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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3348
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of baccalaureate degree programs certain public junior colleges may offer.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3351
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 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
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
HB 3659
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or other disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 6
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1230
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 35
87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Filed
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
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
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
SB 99
87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity.
Filed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 25
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 502
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to requiring certain institutions of higher education to issue reports on the transferability of credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1877
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain student information.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3105
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 719
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect, study, and report certain data regarding workforce education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1396
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Clarendon College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
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
SB 1531
85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 2247
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the Paris Junior College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
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
HB 298
84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1916
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
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
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
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
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
HB 2517
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3248
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to state agency procedures and policies to protect and properly destroy certain information that identifies an individual.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 40
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1042
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 110
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1251
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
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
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
HB 1500
83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a workforce high school diploma program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2474
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to taxes and bonds for a junior college district branch campus.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2668
83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of certain junior college districts.
House: Technology Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 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
HB 2713
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to making auxiliary and institutional funds of a state institution of higher education subject to legislative appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3855
83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to fiscal matters.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3899
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the Texarkana College District.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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
SB 54
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 788
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a workforce high school diploma program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
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
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
SB 1399
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of proceeds from a junior college district branch campus maintenance tax.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 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
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
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
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
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
HB 67
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the creation of a literacy center pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
HB 158
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
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
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
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
HB 992
82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2440
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the creation of a Texas Junior College System office.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2441
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to public junior college employee participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 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
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
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
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
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
HB 3361
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to financial oversight of junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 67
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 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
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
SB 179
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the service area of the North Central Texas College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 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
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
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
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
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
SB 988
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a cybersecurity, education, and economic development council.
House: Technology Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2612
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to salary supplements and enhancements for qualified professional nursing program faculty members at public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 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
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
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
HB 2812
81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 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
HB 2951
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to appropriations to certain public junior colleges affected by Hurricane Ike.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 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
HB 3308
81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to the participation of other institutions of higher education in a dual usage education complex established by a junior college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3447
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study of the effectiveness for junior college students of the success initiative assessment and developmental coursework requirements regarding student readiness for college-level work.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 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
HB 3956
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to use of sales and tax revenues by certain development corporations to promote higher education and job training opportunities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SR 1103
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1831.
Reported enrolled
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
HB 381
80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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
HB 543
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain adjunct faculty members of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2373
80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
HB 3450
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to coordination of postsecondary curricula and to an academic planning Internet website to support academic progress by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 51
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
SB 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
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
SB 1064
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1737
79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a dual usage educational complex by a junior college district and other political subdivisions or institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2588
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to sovereign immunity of a political subdivision.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3031
79-0 (2005)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the eligibility of certain institutions of higher education faculty members to participate in a group benefits program.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
HR 2302
79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Urging Texas community colleges to offer an associate's degree with an emphasis on African American/Black Studies.
Filed
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1320
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the sovereign immunity and liability to be sued of a junior college district.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 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
SB 1671
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to higher education tuition exemptions for members of certain groups that are underrepresented among the faculty or administration of public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2633
78-0 (2003)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to eligibility to receive a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2639
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the coverage of certain adjunct faculty members of a public junior college under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 930
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to a written policy regulating certain travel by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
HB 1359
77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HR 1211
77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1596.
Reported enrolled
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
SB 263
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to a written policy regulating certain travel by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 386
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to updating references to the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 995
77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain junior college teachers seeking graduate degrees.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 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
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
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
SR 1119
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1596.
Reported enrolled
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
HB 362
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, SuzannaSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education employees to participate in group programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 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
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
HB 1297
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to changing the names of Lamar University at Orange, Lamar University at Port Arthur, and Lamar University Institute of Technology.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1346
76-0 (1999)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of a junior college branch campus maintenance tax by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 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
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
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
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
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
HB 2016
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the waiver for certain high school students of tuition fees for concurrent enrollment in junior college courses and of fees for skills tests of students entering public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2029
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to establishing a workforce coordinator for each public junior college and public technical institute campus.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2167
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the right of junior college district employees to voluntarily designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 636
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.
Relating to concurrent enrollment agreements between junior colleges and private high schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1749
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to participation in the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act by certain former members of the governing bodies of community/junior colleges.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1809
76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education employees to participate in group programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1014
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the right of junior college district employees to voluntarily designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1129
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of credit for certain junior college courses to other institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1350
75-0 (1997)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 288
74-0 (1995)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the right of junior college district employees voluntarily to designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3083
74-0 (1995)
Author: Serna, Gilbert
Relating to the compensation of employees of public junior colleges.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1479
72-0 (1991)
Author: Black, Layton
Relating to certain funding for public junior colleges.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 668
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to certain funding for public junior colleges.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
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
SB 1146
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to compensation for part-time instructors in Texas public junior colleges and to funding of lower division academic and vocational/technical teaching by full-time faculty.
