HB 7
88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 104
88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain nurses employed by a long-term care facility.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LONG-TERM CARE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Nursing Homes | STUDENT LOANS
HB 116
88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 157
88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO COUNTY | EL PASO SCHOOL OF LAW | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
HB 306
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to student access to certain academic records; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees
HB 320
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Human Relations
HB 334
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to contracts to provide appropriate residential housing to students in extended foster care who enroll at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 400
88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to innovation grant programs to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields and recruitment, training, and retention programs in behavioral health fields.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SPECIALTY HEALTH CARE & MEDICAL SPECIALISTS
HB 644
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--General
HB 742
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain county jailers and law enforcement telecommunicators.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 859
88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 875
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Ellis County.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ELLIS COUNTY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 877
88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board concerning the long-term effects of regulating tuition rates and amounts charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 878
88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 906
88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the provision of information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services to entering students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
HB 989
88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1046
88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to prohibiting the use of political tests by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 1053
88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS RECOVERY ACT
HB 1077
88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 1117
88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1142
88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOSTER CARE | HOMELESS | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Human Relations
HB 1183
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to requiring coursework in economics for an associate or baccalaureate degree program at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 1184
88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to access to criminal history record information for use in certain research or statistical projects.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1276
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1323
88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1391
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the requirements to obtain a residential wireman license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric
HB 1406
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1419
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain limitations on bacterial meningitis vaccination exemptions for students at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 1474
88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to protections for pregnant and parenting students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1495
88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Arts & Humanities | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1508
88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain powers and duties in relation to information resources at public institutions of higher education and other state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1595
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
HB 1607
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain instruction as part of a course at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1636
88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
HB 1755
88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1760
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1802
88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of certain students participating in University Interscholastic League activities or in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 1859
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting, including eligibility for an air conditioning and refrigeration technician registration or certification.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1912
88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to student buildings fees at The University of Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 1935
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on best practices in STEM programs at minority-serving public institutions of higher education and to a grant program to implement those practices.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1960
88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, EddieSponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--MIDDLE RIO GRANDE REGION | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE
HB 1997
88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a study regarding establishing a public law school as a professional school of The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
HB 2026
88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Animals | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | VETERINARIANS
HB 2132
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Williamson County.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 2158
88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for firefighters enrolled in certain courses at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 2160
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to mental health professional staffing requirements at law schools at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2171
88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Center for Rural Health Education at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Rural | RURAL HEALTH CARE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2209
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Rural | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2264
88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to requiring public junior colleges to award course credit to students who hold a Child Development Associate credential.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2279
88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at certain locations.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Day Care | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Libraries & Librarians | Nursing Homes | Religion | Weapons
HB 2280
88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 2368
88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to requirements for certain skills development fund grant proposals.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2390
88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to prohibiting the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
HB 2514
88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 2585
88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2639
88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | NACOGDOCHES, CITY OF | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2642
88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 2672
88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the eligibility for student loan repayment assistance under the math and science scholars loan repayment program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c with no recommendation
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 2760
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2804
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to use of the name, image, or likeness of a student athlete participating in an intercollegiate athletic program at an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 2818
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEMP
HB 2920
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, posting, or provision of information regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities and to the confidentiality of certain information relating to persons provided assistance in accessing postsecondary education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3048
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the authority of certain public institutions of higher education to offer programs and courses in junior college district service areas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3085
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide applicants with certain information regarding eligibility for public health programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 3164
88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and employees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 3172
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the availability of menstrual products and lactation rooms at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Women
HB 3173
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to inquiries into and the consideration of an applicant's criminal and disciplinary history in making admissions decisions at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 3211
88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Denton County.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| DENTON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 3287
88-0 (2023)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the locations of the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 3296
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to reporting requirements regarding certain data related to students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3337
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the provision of menstrual products at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Women
