITY OF | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HB 494 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Spitzer, Stuart | et. al.
Relating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HB 935 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1155 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of the Recruit Texas Program to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1173 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 1384 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1405 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions or expenditures filed in connection with certain offices.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 1410 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Education--Junior College Districts | Purchasing--Local
HB 1553 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1574 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to limitations imposed on baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1583 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to block scheduling for certain associate degree and certificate programs at public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1612 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information to students and school districts regarding student performance on Texas Success Initiative assessment instruments.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1712 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--Workforce Development | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE
HB 1887 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
HB 1903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of funds to campuses in the Blinn Junior College District service area.
House: Higher Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational
HB 1916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PEACE OFFICERS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2138 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the online publication of information regarding campus expenditures made by junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2231 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 2361 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2402 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2423 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2517 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2621 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the board of trustees of the Blinn Junior College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational
HB 2628 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2812 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the limit on junior college courses that a high school student may enroll in for dual credit and the calculation of average daily attendance for a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2876 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | GILLESPIE COUNTY
HB 2994 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the transfer of territory between junior college district service areas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 3062 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3248 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to state agency procedures and policies to protect and properly destroy certain information that identifies an individual.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3348 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3367 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3384 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of certain transfer students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3492 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a permanent endowment to support the construction, acquisition, improvement, and equipping of buildings, facilities, and other improvements at public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3498 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the development of transfer associate degree programs to facilitate the transfer of students from public junior colleges to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3521 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the establishment of limited purpose public junior college districts by certain independent school districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 3654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the fiscal transparency of political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3836 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 3998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes demonstration program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HJR 136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a permanent endowment to support the construction, acquisition, improvement, and equipping of buildings, facilities, and other improvements at public junior and community colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees
SB 43 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
SB 271 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 347 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SB 386 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | Safety | Weapons
SB 399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 495 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE | Education--Junior College Districts | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GONZALES COUNTY | VICTORIA COLLEGE
SB 947 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1004 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to courses and programs offered jointly by certain public junior colleges and independent school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HARRIS COUNTY
SB 1042 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1189 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the establishment of a multidisciplinary studies associate degree program at each public junior college.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1199 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Education--Junior College Districts | Purchasing--Local
SB 1351 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to transferring to the Texas Workforce Commission certain duties of the comptroller related to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1400 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1470 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1480 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1488 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements by trustees of an independent school district and a junior college district; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Ethics
SB 1514 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the establishment of limited purpose public junior college districts by certain independent school districts.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
SB 1810 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 2017 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--Workforce Development | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE
SB 2042 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the board of trustees of the Blinn Junior College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational
HB 28 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
HB 407 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Weatherford College District service area.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HOOD COUNTY | WEATHERFORD COLLEGE
HB 437 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to career and technical education and workforce development grant programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 774 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 813 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 834 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 862 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the transfer of the limitation on school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to a subsequent homestead of that person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1071 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1251 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | HARRIS COUNTY | LEE COLLEGE | LONE STAR COLLEGE
HB 1373 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Education--Junior College Districts | Purchasing--Local
HB 1478 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the selection of certain members of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1484 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 1500 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a workforce high school diploma program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1618 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to limitations imposed on baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1629 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to information prepared by the Texas Education Agency for public school students regarding institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1784 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to the provision of career and technology education courses in certain partnership programs to provide high school dropout recovery.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1805 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
HB 1834 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public junior colleges to certain undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1974 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to certain duties of public junior colleges and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in relation to baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1993 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility and educating hunters on that subject; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 2103 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to education research centers and the sharing of educational data between state agencies; redesignating certain fees as charges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2181 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2203 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation, including the establishment of a workforce certification program and the elimination of certain tax discounts to fund the program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2448 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to tuition for certain students residing outside of a junior college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2474 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to taxes and bonds for a junior college district branch campus.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| County Government--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
HB 2668 83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of certain junior college districts.
House: Technology Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 2675 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | DIVORCE | Education--Junior College Districts | Family--Marriage Relationship | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2713 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to making auxiliary and institutional funds of a state institution of higher education subject to legislative appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2760 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 2883 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIDALGO COUNTY | Labor--Workforce Development | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PHARR, CITY OF | Political Subdivisions | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | Safety | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3028 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the use of the skills development fund and other funds available to the Texas Workforce Commission to support certain joint credit courses offered by school districts under agreements with lower-division institutions of higher education.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Labor--Workforce Development | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3331 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to complaints against peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3332 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to junior college district territory annexation and program approval in certain counties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| BROWN COUNTY | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3364 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the payment of resident tuition and fees by certain high school students who enroll in dual credit courses.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to authorizing a public junior college district to exempt from the payment of tuition and fees certain students enrolled concurrently in certain training programs and adult education courses.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3659 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the Houston Community College System District service area.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Junior College Districts | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | PEARLAND, CITY OF
HB 3662 83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Texas Workforce Innovation Needs Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3855 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to fiscal matters.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3899 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the Texarkana College District.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXARKANA COLLEGE DISTRICT
HJR 119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | DIVORCE | Education--Junior College Districts | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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
| ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees
SB 359 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the selection of certain members of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 414 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study and report regarding authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs to address regional workforce needs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 439 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Weatherford College District service area.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HOOD COUNTY | WEATHERFORD COLLEGE
SB 441 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 488 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to discounted utility rates for public educational institutions; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 726 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 779 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 788 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a workforce high school diploma program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 860 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to the provision of career and technology education courses in certain partnership programs to provide high school dropout recovery.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 922 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 1200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Junior College Districts | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Labor--Workforce Development | Legislature | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | TEXAS COMMANDER'S COUNCIL | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 1399 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of proceeds from a junior college district branch campus maintenance tax.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| County Government--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
SB 1570 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Education--Junior College Districts | Purchasing--Local
SB 1668 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1812 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the Optional Retirement Program.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1855 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Lavender, George
Relating to the Texarkana College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXARKANA COLLEGE DISTRICT
HB 9 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to student success-based funding for and reporting regarding public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 67 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the creation of a literacy center pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LITERACY
HB 136 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on dropping courses at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
HB 650 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to property held by certain junior colleges and presumed abandoned.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 723 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the Lone Star College System District service area.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Junior College Districts | LONE STAR COLLEGE
HB 947 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--Rural | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 991 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 992 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1167 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or public junior colleges and public technical institutes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Weapons
HB 1185 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1206 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to training for members of governing boards of public junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1337 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1420 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the number of courses that students may drop under certain circumstances at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1436 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to a joint election for trustees of an independent school district.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1495 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the application of the Information Resources Management Act to public junior colleges and public junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1508 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 2280 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the composition of the permanent advisory committee to advise the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the implementation of the ad valorem tax exemption for pollution control property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2339 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the authority of Sul Ross State University to offer certain degree and certificate programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 2433 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2440 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the creation of a Texas Junior College System office.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2797 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to elimination of the requirement that school districts and public junior college districts conduct periodic safety and security audits of district facilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Safety
HB 2911 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to guaranteed student loans and alternative education loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2913 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the operation of dropout recovery programs by certain public junior colleges in partnership with school districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
HB 3286 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that developmental coursework required for entering undergraduate students at four-year public institutions of higher education be completed at a public junior college.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3315 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an adjustment of the limitations on school district, county, municipal, and junior college district ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 3361 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to financial oversight of junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3457 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the selection of certain members of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3514 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to student eligibility for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3634 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to including additional territory in the state in a junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3688 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the collection of contributions by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Junior College Districts | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3689 82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to The University of Texas at Brownsville, including its partnership agreement with the Texas Southmost College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HJR 153 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to pass laws relating to junior college districts, including laws for the assessment and collection of taxes by a junior college district without the necessity of an election.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 51 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--Rural | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
SB 70 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 176 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to student eligibility for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the service area of the North Central Texas College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GRAHAM ISD | NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
SB 386 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the Lone Star College System District service area.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | LONE STAR COLLEGE
SB 632 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the application of the Information Resources Management Act to public junior colleges and public junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 729 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to a joint election for trustees of an independent school district.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
SB 945 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to authorizing a lower-division institution of higher education to award an associate degree to a student enrolled in a four-year public institution of higher education who previously attended the lower-division institution.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 975 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Munoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the operation of dropout recovery programs by certain public junior colleges in partnership with school districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 988 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a cybersecurity, education, and economic development council.