Senate: Education
Posting rule suspended
SB 1153
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the rights of public junior college faculty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
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
SB 338
71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to emergency appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
HB 191
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the establishment of public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1490
70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to validation of school districts, elections, and bonds.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/o amendments
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.
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.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
SB 573
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the public junior college reimbursement fund.
Senate: Finance
Postponed in committee
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 . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1342
67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to contingency funds for public junior colleges.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on 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
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
HB 1779
67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to coverage of part-time college faculty under the uniform group insurance program for college and university employees.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1780
67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to membership and service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for part-time faculty members of certain institutions.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Subcommittee on Pensions
HB 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
SB 81
67-0 (1981)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to annexation of territory by a junior college district.
Senate: Education
Coauthor authorized
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1865
66-0 (1979)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to contingency funds for public junior colleges; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Coauthor authorized
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
HR 72
66-0 (1979)
Author: Caraway, Bill
Creating a special interim committee to study funding of public community and junior colleges.
House: Rules
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 265
64-0 (1975)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to academic freedom, professional status, and dismissal of faculty members of junior or community colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1103
63-0 (1973)
Author: Denton, Lane
Relating to programs of teacher training for the teaching of disadvantaged students in the public junior colleges.
House: Education
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 358
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the purposes of public community colleges.
House: Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
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
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
SB 934
63-0 (1973)
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 required by law.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 228
62-0 (1971)
Author: Solomon, Neal
Relating to the tuition fee to be paid by residents of states adjacent to Texas for admission to public junior colleges located in counties on the state border.
HB 500
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bass, Bill
Relating to authorizing governing boards of public junior colleges originally created as county junior college districts which contain territory in three (3) or more counties to divide such junior college districts into nine (9) separate election districts and provide for election of one trustee from each district by qualified voters of that district.
HB 743
62-0 (1971)
Author: Ligarde, HonoreSponsor: Connally, Wayne
Relating to an act defining the term "Eligible Junior College District"; authorizing the annexation of territory by an eligible junior college district under certain circumstances.
HB 819
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A. | et. al.
Relating to creating the Texas Public School Property Protection Plan.
HB 980
62-0 (1971)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Relating to the organization, development, coordination and accountability of a post-secondary non-baccalaureate system of state-supported institutions.
HB 1316
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bass, BillSponsor: Wilson, Charles
Relating to defining the term "Eligible Junior College District."
HB 1351
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.Sponsor: Word, J.P.
Relating to providing for operation of a branch, center, or extension as authorized by the Board of Trustees of a Public Junior College District.
HB 1483
62-0 (1971)
Author: Salter, Robert
Relating to amending the Texas Education Code permitting the boards of trustees of public junior colleges to exempt residents of the college district from payment of tuition.
HB 1610
62-0 (1971)
Author: Solomon, NealSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to validating all school districts, including all types of junior and regional college districts, together with the boundaries and names thereof.
HB 1804
62-0 (1971)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to disannexing the territory of certain independent school districts from certain junior college districts and establishing new junior college districts.
HCR 80
62-0 (1971)
Author: Neugent, Dean
Requesting the Coordinating Board to do a feasibility study encouraging junior colleges to enlist the aid of hospitals to train more nurses.
HCR 122
62-0 (1971)
Author: Salter, Robert
Creating an interim committee to study junior colleges and technical institutes.
HR 76
62-0 (1971)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Regarding a questionnaire to be sent to Texas Junior Colleges and Technical/Vocational Institutions.
SB 141
62-0 (1971)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the transfer of unencumbered balances in line-item appropriations, including contingency appropriations, of state aid to public junior colleges, to certain junior colleges.
SB 152
62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to making a supplemental appropriation to the Dallas County Junior College District for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1972.
SB 317
62-0 (1971)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.Sponsor: Shannon, Tommy
Relating to providing for junior college districts the same status provided for school districts under provisions of the Texas Tort Claims Act.
SB 330
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bridges, Ronald W.
Relating to vacancies on boards of county school trustees and governing boards of school districts, regional college districts, and junior college districts.
SB 333
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, CharlesSponsor: Bass, Bill
Relating to authorizing govering boards of public junior colleges originally created as county junior college districts which contain territory in three (3) or more counties to divide such junior college districts into nine (9) separate election districts and provide for election of one trustee from each district by qualified voters of that district.
SB 441
62-0 (1971)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to restrictions on the establishment of certain junior colleges.
SB 452
62-0 (1971)
SB 467
62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to creating the Texas Public School Property Protection Plan.
SB 596
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, Charles
Relating to authorizing of territory by eligible junior college districts.
SB 683
62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to permitting the redesignation of all public junior colleges in Texas as community colleges, and all junior college districts as community college districts.