HB 3338
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to measures to prevent and respond to opioid-related drug overdoses, including policies and training regarding the use of opioid antagonists, at student residences on campuses of public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3371
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to health benefits offered by institutions of higher education to students and their families.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c with no recommendation
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3410
88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to staff development for public school employees in cultural competence and implicit bias and to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Management Relations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3447
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aeronautics | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Intergovernmental Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | RICE UNIVERSITY | SPACE COMMISSION, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Transportation--Aviation | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3471
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the general responsibility of public institutions of higher education and to protected expression and academic freedom at those institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3486
88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to higher education curricula, including course enrollment and credit and degree and certificate programs.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 3487
88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Taxation--General
HB 3631
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding mental health services to entering students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3689
88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 3716
88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the authorization of certain adult high school charter school programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3851
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to academic boycotts at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 3878
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 3988
88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Governor | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
HB 3997
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to reporting and data collection requirements in relation to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their family members.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4043
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4086
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the identification and mapping of aggregate production operations by The University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | Mines & Mineral Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
HB 4104
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to a nursing dual credit pilot program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT | HOUSTON ISD | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 4109
88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4137
88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the provision of contraceptive methods at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL
HB 4330
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4340
88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain children to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 4374
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John
Relating to substance abuse awareness programs in public schools and public institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4411
88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the apprenticeship system of adult career and technology education.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4419
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Taxation--State | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 4462
88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to transferring data analysis and certain reporting functions from the Department of Family and Protective Services to the Texas Tech University System.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 4570
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the language in which certain courses are offered by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 4571
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to measures to address student hunger at postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4578
88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 4594
88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to a study regarding the needs of military bases located in the state and programs of study offered at school districts and institutions of higher education to prepare students for employment on a military base.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans
HB 4631
88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the establishment of the Opportunity High School Diploma pilot program.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4678
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a social work recruitment and retention program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 4684
88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to nursing educational programs offered by for-profit entities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 4736
88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the enrollment, including admission and resident status, of certain persons by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 4752
88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Texas Historical Commission to create a program to identify and restore Rosenwald Schools structures.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 4778
88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the oversight of Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 4814
88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to the use of certain land by The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4827
88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or educational institutions.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 4880
88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education; providing a private cause of action.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4968
88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4990
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative and a governing board and advisory council for the initiative.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4997
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Comal County and Guadalupe County.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COMAL COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GUADALUPE COUNTY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 5033
88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to requiring public schools and public institutions of higher education to report data regarding certain arrests made on school or institution property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement
HB 5108
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding a teacher apprenticeship program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 5126
88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to publish certain online resources.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 5146
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c with no recommendation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 5148
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c with no recommendation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5192
88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the accreditation of private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools
HB 5330
88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT
HJR 3
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 67
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education benefits provided to veterans and family members of veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 201
88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of career and technical education programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System, the Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 17
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 1/1/24
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Relations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 18
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the tenure and employment of faculty members at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 19
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy; redesignating the national research university fund as the Texas University Fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
SB 36
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 55
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
SB 118
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--General
SB 174
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO COUNTY | EL PASO SCHOOL OF LAW | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
SB 205
88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
SB 257
88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 321
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEMP
SB 336
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to compliance programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 408
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 412
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to protections for pregnant and parenting students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 413
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to protections for pregnant and parenting students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 427
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to requiring certain institutions of higher education to enter into an agreement to offer undergraduate courses in Texas History.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination
SB 428
88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the limitation on the number of baccalaureate degree programs a public junior college may offer.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 453