House: Technology Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
| Business & Commerce--General | CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE | CYBERSECURITY, EDUCATION, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans
SB 1226 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1261 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the operation of dropout recovery programs by public junior colleges in partnership with school districts.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 1488 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Education--Junior College Districts | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local
SB 1728 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a requirement that developmental coursework required for entering undergraduate students at four-year public institutions of higher education be completed at a public junior college.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1731 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring public junior colleges to offer an academic associate degree program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1823 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to guaranteed student loans and alternative education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | STUDENT LOANS
HB 99 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to a modified instructional calendar for public high schools providing an early college education program.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 152 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to providing for a student who qualifies for automatic admission to an institution of higher education to maintain that status for transferring between institutions in certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 962 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the purchase of library goods and services by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Libraries & Librarians | Purchasing--General | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1325 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the degrees awarded by the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 1423 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to granting charters to public junior colleges for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1568 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing an exemption from tuition and fees charged by a junior college district for employees of the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE
HB 1737 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1814 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1935 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of certain programs to support adult and postsecondary education and workforce development in high-demand occupations and green jobs.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2075 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the number of courses that students may drop under certain circumstances at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2083 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2143 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment of a student outcomes pilot program at Alamo Community College.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2480 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to agreements with public junior colleges for courses for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 2518 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Junior College Districts | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2691 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to elections affecting the boundaries of a public junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
HB 2768 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to applicability of fee exemptions for military personnel and their children to certain course fees charged by public technical institutes and public state colleges.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans
HB 2805 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2812 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CURRICULUM EVAL. COMMITTEE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2898 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the composition of the governing boards of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| City Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2951 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to appropriations to certain public junior colleges affected by Hurricane Ike.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3257 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment of a branch campus of Alamo Community College.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3308 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to the participation of other institutions of higher education in a dual usage education complex established by a junior college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3447 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study of the effectiveness for junior college students of the success initiative assessment and developmental coursework requirements regarding student readiness for college-level work.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3754 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the insurance code to include members of a junior college board.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 3956 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to use of sales and tax revenues by certain development corporations to promote higher education and job training opportunities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Sales
HB 4054 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Junior College Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4245 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4254 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to limitations on the tuition rate charged to certain transfer students at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 31 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance for students who complete certain coursework at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 41 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 847 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to applicability of fee exemptions for military personnel and their children to certain course fees charged by public technical institutes and public state colleges.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans
SB 857 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Education--Junior College Districts | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local
SB 1312 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to programs and funding to support adult and postsecondary education and workforce development at public junior colleges and public technical institutes.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| ADULT EDUCATION | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | SCHOLARSHIPS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1342 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorization for an exemption from tuition and fees charged by a junior college district for employees of the district.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Employees
SB 1343 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1819 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of a student outcomes pilot program at Alamo Community College.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1857 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1895 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the terms of members of the governing board of junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
SB 2189 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the degrees awarded by the Texas State Technical College System.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 2405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SR 1103 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1831.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 8 81-1 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.
Filed
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 381 80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 383 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to providing for a student who qualifies for automatic admission to an institution of higher education to maintain that status for transferring between institutions in certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 544 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to reduced tuition and fees for certain junior college district students who reside outside of the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1133 80-0 (2007)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the effect of changes in enrollment due to military service on state appropriations for public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1185 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the sale of facilities of public institutions of higher education to real estate investment trusts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State
HB 1249 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the eligibility of certain transfer students for a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1374 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to service areas of the Amarillo College District, the Borger Junior College District, the Midland Community College District, and the Odessa College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| AMARILLO COLLEGE | BORGER JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | MIDLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT | ODESSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
HB 1635 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to agreements for the automatic admission to public institutions of higher education of certain undergraduate transfer students and to reports by those institutions of information relating to the transfer students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 2032 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to African American studies programs and course work at certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Human Relations
HB 2074 80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the creation of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | TEMPLE COLLEGE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
HB 2087 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the holding by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a petition-initiated election on whether to establish a limitation on increases in the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by the county, municipality, or junior college district on residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2198 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2336 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BRAZOSPORT COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDLAND COLLEGE | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HB 2373 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 3236 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the service areas of the Austin Community College District and the Blinn Junior College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | BLINN COLLEGE | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3450 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to coordination of postsecondary curricula and to an academic planning Internet website to support academic progress by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems
HB 3720 80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Texas A&M University--Central Texas East Williamson County Higher Education Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3737 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public junior colleges to certain undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3827 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of the governing board of a junior college district to hold an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Open Meetings
HB 3934 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of a student outcomes pilot program by Alamo Community College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3935 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment of a branch campus by Alamo Community College District.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 4129 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
HR 2692 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Requesting certain junior college districts to evaluate the implementation of an African American studies program.
Reported enrolled
| AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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 . . . .
| ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
SB 238 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to authorizing certain community colleges to offer a baccalaureate degree program in interior design.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERIOR DESIGNERS
SB 1052 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to tuition credits for students who complete the core curriculum at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1064 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local
SB 1516 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| BRAZOSPORT COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | MIDLAND COLLEGE | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SB 1904 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of a student outcomes pilot program at Alamo Community College.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1926 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the governing board of certain independent school districts and certain junior college districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 64 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the automatic admission to public institutions of higher education of certain undergraduate transfer students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with amendments
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 113 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to reporting of personal financial information by officers of certain school districts, junior college districts, and certain municipal retirement systems and reporting of expenditures to influence administrative action by certain school districts, junior college districts, and certain municipal retirement systems; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 295 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the removal of a member of a junior college district board of trustees for failure to attend board meetings.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 381 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the service area of the Blinn College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| AUSTIN COUNTY | BLINN COLLEGE | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 776 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the Wharton County Junior College District service area.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | WHARTON COUNTY
HB 893 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to access to funds appropriated for statewide adult education programs.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| ADULT EDUCATION | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Education--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 993 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the installment payment of tuition and fees charged by a public junior college, public technical institute, or public state college for a summer term.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 994 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the tuition charged for certain courses repeated by students attending public junior colleges and public technical institutes.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1013 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the annexation of territory to a public junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Annexation | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 1214 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to tuition and other charges and fees imposed by the governing board of a junior college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1274 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hardcastle, RickSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the service area of the Ranger Junior College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1331 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of a junior college district to contract for the provision of certain services and resources under the Interagency Cooperation Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1450 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXASNEXTSTEP
HB 1479 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by the governing body of certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 1521 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXASNEXTSTEP
HB 1683 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to fees and charges imposed by the governing board of a public junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1725 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter | et. al.