SB 724
62-0 (1971)
Author: Watson, Murray
Relating to amending the Texas Education Code, permitting boards of trustees of public junior colleges to exempt residents of the college districts from payment of tuition.
SB 866
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bernal, Joe J.
Relating to providing educational opportunites in junior colleges for persons whose access to traditional educational institutions is limited by reasons of prior educational experience, cultural background and economic resources
SB 962
62-0 (1971)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to disannexing the territory of certain independent school districts from certain junior college districts and establishing new junior college districts.
SB 968
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, Charles
Relating to repealing Statutes relative to separate election districts by residents of certain junior college districts for purpose of election of trustees of district.
SB 1036
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the minimum tuition fee charged students at Texas junior colleges.
SCR 66
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, Charles
Requesting return of S.B. 333 from the Governor for certain technical corrections.
SCR 68
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, CharlesSponsor: Bass, Bill
Authorizing Senate Enrolling Clerk to make certain corrections in S.B. No.333.
HB 33
62-4 (1972)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to disannexing territory of certain independent school districts from certain junior college districts and establishing new junior college districts.
HB 78
62-4 (1972)
Author: Adams, Don | et. al.
Relating to 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.
HB 85
62-4 (1972)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to appropriating funds for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center in Kerr County.
HB 86
62-4 (1972)
Author: McAlister, R.B. | et. al.
Relating to appropriating funds for the allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center in Lubbock County.
HB 88
62-4 (1972)
Author: Nabers, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to appropriating state funds to the co-ordinating Board of Texas Colleges and Universities for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center.
HB 91
62-4 (1972)
Author: Rosson, Renal B.
Relating to appropriating state funds to the co-ordinating Board of Texas Colleges and Universities for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center.
SB 19
62-4 (1972)
Relating to disannexing the territory of certain independent school districts from certain junior college districts and establishing new junior college districts.
HB 4
61-0 (1969)
Author: Williamson, Billy H. | et. al.
Relating to the apportionment and number of trustees of certain junior college districts.
HB 490
61-0 (1969)
Author: Pendleton, Randall George "Randy"
Relating to providing for an additional class of counties which may establish junior college districts.
HB 570
61-0 (1969)
Author: Bass, III, Thomas Hutcheson "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to providing faculty development leaves to faculty members of public junior colleges; providing for severability.
HB 901
61-0 (1969)
Author: Davis, Cletus A. "Cowboy"
Relating to establishment of junior college districts by school districts or combinations of districts; providing for the powers of the governing board; providing for financing.
HB 1018
61-0 (1969)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to providing for the establishment of a Junior College District in Hardeman County and authorizing the Board of Trustees to collect taxes and issue bonds for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a Public Junior College.
HB 1059
61-0 (1969)
Author: Pickens, Franklin Ace | et. al.
Relating to authorizing additional regents for certain public and junior college districts which have been or may be enlarged by the addition of one or more school districts from adjacent counties, fixing terms of regents, providing for election and appointment of regents, authorizing appointment to fill vacancies.
HB 1201
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ratcliff, Joseph Neil "Joe"
Relating to making a supplemental appropriation to the Dallas County Junior College District for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1969.
HB 1410
61-0 (1969)
Author: Davis, Cletus A. "Cowboy"
Relating to establishment of junior college districts by school districts or combinations of districts in certain counties; providing for the powers of the governing board; providing for financing.
SB 52
61-0 (1969)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to terms of office and election by position of members of the board of trustees of certain county junior college districts.
SB 62
61-0 (1969)
Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne
Relating to vacancies on boards of county school trustees and governing boards of school districts, regional college districts, and junior college districts.
SB 67
61-0 (1969)
Author: Strong, Jack B.
Relating to the apportionment and number of trustees of certain junior college districts.
SB 172
61-0 (1969)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to validating all school districts, including all types of junior and regional college districts, together with the boundaries and names thereof.
SB 280
61-0 (1969)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al.
Relating to providing faculty development leaves to faculty members of public junior colleges.
SB 299
61-0 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to validating all school districts, including all types of junior and regional college districts, together with the boundaries and names thereof, etc.
SB 300
61-0 (1969)
Author: Strong, Jack B.
Relating to the apportionment and number of trustees of certain junior college districts.
SB 303
61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to providing that governing boards of public junior colleges to be governed by this Act; relating to control of funds (including trust funds) by governing boards of State Institutions of Higher Learning.
SB 407
61-0 (1969)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to making a supplemental appropriation to the Dallas County Junior College District for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1969.
SB 449
61-0 (1969)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to authorizing additional regents for public and junior college districts which have been or may be enlarged by the addition of one or more school districts from adjacent counties, fixing terms of regents.
SB 491
61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to providing for new criteria for the creation of Union Junior College Districts and County or Joint County Junior College Districts.