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 454
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Emergency Aid for Public Postsecondary Students (TEAPPS) grant program for students at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 455
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 458
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authorization for and approval of certain nursing programs offered by private postsecondary educational institutions or for-profit entities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 473
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to providing information to undergraduate students regarding certain fixed or flat tuition rates provided by certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 518
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the consideration of standardized test scores as a factor in nonautomatic admissions decisions at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 526
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to requiring prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer a degree or certificate program to certain persons who are incarcerated or subject to involuntary civil commitment.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 530
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a peer support network for law enforcement officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | W.W. CARUTH JR. POLICE INSTITUTE AT DALLAS
SB 549
88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Arts & Humanities | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 592
88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 601
88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Ellis County.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ELLIS COUNTY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 633
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services to entering students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
SB 672
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
SB 696
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to student buildings fees at The University of Texas at Dallas.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
SB 708
88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to certain credentials of value offered by general academic teaching institutions as part of a baccalaureate degree program.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 847
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
SB 865
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Williamson County.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
SB 867
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the recipients of opioid antagonists under the opioid antagonist program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 971
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of certain students participating in University Interscholastic League activities or in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 992
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Rural | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 1031
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to studies or surveys on children's sexual behavior conducted at or by a public primary or secondary school or by a public or private institution of higher education or another person; creating criminal offenses; imposing civil penalties.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT
SB 1055
88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NACOGDOCHES, CITY OF | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1073
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOSTER CARE | HOMELESS | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Human Relations
SB 1442
88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| DENTON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 1517
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to prohibiting certain academic boycotts of foreign countries by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1518
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1537
88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to measures to prevent espionage and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Intergovernmental Relations | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1577
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/24
| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1590
88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Animals | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | VETERINARIANS
SB 1591
88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the locations of the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 1652
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the creation, management and administration of the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aeronautics | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Intergovernmental Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RICE UNIVERSITY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Transportation--Aviation | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1711
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Religion
SB 1721
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the display of the national motto and historically significant documents to the founding of the United States in public schools and institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1758
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to the use of certain land by The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1783
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to airports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Transportation--Aviation
SB 1796
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to establishing a social work recruitment and retention program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 1876
88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1887
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the requirements for the early college education program and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1969
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed on or near the premises of a day-care center, school, or postsecondary educational institution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Day Care | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1974
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Governor | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
SB 1987
88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, KevinSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY AT DALLAS | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY AT HOUSTON
SB 2030
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the establishment of The University of Texas at Austin Civitas School of Civic and International Leadership.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 2068
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2077
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2136
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to measures to support public secondary and postsecondary American history and civics education, including the satisfaction of curriculum requirements in American History at institutions of higher education and the establishment of the American History and Civics Project.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2137
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to offer an undergraduate course in financial literacy and soft skills.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Financial--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2194
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Employees
SB 2196
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the identification and mapping of aggregate production operations by The University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | Mines & Mineral Resources | ROCK QUARRIES & PITS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
SB 2225
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2241
88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2288
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the Texas semiconductor innovation consortium and fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2335
88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2378
88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibiting a public entity from providing financial assistance for abortion or abortion-related services; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | Political Subdivisions
SB 2402
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation, management, and administration of the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2449
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the determination of resident status of certain high school graduates by public institutions of higher education and to the tuition and fees charged by those institutions to those graduates.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 2459
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2478
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2519
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to publish certain online resources.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 2538
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 2543
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the campus of the Texas State Technical College System serving West Texas.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | REEVES COUNTY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WEST TEXAS
SB 2581
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT
SJR 5
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 26
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle all component institutions of The Texas A&M University System and The University of Texas System to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 49
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a university research fund to support emerging research universities in The University of Texas System or The Texas A&M University System and disqualifying all component institutions of those university systems from receiving money from the national research university fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 81
88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 48
88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state.