Relating to the authority of another institution of higher education to conduct vocational or technical courses in the service area of a junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1737 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a dual usage educational complex by a junior college district and other political subdivisions or institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1748 79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to African American studies programs and course work at certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Human Relations
HB 1930 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the annexation of territory in political subdivisions by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Political Subdivisions
HB 1931 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT
HB 1932 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the effect of annexation of territory on the terms of members of the governing boards of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2085 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
HB 2204 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the sale of public educational facilities to real estate investment trusts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 2221 79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the territory of a public junior college district and to the provision of services by a junior college district to students residing outside the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
HB 2287 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2375 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the issuance of bonds or other obligations by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2588 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to sovereign immunity of a political subdivision.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Tort Reform
HB 2609 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the installment payment of tuition and fees charged by a public junior college for a summer term.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2625 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to election of trustees of certain junior college districts by cumulative voting.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General
HB 2803 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the sale of facilities of public institutions of higher education to real estate investment trusts.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | TRUSTS
HB 2956 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to filing requirements for certain candidates for the board of trustees of a junior college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General
HB 3014 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the use of local public junior colleges to provide training to state agency employees.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3032 79-0 (2005)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to reduced tuition for certain public junior college district students.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3192 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to eligibility for an early college start program offered by a public junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3384 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of a junior college district or local workforce development board to contract under the Interlocal Cooperation Act.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3413 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to Mexican American studies programs and course work at certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Human Relations
HJR 47 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state property tax for public education, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing an equalized school district property tax for educational enrichment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District | Taxation--State
HR 2302 79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Urging Texas community colleges to offer an associate's degree with an emphasis on African American/Black Studies.
Filed
| AFRICAN AMERICAN/BLACK STUDIES | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 31 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the creation of a work-study student mentorship program at certain institutions of higher education and to certain student financial aid program requirements.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 32 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain special tuition rates at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 114 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the removal of a member of a junior college district board of trustees for failure to attend board meetings.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 158 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the authority of another institution of higher education to conduct vocational or technical courses in the service area of a junior college district.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 502 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to common undergraduate admission application forms for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 528 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the installment payment of tuition and fees charged by a public junior college, public technical institute, or public state college for a summer term.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 529 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the tuition charged for certain courses repeated by students attending public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 531 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the tuition charged for certain courses repeated by students attending public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 532 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to tuition and other charges and fees imposed by the governing board of a junior college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 722 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXASNEXTSTEP
SB 927 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the annexation of territory in political subdivisions by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts | Political Subdivisions
SB 928 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the effect of annexation of territory on the terms of members of the governing boards of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 929 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT
SB 1042 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the Wharton County Junior College District service area.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Junior College Districts | WHARTON COUNTY
SB 1123 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to fees and charges imposed by the governing board of a public junior college district.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1193 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the service areas of the Alamo Community College District and the Austin Community College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1208 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to filing requirements for candidates to positions on governing boards of certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1320 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the sovereign immunity and liability to be sued of a junior college district.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1544 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of public junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | PUBLIC JUNIOR COLLEGE & COMMUNITY COLL DIST PURCHASING ACT | Purchasing--State
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1778 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to reporting of personal financial information by trustees of certain junior college districts and to candidates for office of certain political subdivisions; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1780 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the issuance of bonds or other obligations by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1816 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of territory in a district's service area.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| BORDER | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1859 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
HB 48 79-1 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to Mexican American studies programs and course work at certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | Human Relations
HB 55 79-1 (2005)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to annex territory by election.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
HB 35 79-2 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the sale of facilities of public institutions of higher education to real estate investment trusts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 33 79-2 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 11 79-2 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum tax rate of $1.25 per $100 of taxable value for school district ad valorem taxes imposed for maintenance purposes, providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax, increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, and reducing the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and reductions in school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select Senate: Finance
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
| Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HB 153 79-3 (2006)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 46 79-3 (2006)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in subcommittee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 7 79-3 (2006)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum school district ad valorem tax rate for maintenance purposes and providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 36 78-0 (2003)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of territory in a district's service area.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Annexation | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 577 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the service area of the Weatherford College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | HOOD COUNTY
HB 898 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamilton, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the use of state travel services by public junior colleges and school districts.
House: Government Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | TRAVEL
HB 1057 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to providing for a student who qualifies for automatic admission to an institution of higher education to maintain that status for transferring between institutions in certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education
Meeting cancelled
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1058 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to Mexican-American studies programs and course work at certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Human Relations
HB 1155 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to travel services affecting public junior colleges and school districts.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--State | TRAVEL
HB 1209 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a program to promote participation by public junior college students in individual development account programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1316 78-0 (2003)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the service area of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Junior College Districts | NORTH HARRIS MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
HB 1544 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degrees.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1621 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to use of certain fees and tuition charged by public junior colleges and to the waiver of a portion of the tuition and fees for a student enrolled in a course for joint high school-junior college credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1888 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in applied science.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Science & Technology
HB 1889 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXASNEXTSTEP
HB 2330 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of remaining territory in a political subdivision.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 2331 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of remaining territory in a political subdivision.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2332 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT
HB 2508 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to exempting a student enrolled in a course for joint high school-junior college credit from the tuition charged by the junior college.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2574 78-0 (2003)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to extending the boundaries of a junior college district to include territory in the district's service area.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
HB 2633 78-0 (2003)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to eligibility to receive a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 2743 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to adjusting the service area of the Alvin Community College District.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | BRAZORIA COUNTY | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2744 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dawson, Glenda
A bill to adjust the service areas of the Alvin Community College District and the Brazosport Community College District.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | BRAZOSPORT COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 201 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college in a county bordering Mexico.
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 315 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of territory in a district's service area.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--Annexation | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 437 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the service area of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | NORTH HARRIS MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
SB 676 78-0 (2003)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the service area of the Weatherford College District.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | HOOD COUNTY
SB 968 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a program to promote participation by public junior college students in individual development account programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 976 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to high school completion and the creation of certain college education pilot programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1139 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to instructional facilities of a junior college district and to state financial assistance for junior college instructional facilities and outstanding bonds.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Taxation--General
SB 1200 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXASNEXTSTEP
SB 1292 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, Bill | et. al.
Relating to extending the boundaries of a junior college district to include territory in the district's service area.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
SB 1297 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to financing authority for certain institutions of higher education for facilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
SB 1365 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the use of state travel services by public junior colleges and school districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | TRAVEL
SB 1500 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degrees.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 1546 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Nixon, Joe
Relating to laboratory and certain other related fees for public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1608 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the terms of office of members of the governing body of certain junior college districts after annexation of territory.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1609 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT
SB 1851 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of remaining territory in a political subdivision.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Political Subdivisions
SB 1929 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXASNEXTSTEP
SJR 1 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide financial support for public education by creating the Texas education fund, imposing a state property tax, increasing the state general sales and use tax rate, expanding the general sales and use tax base to include certain services, increasing the state motor vehicle sales and use tax rate, abolishing the school district property tax for maintenance and operations purposes, dedicating the proceeds of any state lottery to public education, authorizing a school district property tax for the purpose of educational enrichment, and repealing the restriction on the legislature's authority to limit annual increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Referred to Ways & Means
| BONDS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | Taxation--State | TEXAS EDUCATION FUND
HB 27 78-1 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the automatic admission to public institutions of higher education of certain undergraduate transfer students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 32 78-1 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXASNEXTSTEP
HB 79 78-3 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the annexation of territory to a public junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| City Government--Annexation | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 6 78-4 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
| Education--Junior College Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 63 78-4 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the adoption of ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
| Education--Junior College Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 77 78-4 (2003)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
HJR 4 78-4 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for public school finance, including creation of the Texas education trust and authorization of an ad valorem tax collected by the state at rates set by local school districts.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 16 78-4 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for funding public education, providing for school district property tax rate limitation and reduction, authorizing a school district ad valorem tax for educational program enrichment, creating the Texas education fund, dedicating certain sales and use tax revenue to funding public education, increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from school taxation, and authorizing the legislature to establish a five percent limit on annual increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and other owner-occupied residential real property.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 1 78-4 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide financial support for public education by creating the Texas education fund, imposing a state property tax, increasing the state general sales and use tax rate, expanding the general sales and use tax base to include certain services, increasing the state motor vehicle sales and use tax rate, abolishing the school district property tax for maintenance and operations purposes, dedicating the proceeds of any state lottery to public education, authorizing a school district property tax for the purpose of educational enrichment, and repealing the restriction on the legislature's authority to limit annual increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Meeting cancelled
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | TEXAS EDUCATION FUND
SJR 9 78-4 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state property tax for public education, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a school district property tax for educational enrichment.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District | Taxation--State
HB 311 77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the authority of a school district to select a sole broker of record for the purpose of purchasing insurance.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 528 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 733 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
HB 930 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to a written policy regulating certain travel by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | TRAVEL
HB 1145 77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to courses offered by a public junior college for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 1359 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1465 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a pilot project for reduced tuition rates at certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1467 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the amount of tuition that a public junior college may set aside for Texas Public Education Grants.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 1753 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing The University of Texas--Pan American to establish an upper-division extension campus in Rio Grande City and to enter into a partnership agreement with a junior college district for lower-division courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 1754 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the effect of redistricting by a junior college district on the terms of the current members of the district's board of trustees.
House: Higher Education Senate: Redistricting
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Redistricting
HB 2276 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to tuition rebate incentives for persons who complete certain degree and certificate programs without excessive credit hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2349 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | MARBLE FALLS ISD
HB 2459 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ehrhardt, HarryetteSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the composition of the governing board of certain community college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2840 77-0 (2001)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to a partnership between Texas A&M University--Texarkana and Texarkana College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXARKANA COLLEGE DISTRICT | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA
HB 2949 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to state review of and funding for certain junior college courses offered for joint college and high school credit.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2974 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to state review of and funding for certain junior college courses offered for joint college and high school credit.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3050 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) II grant program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 3258 77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, RickSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the service areas of certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | GONZALES COUNTY | NIXON-SMILEY ISD
HB 3303 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the service area of the Vernon Regional Junior College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | HASKELL COUNTY | VERNON REGIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident
HR 1211 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1596.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 82 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to courses offered by a public junior college for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/27/01
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
SB 263 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to a written policy regulating certain travel by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | TRAVEL
SB 386 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to updating references to the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 574 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the amount of tuition that a public junior college may set aside for Texas Public Education Grants.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 706 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
SB 733 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college in a county bordering Mexico.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | FOREIGN STUDENTS | MEXICO
SB 741 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of a public junior college to set reduced tuition rates.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 743 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to certain higher education tuition rates and loan amount limits.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | FOREIGN STUDENTS | MEXICO | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 972 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the effect of redistricting by a junior college district on the terms of the current members of the district's board of trustees.
Senate: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Education--Junior College Districts | Redistricting
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | GRADUATE STUDENTS
SB 1014 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BLINN COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | ROCKDALE ISD | TEMPLE COLLEGE
SB 1596 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) grant II program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 1801 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the amount of tuition that a public institution of higher education must set aside for Texas Public Education Grants.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SR 1119 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1596.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 81 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the conservatorship of state agencies and public junior colleges as a result of fiscal mismanagement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| CONSERVATORSHIP, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 442 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the procedures for write-in candidates in an election of a junior college district.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--School District
HB 477 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the vote required for election of the governing board of certain junior college districts.
House: Elections
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--School District
HB 1297 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to changing the names of Lamar University at Orange, Lamar University at Port Arthur, and Lamar University Institute of Technology.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE AT ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE AT PORT ARTHUR
HB 1346 76-0 (1999)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of a junior college branch campus maintenance tax by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--County
HB 1542 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to purchasing requirements for school districts and junior college districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| City Government--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--Local
HB 1626 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to facilities and equipment grants for public junior colleges and public technical institutes.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1760 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the investment of debt service funds by school districts, junior college districts, and community college districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--School District
HB 1762 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the issuance and sale of bonds and time warrants by school districts and the issuance of obligations and execution of credit agreements by certain school districts and junior college districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 1869 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the annexation of territory to a public junior college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 2016 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the waiver for certain high school students of tuition fees for concurrent enrollment in junior college courses and of fees for skills tests of students entering public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2029 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to establishing a workforce coordinator for each public junior college and public technical institute campus.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2415 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to a junior college district branch campus, center, or extension facility.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2782 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the conveyance of an interest in real property by a public junior college or public junior college district to a university system.
House: Land & Resource Management
Postponed
| Education--Junior College Districts | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3162 76-0 (1999)
Author: Glaze, Bob
Relating to providing tuition and fee grants to students at public junior colleges and public technical institutes who meet certain academic requirements.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3201 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college in a county bordering a foreign nation.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3224 76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance of public securities by or on behalf of the state and political subdivisions.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3263 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the election of the governing board of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3290 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to course credits offered under an agreement between a school district and a junior college.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 3455 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to providing for a nonvoting student member on the board of trustees of a junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3583 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving public junior college students.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 636 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.
Relating to concurrent enrollment agreements between junior colleges and private high schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
SB 829 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to courses offered by a public junior college for joint high school and junior college credit.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
SB 930 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Jones, Delwin
Relating to entities eligible for grants because of a reduction in defense-related activity.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 975 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the sovereign immunity and liability to be sued of a junior college district.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1080 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college in a county bordering a foreign nation.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
No action taken in committee
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1089 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the investment of debt service funds by school districts, junior college districts, and community college districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | DEBT | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--School District
SB 1091 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the issuance and sale of bonds and time warrants by school districts and the issuance of obligations and execution of credit agreements by certain school districts and junior college districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 1352 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to course credits offered under an agreement between a school district and a junior college.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
SB 1363 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the acquisition of library materials by a junior college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Libraries & Librarians | Purchasing--Local
SB 1535 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1670 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the support of a child enrolled in courses for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Child Support
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
SB 1853 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to reports on the degree, certificate, or other enrollment status of public junior college students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 51 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to requiring a declaration of write-in candidacy in an election for the members of the governing body of a junior college district, the board of a hospital district, or the board of a self-liquidating navigation district.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Candidates | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 211 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 233 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the filing of a declaration of write-in candidacy in an election for the governing board of a junior college district.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Candidates
HB 377 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a junior college district to enter into a tax abatement agreement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 385 75-0 (1997)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the service areas of certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 722 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the expansion of the areas where proceeds of the branch campus maintenance tax may be used.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
| Education--Junior College Districts
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1129 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of credit for certain junior college courses to other institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1460 75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the name of a public junior or community college.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1486 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1548 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to tuition and fees for certain students registered in a public junior college.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective with Fall Semester
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1733 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al.