Filed
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 200
88-3 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 80
88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | City Government--General | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 87
88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 35
88-4 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an annual study by the Texas A&M University Texas Real Estate Research Center of the purchase and sale of single-family homes by certain institutional buyers.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
HB 93
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--General
HB 199
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO COUNTY | EL PASO SCHOOL OF LAW | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 201
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 214
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOSTER CARE | HOMELESS | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Human Relations
HB 244
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development in coding, technology applications, cybersecurity, and computer science for public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 294
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the financial audit of public institutions of higher education by the state auditor.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 324
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Computational Health Research Institute.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | TEXAS COMPUTATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 392
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Housing--General | Labor--General
HB 449
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--MARSHALL | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WACO | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WEST TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
HB 546
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the application of certain programs that support certain occupation-related postsecondary educational programs and students of those programs.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STUDENT LOANS
HB 557
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 581
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of suicide prevention information on student identification cards issued by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
HB 618
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 632
87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
HB 695
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 784
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | HIDALGO COUNTY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 811
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 819
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Rural | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 919
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
HB 981
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of establishing a religious studies program at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Religion | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 1000
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at Sul Ross State University and Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1027
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding course materials by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Electronic Information Systems | ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS | INTERNET
HB 1076
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board concerning the long-term effects of regulating tuition rates and amounts charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 1132
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1142
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the inclusion of transfer pathways in the guidelines addressing transfer practices published by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1164
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to patient safety practices regarding placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 1214
87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to requirements for certain skills development fund grant proposals.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1220
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to authorizing the Collin County Community College District to offer a baccalaureate degree program in the field of education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1271
87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the student union fee at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 1373
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1457
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain joint graduate degree programs between The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
HB 1481
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to contracts to provide appropriate residential housing to students in extended foster care who enroll at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 1482
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Human Relations
HB 1486
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1521
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1530
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1624
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on best practices in STEM programs at minority-serving public institutions of higher education and to a grant program to implement those practices.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1768
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1769
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 1891
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1923
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report by a public institution of higher education on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ERCOT power outages.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 2085
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to a feasibility study regarding establishing a four-year institution of higher education in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BORDER | EAGLE PASS, CITY OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE
HB 2089
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the detection and mitigation of plant pests and diseases.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 2122
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to purchasing standards for state agencies and institutions of higher education, including standards for contracting with historically underutilized businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2279
87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements for a public institution of higher education policy requiring students to reside on campus.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 2281
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 2336
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of Sul Ross State University to The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2458
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2491
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to creating Texas A&M University--Eagle Pass as a component institution of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--EAGLE PASS
HB 2509
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education for the practice of podiatric medicine in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 2645
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the election of certain junior college district trustees by plurality vote.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General | LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT | SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
HB 2674
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the agreement requirements for receiving a scholarship under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2705
87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Woman's University System.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY AT DALLAS | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY AT HOUSTON | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2827
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, MarySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of certain responsibilities relating to postsecondary education and career counseling.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3164
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to student members of the board of regents of a public university system or public university.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Officers | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3175
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to financial support and incentives for comprehensive regional universities.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3186
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation in and reimbursement from the skills development fund of certain entities.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3348
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of baccalaureate degree programs certain public junior colleges may offer.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3383
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to requiring coursework in agriculture for a baccalaureate degree program at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Agriculture | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3583
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3709
87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to curriculum requirements in American and Texas history at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Arts & Humanities | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3738
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3812
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the release of student directory information by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3948
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEMP | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3993
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, to student fees imposed by the university, and to the elimination of certain obsolete statutory references in relation to the university.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4185
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Institute for Community Policing at the University of Houston.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY POLICING, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 4188
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a study on comprehensive development agreements entered into for transportation projects in this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Interim Studies | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4202
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to including work colleges in the TexShare library consortium.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Libraries & Librarians | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | TEXSHARE LIBRARY CONSORTIUM
HB 4241
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the contract terms of certain grants awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 4271
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the administration of public institutions of higher education, including certain restrictions on hiring and tenure decisions, curriculum, and involvement in litigation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Abortion | Aliens | Crimes--Capital Punishment | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Employees
HB 4321
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the creation of the employee ownership assistance office within the Texas A&M University School of Business.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
HB 4361
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to off-campus workforce education or lower-division programs offered by a public institution of higher education at the request of an employer.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4383
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to providing information to undergraduate students regarding certain fixed or flat tuition rates provided by certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | INTERNET
HB 4487
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS RECOVERY ACT
HB 4491
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4493
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the requirement that a state agency provide information to another state agency on request.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4494
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain projects by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4500
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive rights of student organizations at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HJR 20
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 27