Relating to courses and programs at public junior colleges that do not receive state funding.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2050 75-0 (1997)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the recall of a member of the board of trustees of a junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
HB 2394 75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to course fees charged for certain courses by public junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans
HB 2491 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to participation by community colleges in the state employee charitable contribution program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2517 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to audits and annual performance reports of junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2520 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the conservatorship of state agencies and public junior colleges as a result of fiscal mismanagement.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2527 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Literacy Pilot Program to exempt literacy tutors from tuition and fees at public junior colleges and public universities.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | LITERACY PILOT PROGRAM, TEXAS
HB 2528 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the validation of acts and proceedings of South Texas Community College.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Validating Acts
HB 2690 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2747 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to allowing students at public junior colleges to pay tuition and fees in installments.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective with Fall Semester
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 109 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 158 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to requiring a declaration of write-in candidacy in an election for the members of the governing body of a junior college district or the board of a hospital district.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Candidates | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 688 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the creation of the high priority program development fund to support vocational and technical education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
SB 1350 75-0 (1997)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1510 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Literacy Pilot Program to exempt literacy tutors from tuition and fees at public junior colleges and public universities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c by Chairman
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | LITERACY PILOT PROGRAM, TEXAS
SB 1522 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the validation of acts and proceedings of South Texas Community College.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Validating Acts
SB 1553 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the service areas of certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1577 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to public postsecondary technical and vocational education, to the programs, operation, and administration of the Texas State Technical College System, and to the transfer of certain centers operated by the system to certain junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 1771 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the option to pay tuition by installment for junior colleges.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 85 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the development of distance learning and related activities by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Science & Technology
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1336 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, CiroSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to authorizing public junior colleges to offer courses for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1337 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, CiroSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the provision by a public junior college of remedial programs for students enrolled in secondary schools in an independent school district in the junior college's service area.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 2187 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to coordination between The University of Texas at Tyler and other institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
HB 2507 74-0 (1995)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the lease of the Amarillo campus of the Texas State Technical College System to Amarillo College.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| AMARILLO COLLEGE | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2580 74-0 (1995)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the use of certain sales and use tax revenue to support a public junior college.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--Sales
HB 2640 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to uniform dates for adding or dropping a course conducted by a public junior college.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2716 74-0 (1995)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board over certain public junior college programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3083 74-0 (1995)
Author: Serna, Gilbert
Relating to the compensation of employees of public junior colleges.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3131 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the date of elections for trustees of independent school districts and for officers of a junior or community college district.
House: Elections
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 397 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to service areas of junior college districts and campuses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/95
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1549 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Kamel, Ted
Relating to revenue obligations of junior college districts or regional college districts.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 220 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to prohibiting certain employment of former board of trustees members of public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 414 73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to limiting the number of terms persons may serve as trustees of certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
HB 434 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain junior college districts from single-member districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
HB 1102 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the conversion of the McAllen extension center of Texas State Technical College System to a joint-county junior college.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 1456 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the standardization of performance and admission criteria and of curriculum requirements of public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1480 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and to the regulation of alcoholic beverages and bingo; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | BINGO ADVISORY COMMITTEE | CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills
HB 1484 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bailey, KevinSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the right of junior college district employees voluntarily to designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Junior College Districts | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2278 73-0 (1993)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to voting by a lawfully admitted resident alien in a school district or junior college district election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 2363 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hernandez, ChristineSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to authorizing public junior colleges to charge an endowment fee and to establish an endowment fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2578 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to certain community and junior colleges and upper-level universities or centers and to partnership agreements between those colleges and universities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HJR 105 73-0 (1993)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting a lawfully admitted resident alien to vote in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 142 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Hernandez, Christine
Relating to authorizing public junior colleges to establish an endowment fee.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 143 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to participation of certain part-time employees in the state group insurance program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | State Employees
SB 251 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to the conversion of the McAllen extension center of Texas State Technical College to a joint-county junior college.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 330 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Earley, Robert
Relating to the purposes of public junior and community colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 591 73-0 (1993)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to prohibiting certain employment of former board of trustees members of public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/93
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 685 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1184 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Glaze, Bob | et. al.
Relating to partnership between community/junior colleges and upper-level universities or centers located in the same state uniform service region.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 118 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to allowing a junior college district to participate in the selection of an appraisal district board of directors.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 272 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, GarfieldSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts.
House: Elections Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/91
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 648 72-0 (1991)
Author: Watkins, Gary
Relating to adding two additional members to the governing board of each junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1203 72-0 (1991)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the extension of junior college district boundaries.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1308 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the issuance of certain notes by public junior college districts or regional junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1323 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to certain cooperative efforts between The University of Texas at San Antonio and Alamo Community College.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
HB 1324 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the creation of an institution of higher education by the governing board of an existing university system and to the authority of the governing board of a public junior college district to transfer its assets to the system's governing board on dissolution of the district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1325 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the establishment of Texas A&M University--Palo Alto under the control and management of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-PALO ALTO
HB 1479 72-0 (1991)
Author: Black, Layton
Relating to certain funding for public junior colleges.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1633 72-0 (1991)
Author: Linebarger, Libby
Relating to the rights of public junior college faculty members.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1952 72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al | et. al.
Relating to tuition charged to residents of Mexico who attend certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2295 72-0 (1991)
Author: Watkins, Gary
Relating to limiting the number of terms a person may serve as a trustee of a public junior college.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2362 72-0 (1991)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to enhancing the transfer of students between certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/91
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | PERMANENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2479 72-0 (1991)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Annexation | Education--Junior College Districts
HJR 58 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of an institution of higher education by the governing board of an existing university system and authorizing the governing board of a public junior college district to transfer its assets to the system's governing board on dissolution of the district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 239 72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the rate and use of a junior college branch maintenance tax.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 622 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the issuance of certain notes by public junior college districts or regional college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts | Financial--General
SB 668 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to certain funding for public junior colleges.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 676 72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to providing incentive funding to public junior colleges that graduate certain students.
Senate: Education
Postponed in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Salaries & Expenses
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1237 72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| City Government--Annexation | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1416 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the responsibilities of governing boards.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 96 72-1 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to the tax levy of a junior college district formerly managed, controlled and operated by an independent school district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 59 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cavazos, EddieSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to authorizing members of the board of trustees of a junior college district to be elected from single-member trustee districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 103 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to allowing a junior college district to participate in the selection of an appraisal district board of directors.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 631 71-0 (1989)
Author: Williamson, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to an emergency appropriation to defray the expense of staff group insurance at public junior and community colleges.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably with substitute
| Appropriations | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1039 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hudson, David | et. al.
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by public junior college districts and to the establishment of a service area for each of those districts by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Returned to committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1313 71-0 (1989)
Author: Thompson, Garfield | et. al.
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts.
House: Elections
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1388 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the date of the general election for officers of a junior college district.
House: Elections
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1443 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts.
House: Elections
Postponed in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1456 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to tuition paid by certain foreign students enrolled in a public junior college.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2054 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the establishment of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2139 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2853 71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the establishment of Central Texas University as a four-year coeducational institution of higher education; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CENTRAL TEXAS UNIVERSITY | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 2969 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to certain cooperative efforts between Laredo State University and Laredo Junior College.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | LAREDO JUNIOR COLLEGE | LAREDO STATE UNIVERSITY
HJR 103 71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of an institution of higher education by the governing board of an existing university system and authorizing the governing board of a public....
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Constitutional Amendments | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 83 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to providing incentive funding to public junior colleges that graduate students who transfer to senior colleges and universities and complete a certain number of academic courses at those institutions.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 90 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.
Relating to an emergency appropriation to defray the expense of staff group insurance at public junior and community colleges.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Appropriations | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
SB 338 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to emergency appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPT. OF | Appropriations | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMMERCE, DEPT. OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | NATIONAL RESEARCH LABORATORY COMMISSION | PECOS RIVER COMPACT COMMISSIONER FOR TEXAS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 667 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to tuition paid by certain foreign students enrolled in a public senior college or university, a public junior college, the Texas State Technical Institute, and the Texas A&I University Citrus and....
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1258 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by public junior college districts and to the establishment of a service area for each of those districts by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably with substitute
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1378 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Garfield
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
SB 1797 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to an emergency appropriation to certain institutions of public higher education for the Texas academic skills program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Appropriations | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1826 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to authorizing members of the board of trustees of a junior college district to be elected from single-member trustee districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
HB 69 71-1 (1989)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the filling of a vacancy of the governing boards of certain junior college districts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 83 71-1 (1989)
Author: Thompson, Garfield
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General
SB 27 71-1 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to filling a vacancy on the governing board of a junior college district.
House: Elections Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 13 71-2 (1989)
Author: Thompson, Garfield
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 60 71-3 (1990)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties.
House: Higher Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 38 71-4 (1990)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties.
House: Higher Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 88 71-4 (1990)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 61 71-5 (1990)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 8 71-5 (1990)
Author: Dickson, TempleSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 27 71-6 (1990)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties.
House: Higher Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 5 71-6 (1990)
Author: Dickson, TempleSponsor: Perry, Rick
Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 27 70-0 (1987)
Author: Roberts, Ted
Relating to partnerships between junior colleges and upper-level universities or centers that have campuses located within a 30-mile radius of each other.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 70 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 176 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, DavidSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to divest itself of authority over a junior college subject to its control and management.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 191 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the establishment of public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 377 70-0 (1987)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the filing period for applications for a place on the ballot for school and junior college district trustee candidates.
House: Elections Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 609 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 656 70-0 (1987)
Author: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to the formation, operation, and financing of upper level community college districts.
House: Higher Education
Pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1641 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the membership and election of the governing boards of certain junior college and independent school districts and to the taxing authority of certain junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1649 70-0 (1987)
Author: Cooper, Anne
Relating to election of members of the State Board of Education and trustees of junior colleges, community colleges, school districts, and county school boards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Elections--General
HB 2351 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Validating all school districts, including all types of junior and regional college districts, together with the boundaries and names thereof; validating the creation, abolition, and conversion of all such school districts, and all changes in boundaries in all such school districts; validating the election of certain members to boards of trustees; validating annexation of territory and the divorcement or separation from municipal control in all municipally controlled school districts; validating all bonds, bond taxes, maintenance taxes, and bond assumptions and the elections authorizing same, of and in all school districts, including all types of junior and regional college districts; providing this Act shall not be construed as validating any boundary change made or attempted to be made by any ex parte order, resolution, or other Act of the board of trustees of any school district; providing that this Act shall have no application to litigation now pending questioning the validity of matters hereby validated, or to proceedings now pending before the county boards of trustees, State Commissioner of Education, or the State Board of Education, or to any district which has heretofore been declared invalid by certain courts, or to districts which may have been established and later returned to original status, providing such litigation or proceedings are ultimately determined against the validity of matters hereby validated; providing a saving clause; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Validating Acts
SB 376 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the formation, operation, and financing of upper level community college districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 726 70-0 (1987)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the membership and election of the governing boards of certain junior college and independent school districts and to the taxing authority of certain junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 899 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Hammond, Bill
To provide an alternate procedure for the issuance of revenue obligations by regional and junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Financial--General
SB 1416 70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to allowing a junior college district to participate in the selection of an appraisal district board of directors.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1490 70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to validation of school districts, elections, and bonds.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Validating Acts
HB 157 70-2 (1987)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the establishment of public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 210 69-0 (1985)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to authorizing members of the board of trustees of a junior college district to be elected from single-member trustee districts.
House: Higher Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 501 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to annexation of a county territory by, and to the election of trustees of, certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 784 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to the levy, collection, and use of a junior college branch campus maintenance and capital expenditure tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 978 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hollowell, BillSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the requirements for a public junior college to receive a portion of state appropriations for public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1005 69-0 (1985)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the amount of laboratory charges collected at a junior college.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1051 69-0 (1985)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the public junior college reimbursement fund.
House: Higher Education
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1111 69-0 (1985)
Author: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to authorizing certain junior college districts to convert into four-year community college districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1180 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1341 69-0 (1985)
Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Relating to the board of trustees of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Postponed in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1404 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the establishment of public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1405 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the authority of the governing board of a public junior college district to increase the property tax rate in the district under certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1494 69-0 (1985)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1919 69-0 (1985)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to postsecondary technical-vocational education, to Texas State Technical Institute, and to certain powers and duties of the coordinating board; amending the Education Code, as amended, by amending Sections 61.003, 61.058, 135.01, 135.03, 135.04, 135.51, and 135.52, Subsections (b), (c), (f), and (j) of Section 61.051, Subsections (b) and (d) of Section 61.059, and Subsection (c) and (e) of Section 135.06; and by adding Subsection (g) to Section 61.059 and a new Section 61.075.
House: Higher Education
Coauthor authorized
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2058 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to agreements for coordinated management and operations of public junior colleges and upper-level university centers that share a common campus.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2111 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the establishment of independent school district, city, union, county, or joint-county junior colleges; amending Sections 130.011, 130.012, 130.013, 130.014. 130.032, 130.034, 130.036, 130.037, and 130.038, Education Code; and repealing Subchapter F, Regional College Districts, Chapter 130 of that code.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
SB 536 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to authorizing members of the board of trustees of certain junior college district to be elected from single-member trustee districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
SB 573 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the public junior college reimbursement fund.
Senate: Finance
Postponed in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 640 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the amount of laboratory charges collected at a junior college.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 675 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the establishment of independent school district, city, union, county, or joint-county junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 808 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to the levy, collection, and use of a junior college branch campus maintenance and capital expenditure tax.
Senate: Education
Meeting canceled
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 911 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to postsecondary technical-vocational education, to Texas State Technical Institute, and to certian powers and duties of the coordinating board; creating a joint advisory committee.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Science & Technology
SB 923 69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to partnerships between community/junior colleges and upper-level universities or centers.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1263 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the retention and use of funds by public junior colleges.
Senate: Finance
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1385 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to annexation of county territory by, and to the election of trustees of, certain junior college districts.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 77 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the election of trustees from single-member districts in certain countywide community college districts.
House: Higher Education
Subcommittee meeting canceled
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 100 68-0 (1983)
Author: Waldrop, TomSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to courses held by a community college in facilities of a school district located outside the community college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
HB 101 68-0 (1983)
Author: Waldrop, TomSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to coordinating board approval of junior college construction financed with funds from a source other than the state and to use of student fees for junior college construction.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 620 68-0 (1983)
Author: Buchanan, J. W.
Relating to annexation of county territory by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 793 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to a junior college district branch campus maintenance tax.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 809 68-0 (1983)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 831 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glossbrenner, ErnestineSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to a tuition exemption for high-ranking graduates of a public junior college.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Record vote
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 936 68-0 (1983)
Author: Garcia, MattSponsor: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to annexation of city, town, or village territory by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 990 68-0 (1983)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the restriction on making deductions from the compensation of public junior college employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1163 68-0 (1983)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to annexation of county territory by and to the election of trustees of certain junior college districts.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1185 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a separate board of trustees for certain junior college districts governed by the board of trustees of an independend school district.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn by Author
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1402 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1528 68-0 (1983)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to authorizing members of the board of trustees of a junior college district to be elected from single-member trustee districts.
House: Higher Education
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1532 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, El Franco
Relating to authorizing the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts from single-member trustee districts.