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the allocation of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and to use that revenue for certain science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarships.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 128
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a public institution of higher education or public university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Officers
SB 5
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 35
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 54
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 74
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the contract terms of certain grants awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 101
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Emergency Aid for Public Postsecondary Students (TEAPPS) grant program for students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 102
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 103
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas First Generation Matching Scholarship Program for certain first generation students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 165
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Fierro, Art
Relating to an exception to dropped course limitations at public institutions of higher education for courses dropped during a disaster that results in a bar or limit on in-person course attendance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 235
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to limitations on increases in fees charged by certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
SB 236
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the submission of an affordability and access report by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 342
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--General
SB 346
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 388
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 408
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--General
SB 475
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state agency and local government information management and security, including establishment of the state risk and authorization management program and the Texas volunteer incident response team; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | Purchasing--State | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VOLUNTEERS
SB 480
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the student union fee at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
SB 499
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
SB 522
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the transfer of Sul Ross State University to The Texas A&M University System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 603
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO COUNTY | EL PASO SCHOOL OF LAW | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 649
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 660
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 661
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 753
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a limitation on the amount of a fee charged by a public institution of higher education for late payment of student housing costs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Housing--General
SB 758
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 767
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to investments made by the comptroller of public accounts with state funds not deposited in state depositories.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 783
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain projects by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 810
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the course information required to be posted on a public institution of higher education's Internet website.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 937
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to an excused absence from a public institution of higher education for a student called to required military service.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
SB 942
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 956
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education for the practice of podiatric medicine in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
SB 994
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1019
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to a requirement for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to report certain student loan data.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1026
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to purchasing standards for state agencies and institutions of higher education, including standards for contracting with historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1044
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the inclusion of suicide prevention information on student identification cards issued by a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
SB 1058
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1092
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding course materials by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Electronic Information Systems | ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS | INTERNET
SB 1126
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Woman's University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY AT DALLAS | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY AT HOUSTON | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1159
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to performance evaluations of tenured faculty at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1193
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to providing information to undergraduate students regarding certain fixed or flat tuition rates provided by certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | INTERNET
SB 1213
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
SB 1229
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1289
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a firearm on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Weapons
SB 1295
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to financial support and incentives for comprehensive regional universities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1300
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of baccalaureate degree programs certain public junior colleges may offer.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1301
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
SB 1348
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Computational Health Research Institute.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | TEXAS COMPUTATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 1360
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to notice of certain criminal conduct by a student or employee of a public or private institution of higher education in this state; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Law Enforcement | Legislature
SB 1385
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1467
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, to student fees imposed by the university, and to the elimination of certain obsolete statutory references in relation to the university.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1477
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1485
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COLLIN COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1490
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to authorize certain degree programs offered by private postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1525
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the administration of the governor's university research initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE ADVISORY BOARD | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
SB 1554
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1617
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the automatic admission of certain students to general academic teaching institutions in The University of Texas System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1635
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of establishing a divinity program at Texas Southern University.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Religion | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1669
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited discrimination regarding vaccination status and mandates for receiving or participating in the administration of vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | LONG-TERM CARE | Protection of Personal Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1680
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--MARSHALL | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WACO | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WEST TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 1685
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a study on comprehensive development agreements entered into for transportation projects in this state.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Interim Studies | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1699
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive rights of student organizations at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1701
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the allocation of certain appropriated funds to public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1709
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Employees
SB 1778
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; imposing and authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEMP | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1779
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to prohibiting certain contracts or agreements between a public institution of higher education and a Confucius Institute.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
SB 1780
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the protection of public health in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1797
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to including work colleges in the TexShare library consortium.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Libraries & Librarians | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | TEXSHARE LIBRARY CONSORTIUM
SB 1811
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1825
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the approval of certain private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DEBT | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1856
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to certain vocational nursing students providing services during a declared state of disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 1889
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to measures to support public secondary and postsecondary American history and civics education, including the satisfaction of curriculum requirements in American History at institutions of higher education and the establishment of the American History and Civics Project.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Arts & Humanities | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 1926
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a private civil cause of action against local entities and campus police departments that violate certain laws related to immigration enforcement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Law Enforcement
SB 1963
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the reporting by certain public institutions of higher education on the transferability of credit and to a transferability report card for those institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Withdrawn from calendar (contested)
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 2005
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to off-campus workforce education or lower-division programs offered by a public institution of higher education at the request of an employer.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 2009
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the management and treatment of placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
SB 2021
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to student loan forgiveness for certain public service employees or interns.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2029
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the employee ownership assistance office within the Texas A&M University School of Business.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 2134
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to certain standardization in cybersecurity degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Science & Technology
HB 35
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state.
Filed
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 79
87-1 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 90
87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to requiring public school and public institution of higher education students to participate in interscholastic athletic activities based on biological sex.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 147
87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
HB 158
87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 213
87-1 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Filed
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 298
87-1 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to athletic conference membership by institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Legislature
SB 35
87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 37
87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
SB 44
87-1 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
SB 76
87-1 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to athletic conference membership by institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Legislature
HB 150
87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 159
87-2 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain executive orders affecting public schools.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
HB 167
87-2 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Filed
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HJR 24
87-2 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 31
87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting the use of state or federal money for the purpose of certain instruction at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 63
87-2 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
SB 72
87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 74
87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 95
87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
| City Government--Finance | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
SJR 14
87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 80
87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 158
87-3 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 159
87-3 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education and the designation of certain appropriated funds allocated to those institutions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 173
87-3 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 13
87-3 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas university fund to provide funding for research activities conducted by public institutions of higher education in the Texas Tech University System or the University of Houston System.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 33
87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
SB 51
87-3 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination and to exemptions from certain vaccine requirements.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | Political Subdivisions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 52
87-3 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education, the oversight of certain capital projects at those institutions, and the designation of certain appropriated funds allocated to those institutions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| BONDS | CAPITAL PROJECT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 54
87-3 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a legal clinic operated by a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 60
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
HB 99
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 103
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 114
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to providing public high school students information regarding the availability of college credit awarded for military experience, education, and training obtained during military service.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 138
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 327
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO COUNTY | EL PASO SCHOOL OF LAW | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 367
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee bills or billing statements provided to students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 375
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--General
HB 412
86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to an annual football game between The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Holidays | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 413
86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 445
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to exceptions from the requirement for a person under the direction or control of a local entity or campus police department to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 449
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a public or private institution of higher education include a notation on a student's transcript under certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 476
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 508
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 539
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions and eligibility for certain scholarships of a student who is the valedictorian of the student's high school graduating class.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 617
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the response by certain public and private institutions of higher education to reports of sexual assault at those institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 637
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the salaries of the superintendent of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the superintendent of the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Salaries & Expenses
HB 739
86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to tuition and fees for certain military spouses and dependents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 792
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the use of land in the William Goodrich Jones State Forest.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 809
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOMELESS | Housing--General
HB 879
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions of students who complete the early college education program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 904
86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to requiring The University of Texas at San Antonio to conduct a study regarding cyber attacks against financial institutions in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Financial--General | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
HB 985
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 1009
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1101
86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the name of the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SOUTHWEST COLLEGE FOR THE DEAF | SOUTHWEST COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF
HB 1118
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that public and private institutions of higher education provide certain cost and employment opportunity data for degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1167
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1173
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 1180
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the agreement requirements for receiving a scholarship under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1203
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1236
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 1252
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOOD | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1373
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 1401
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1407
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility requirements for receiving distributions from the national research university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 1424
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | HIDALGO COUNTY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1477
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the use of grants under the emergency medical services assistance program and the distribution of certain revenue received by the comptroller.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1547
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at Sul Ross State University and Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1562
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1592
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1630
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the funding of dual credit courses provided by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1759
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the core curriculum at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1793
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a suit against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
HB 1891
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who achieve a certain score on a high school equivalency examination.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1943
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the inclusion of transfer pathways in the guidelines addressing transfer practices published by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1945
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to carrying a handgun in certain areas of the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Day Care | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 2000
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2073
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 2078
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 2100
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2197
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
HB 2325
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2340
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Congress | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | UNMANNED AIRCRAFT STUDY GROUP
HB 2345
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FLOODS | Interim Studies | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2383
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law as an independent public institution of higher education; granting a power of eminent domain.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSTON, CITY OF | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY'S THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW | THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 2469
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2472
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a peace officer supplemental retirement fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2543
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by certain students from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Taxation--Sales
HB 2554