House: Higher Education
Subcommittee meeting canceled
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1926 68-0 (1983)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to disannexation of territory within certain junior college districts containing not less than six independent school districts and situated within a county having a population of a least 2,200,000 according to the most recent federal census, and establishing a new junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2076 68-0 (1983)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to certain school district property tax revenues to be used by a junior college district operated by the school district
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--School District
HCR 160 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson, David
Creating an interim committee to study junior college boundary changes; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th legislature.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 194 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson, David
Directing the Coordinating Board to study junior college boundary changes and service areas; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th legislature before it convenes.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 357 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Buchanan, J. W.
Relating to annexation of county territory by certain junior college districts and to duties of the governing board of such districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 461 68-0 (1983)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to deannexation of territory within certain junior college districts situated within certain counties, to the establishment of a new junior college district, to petitions and elections, to certain duties of the county commissioners court, to the allocation of the property and indebtedness of the original district, and to powers and duties of the board of trustees of the new district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 497 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to certain school district property tax revenues to be used by a junior college district operated by the school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 609 68-0 (1983)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to annexation of county territory by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1332 68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to coordinating board approval of junior college construction financed with funds from a source other than the state and to use of student fees for junior college construction.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1333 68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to courses held by a community college in facilities of a school district located outside the community college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Withdrawn from calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
HB 25 68-1 (1983)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to an appropriation to Vernon Regional Junior College for employee insurance.
House: Appropriations
No action taken
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 20 68-1 (1983)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to an appropriation to Vernon Regional Junior College for employee insurance.
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 102 68-2 (1984)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the receipt, allocation, disbursement, and management of state revenue and other state money and to the times and methods of payment of the corporate franchise tax.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 119 68-2 (1984)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the adjustment of appropriations to public junior colleges for insurance premiums for active and retired employees.
House: Appropriations
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 27 68-2 (1984)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the receipt, allocation, disbursement, and management of state revenue and other state money and to the times, amounts, and methods of payment of the corporate franchise tax; creating the Public Junior College Reimbursement Fund and the Medical and Dental College Reimbursement Fund; providing a penalty.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 389 67-0 (1981)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the extension of junior college district boundaries to include adjacent school districts or noncontiguous school districts located in certain counties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 444 67-0 (1981)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to reimbursement of junior colleges for tuition and fees lost as a result of statutory exemptions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1182 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the annexation of territory by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1342 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to contingency funds for public junior colleges.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1416 67-0 (1981)
Author: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to contracts for junior college services between certain junior college districts and school districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 1776 67-0 (1981)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts. pref. no. 97.
House: Higher Education
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Salaries & Expenses
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1995 67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, BoSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to coverage of the group insurance program for state officers and employees or retirees.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2180 67-0 (1981)
Author: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to annexation of certain school districts by a junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
HB 2341 67-0 (1981)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to increasing the number of trustees on the governing boards of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Considered by committee in formal meeting
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 81 67-0 (1981)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to annexation of territory by a junior college district.
Senate: Education
Coauthor authorized
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 764 67-0 (1981)
Author: Travis, Dee
Relating to contracts for junior college services between certain junior college districts and certain school districts.
Senate: Education
No action taken
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
SB 1153 67-0 (1981)
Author: Travis, Dee
Relating to annexation for certain school districts by a junior college district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
SB 1240 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the validation of boundary extensions by certain junior college districts and of the taxes levied and bonds voted or issued after the extension of boundaries; making certain exceptions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Validating Acts
SB 1283 67-0 (1981)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to increasing the number of trustees on the governing boards of certain junior college districts.
Senate: Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 382 66-0 (1979)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 494 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brown, Albert "Al"
Relating to competitive bidding on community college contracts for certain purchases.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Education--Junior College Districts | Purchasing--Local
HB 775 66-0 (1979)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Education to allocate and distribute certain federal funds to the public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1021 66-0 (1979)
Author: Allred, Dave
Relating to the classification of certain alien students as residents for purposes of tuition at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1865 66-0 (1979)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to contingency funds for public junior colleges; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Coauthor authorized
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2177 66-0 (1979)
Author: Patterson, Pete
An Act Defining the term "Eligible Junior College District"; authorizing the annexation of territory to an eligible Junior College District and to any former eligible Junior College District under certain circumstances; and declaring an emergency.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts
HR 72 66-0 (1979)
Author: Caraway, Bill
Creating a special interim committee to study funding of public community and junior colleges.
House: Rules
Referred to Committee on Rules
| Education--Junior College Districts | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SB 250 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Education to allocate and distribute certain federal funds to the public junior colleges.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 96 65-0 (1977)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the classification of certain public junior college students as Texas residents for tuition purposes.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Subcommittee on Junior Institutions
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 212 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the the election of members of the governing boards of certain countywide community college districts from single-member trustee districts and to the dates and manner of conducting the elections.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 243 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the classification of certain public junior college students for tuition purposes.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 337 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allen, JoeSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the manner of filling vacancies in the office of trustees in certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 338 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the election and term of office of trustees of certain junior college districts; creating single-member districts for the election of trustees of junior college districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to Committee on Compacts, Districts, & Regions
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 761 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gaston, FrankSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the authority of the Central Education Agency to allocate and distribute certain federal funds to the public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 869 65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"Sponsor: Longoria, Raul
Validating certain unenforceable tax levels and junior college district boundary changes; providing for valid annual levies hereafter; providing for cases of tax levels made but not properly recorded and to declare that assessment and collection of taxes for any year constitute notice of a tax levy made, theses provisions to be cumulative of and in addition to existing rights and remedies now available; defining tax unit or unit; specifying inapplicability of this Act; providing for severability.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Validating Acts
HB 958 65-0 (1977)
Author: Coody, Bill
Relating to the allocation of funds to public junior and community colleges to cover the loss of tuition and laboratory fees resulting from tuition and fees set aside under the Texas Public Education Grants Program and from tuition and fee exemptions.
House: Higher Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 982 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to the election of members of the governing boards of certain countywide community college districts from single-member trustee districts and to the dates and manner of conducting the elections.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 990 65-0 (1977)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to reimbursing public junior colleges for tuition and other fee exemptions required by law for handicapped students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1126 65-0 (1977)
Author: McBee, Susan GurleySponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to assessment, equalization, and collection for a joint county junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1138 65-0 (1977)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to a high school equivalency certificate for certain junior college students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS
HB 1291 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the election of members of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to Committee on Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1571 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Assigned to Consent Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1623 65-0 (1977)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1838 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to reimbursing public junior colleges for tuition exemptions required by law.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1994 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, HermanSponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to the authority of the governing boards of institutions of higher education to promulgate rules and regulations providing for the disposition of abandoned and unclaimed personal property coming into the possession of the campus security personnel.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 2021 65-0 (1977)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to state appropriations for public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Assigned to General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 111 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Coody, Bill
Relating to the appropriations and allocation of funds to public junior and community colleges to cover the loss of tuition and laboratory fees resulting from tuition and fee exemptions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
90 Day Bill
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 353 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain countywide community college districts from single-member trustee districts, to the dates and manner of conducting the elections, and to terms of office.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Senate: Education
90 Day Bill
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
SB 510 65-0 (1977)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the establishment of a state cooperative purchasing service for junior college districts and participation by the districts in such service.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on Compacts, Districts, & Regions
| Education--Junior College Districts | Purchasing--State
SB 614 65-0 (1977)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the authority of the Central Education Agency to allocate and distribute certain federal funds to the public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 709 65-0 (1977)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.Sponsor: Atkinson, Hamp
Relating to state appropriations for public junior colleges and use of funds allocated.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Calendars
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 100 64-0 (1975)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Relating to supplemental contingency appropriations to the Central Education Agency and to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to public junior colleges and community colleges for vocation-technical programs and academic programs.