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to regulation of the display of signs containing political advertising.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADVERTISING | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Highways | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | SIGNS
HB 2633
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the consumption, possession, or sale of an alcoholic beverage at a performing arts facility leased to a nonprofit organization by a school district.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 2648
86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to maintaining certain monuments and memorials and the names of certain public institutions; providing civil penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Historic Preservation & Museums | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2680
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, MattSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the student recreational facility fee at The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
HB 2709
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to authorization for the sale of certain Texas Tech University property.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2715
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on shared motor-assisted scooters.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2718
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing an increase in the student union fee at The University of Texas at Arlington.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2794
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2870
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 2879
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Human Services--Child Services | LITERACY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 2963
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| CHEROKEE COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2980
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to increase the availability of clinical education practice sites for certain nursing students.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 3042
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3069
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development in coding, technology applications, and computer science for public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology
HB 3141
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to providing by contract for a public or private entity to act as the administering authority for the state virtual school network and to the duties of the administering authority.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems
HB 3165
86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT
HB 3240
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board concerning the long-term effects of regulating tuition rates and amounts charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 3266
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to fees charged to students enrolled at component institutions of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3312
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing a health and wellness center fee at the University of Houston-Victoria.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
HB 3382
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the application of certain occupation-related postsecondary educational financial aid and student loan repayment programs.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3395
86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3444
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or other malfeasance in the use of public resources by public and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3565
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Rural | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3574
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to employment policies for certain health care providers in medical and dental units.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 3601
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the recognition by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of competency-based education degree plans for members of the Texas military forces.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 3612
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3613
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the office of minority statistics and engagement in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 3621
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3655
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education, including the powers and duties of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
HB 3658
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to drug or alcohol overdose awareness and response training for residential advisors and officers of student organizations at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3726
86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the use of the law enforcement officer standards and education fund for continuing education expenses of law enforcement personnel at private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3808
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the timely graduation of and attainment of marketable skills by students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3814
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STALKING
HB 3819
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the alignment of courses between educational entities in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3853
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to biological and environmental research conducted on private land by a public or private institution of higher education and the eligibility of that land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Environment--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | OPEN-SPACE LAND | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3871
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3875
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to cloud compatibility of certain state agency information technology purchases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3932
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4010
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4039
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to meeting the graduate medical education needs of medical degree programs offered or proposed by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 4098
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Family--Family Violence | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4175
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to restrictions on the method of providing public speaking or similar courses by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems
HB 4182
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., CarlSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 4208
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 4214
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| City Government--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Purchasing--State | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4389
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4558
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the curriculum requirements in government or political science at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 4586
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4615
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to certain performance-based incentives and teacher education and development initiatives administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 6
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WORK GROUP | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Environment--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
SB 18
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 25
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 34
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the maximum number of semester credit hours allowed for and funding sources used to supplement a TEXAS grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 35
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 64
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to cybersecurity for information resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
SB 117
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
SB 134
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the participation of the medical school at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in the Joint Admission Medical Program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | JOINT ADMISSION MEDICAL PROGRAM COUNCIL | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
SB 144
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 249
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions and eligibility for certain scholarships of a student who is the valedictorian of the student's high school graduating class.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 256
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Women
SB 275
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of the chief executive officer of a public institution of higher education or university system.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Officers
SB 331
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Homeless Persons
SB 345
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to the use of land in the William Goodrich Jones State Forest.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 440
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a suit against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
SB 447
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 473
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
SB 487
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the office of minority statistics and engagement in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 499
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the requirement that certain participating institutions under the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide loan debt information to students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 504
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the inclusion of certain information in postsecondary education and career counseling academies developed for certain school counselors and other postsecondary advisors employed by a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
SB 505
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 563
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the reporting of information about the use of federal money for flood research, planning, and mitigation projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | FLOODS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 576
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 702
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Open Meetings | Political Subdivisions
SB 709
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 828