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 216 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to supplemental contingency appropriations to the Central Education Agency and to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to public junior colleges and community colleges for vocational-technical programs and academic programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 238 64-0 (1975)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the classification of certain public junior college students for tuition purposes.
House: Higher Education
Motion to reconsider lost
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 600 64-0 (1975)
Author: Preston, George L.
Relating to the tuition fee to be paid by residents of state adjacent to Texas for admission to public junior colleges located in counties on the state border.
House: Higher Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 790 64-0 (1975)
Author: Coody, Bill
Relating to the allocation of funds to public junior and community colleges to cover the loss of tuition and laboratory fees resulting from tuition and fee exemptions required by law.
House: Higher Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1131 64-0 (1975)
Author: Atkinson, Hamp
Relating to tuition charges for certain nonresident students at state institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1594 64-0 (1975)
Author: Reynolds, Richard F.
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain countywide community college districts from single-member trustee districts and to the dates and manner of conducting the elections.
House: Higher Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1670 64-0 (1975)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain countywide community college districts from single-member trustee districts and to the dates and manner of conducting the elections.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1830 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sutton, G.J.
Relating to the allocation of state funds by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to certain junior college districts for campus expansion.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2061 64-0 (1975)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to approval of branch campuses, centers, or extension facilities of public junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2170 64-0 (1975)
Author: Temple, Arthur "Buddy"
Relating to state grants to public junior colleges for constructing and equipping facilities for health occupations education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 53 64-0 (1975)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to supplemental contingency appropriations to the Central Education Agency and to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and Universtiy System, for allocation to public junior colleges and community colleges for vocational/technical education programs and academic programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 317 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the allocation of funds to public junior and community colleges to cover the loss of tuition and laboratory fees resulting from tuition and fee exemptions in Section 54.101, 54.102, and 54.201 through 54.208.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 360 64-0 (1975)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.Sponsor: Preston, George L.
Amending Section 54.060, Texas Education Code; providing for tuition charges to certain nonresident students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 365 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Amending Section 130.082, Texas Education Code, by adding Subsection (i), and amending Subsection (d), Section 130.086, Texas Education Code; relating to the election of members of the governing boards of certain junior college districts and the authority of junior college districts to offer courses at branch campuses, centers, or extension facilities under certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
SB 744 64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Amending the Texas Education Code by providing for junior college districts and community college districts alternate methods for voting bonds and maintenance tax; providing for a limitation on the aggregate principal amount of bonds issued by such districts or providing for an annual bond tax never to exceed 50 cents on the One Hundred Dollars valuation of taxable property in such districts; providing for the levying of a maintenance tax in excess of the amount now permitted by law.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
SB 822 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the election and terms of members of the governing board of certain countywide community college districts from single member trustee districts, to the initial and subsequent division of the district into single member districts, and to the dates and manner of conducting the election.
House: Higher Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 944 64-0 (1975)
Author: Traeger, John
Appropriating state funds to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center; providing for the federal funds for the center.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 970 64-0 (1975)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to approval of branch campuses, centers, or extension facilities of public junior college districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1017 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to and prescribing the authority of junior college districts to offer courses at branch campuses, centers, or extension facilities under certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from committee with substitute
| Education--Junior College Districts
SJR 53 64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Amending Constitution to remove constitutional limitation on taxes levied by Junior College Districts and Community College Districts, subject to certain limitations.
Senate: Texas Constitution
Reported from committee favorably
| Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HB 28 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kaster, James J.
Appropriating state funds to the Central Education Agency for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center; providing for the use of federal fund for the center; and declaring an emergency.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| CULBERSON COUNTY | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 65 63-0 (1973)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Appropriating state funds to the Central Education Agency for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center; providing for the use of federal funds for the center; and declaring an emergency.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts | KERR COUNTY | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 225 63-0 (1973)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Appropriating state funds to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to junior college districts to establish occupational extension centers, providing for the use of federal funds for the centers.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 336 63-0 (1973)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to minimum tuition fees for students enrolled in the community college component of Lamar University.
House: Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | LAMAR UNIVERSITY
HB 594 63-0 (1973)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to changing the name of a junior college district to community college district.
House: Education
Considered in public hearing
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 650 63-0 (1973)
Author: Sutton, G.J.
Relating to the allocation of state funds by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to certain junior college districts for campus expansion.
House: Education
Reported favorably
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 720 63-0 (1973)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Making a supplemental appropriation to Dallas County Junior College District for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1974, and declaring an emergency.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| DALLAS COUNTY | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 729 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the requirements for the establishment of certain junior college districts.
House: Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1046 63-0 (1973)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Appropriating funds to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to a junior college to establish an occupational extension center; providing for the use of federal funds for the center.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1066 63-0 (1973)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the provision of educational opportunities in junior colleges for persons whose access to traditional educational institutions is limited by reasons of prior educational experience, cultural background and economic resources.
House: Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Junior College Districts | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
HB 1068 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kubiak, DanSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the purposes of public community colleges.
House: Education Senate: Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1074 63-0 (1973)
Author: Green, Forrest
Relating to petitions and elections to establish independent school district junior college districts.
House: Education
Sent to Calendar Committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District | Taxation--School District
HB 1078 63-0 (1973)
Author: Slack, Richard C.
Appropriating state funds to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to Odessa Junior College to establish occupational extension centers; providing for the use of federal funds for the centers.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts | ODESSA COLLEGE | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1206 63-0 (1973)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Making a supplemental appropriation to San Jacinto College, North Campus, for the fiscal year endig August 31, 1974, and declaring an emergency.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1299 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to election of trustees of certain union junior college districts from single-member subdistricts.
House: Education
Subcommittee hearing date
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HB 1300 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Requiring that the members of the Board of Trustees, the governing body of San Antonio Union Junior College District, be elected from single-member districts; and declaring an emergency.
House: Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF
HB 1623 63-0 (1973)
Author: Denton, Lane
Providing for nonvoting student representatives on the boards of trustees of junior college districts; amending Subchapter E, Chapter 130, Texas Education Code, by adding Section 130.088; and declaring an emergency.
House: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 74 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to petitions requesting an election for the creation of junior college districts.
Senate: Education
Laid on table
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts
SB 83 63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Control to serve as a purchasing agent for state-supported junior and community colleges.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 93 63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Public School Property Protection Plan and providing for its administration; appropriating funds for the establishment of the plan, providing for severability.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Insurance--General
SB 218 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Amending the Texas Education Code to permit the boards of trustees of each junior college district to change the name of such district by substituting the word "community" in lieu of the word "junior"; providing that such resolution shall become effective upon being filed with the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System; providing for severability.
House: Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 356 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the provision of educational opportunities in junior colleges for certain disadvantaged persons; providing criteria for programs; providing for funding.
House: Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
SB 357 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Denton, Lane
Relating to programs of teacher training for the teaching of certain disadvantaged students in the public junior colleges and providing for appropriations by the legislature for implementation thereof.
House: Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
SB 358 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the purposes of public community colleges.
House: Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts
SB 488 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Making a supplemental appropriation to Dallas County Junior College district for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1974.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| DALLAS COUNTY | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 505 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Calhoun, Frank
Relating to petitions requesting an election for the creation of junior college districts in certain counties; providing that such petitions specify the type of courses to be offered.
House: Education Senate: Education
Rules failed to suspend
| Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
SB 833 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the election of Community College District Trustees in Dallas County; amending Chapter 130 of the Texas Education Code by adding a new section 130.087; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| DALLAS COUNTY | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