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the name of the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SOUTHWEST COLLEGE FOR THE DEAF | SOUTHWEST COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 841
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--General
SB 847
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the student recreational facility fee at The University of Texas at Tyler.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
SB 880
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive rights at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 884
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Emergency Aid for Public Postsecondary Students (TEAPPS) grant program for students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 919
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers
SB 945
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to drug or alcohol overdose awareness and response training for residential advisors and officers of student organizations at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1017
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1162
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1183
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1192
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1195
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Elections--General
SB 1276
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 1284
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Human Services--Child Services | LITERACY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 1296
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1324
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1378
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to meeting the graduate medical education needs of medical degree programs offered or proposed by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1441
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board comparing postsecondary educational outcomes for certain traditional and nontraditional students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
SB 1460
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CHEROKEE COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1477
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to eliminating the requirement that certain top high school graduates be granted automatic admission to certain universities and eliminating the scholarship program for those graduates to attend certain institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 1504
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the abolition of the B-On-time student loan account and the allocation of funds remaining in that account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1517
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the designation of a public high school by the Texas Education Agency as an early college high school.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1539
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for certain students who are veterans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
No action taken in committee
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans
SB 1540
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the designation of support services liaison officers at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1635
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to medical and dental clinical education in public and nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Hospitals | SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER
SB 1664
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education, including the powers and duties of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 1668
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1672
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the detection and mitigation of plant pests and diseases.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1678
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS
SB 1680
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the approval of certain private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1736
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1756
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or other malfeasance in the use of public resources by public and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1757
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to student loan repayment assistance under the math and science scholars loan repayment program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1758
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the application of certain occupation-related postsecondary educational financial aid and student loan repayment programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STUDENT LOANS | WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY TEXAS
SB 1779
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to security for state agency information and information technologies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1865
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain state programs to address the workforce needs of members of the United States military and their dependents.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1877
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain student information.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1982
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to speech protections for student journalism at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Communications & Press | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
SB 2000
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2001
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2058
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 2064
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to methane gas reduction by The University of Texas System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2111
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission developing a plan to contract with a public institution of higher education to operate a certain state hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2130
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who achieve certain scores on a high school equivalency examination.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2157
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting an institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 2217
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2247
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2280
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2325
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2338
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2380
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Rural | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2398
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to establishment of the higher education pilot program for foster youth and former foster youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Minors--General
SB 2412
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements for the administration of the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) at The University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SJR 64
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 17
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Higher Education Innovation Accelerator for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 46
85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 112
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 169
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 220
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a person's eligibility to take the state's bar examination and to supreme court approval of law schools for the purpose of establishing eligibility.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 254
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 282
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 319
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 375
85-0 (2017)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to providing for the carrying of handguns without a license and to related offenses and penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | PEACE OFFICERS | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 391
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 392
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of certain hospitals, mental health facilities, and nursing facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Weapons
HB 393
85-0 (2017)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 404
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 417
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Success Initiative.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 430
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to outcomes-based funding for general academic teaching institutions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 465
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 493
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to reporting requirements for the College Credit for Heroes program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 1/1/18
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 585
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the qualification for and performance at institutions of higher education of certain students who completed certain mathematics courses during high school.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 653
85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 654
85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for returning adult students at public institutions of higher education and to the tuition rate that may be charged to those students for certain excessive undergraduate hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 711
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a limitation on the number of certain nontenured or nontenure track faculty employed at public universities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 712
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 767
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 796
85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the work-study student mentorship program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 817
85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
HB 832
85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to state funding for baccalaureate degree programs offered at certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 841
85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 906
85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 968
85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 973
85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1007
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1096
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy and prevention and outreach program on campus sexual assault, family violence, and stalking.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Family--Family Violence | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 1121
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to instruction in accessible design in the curriculum for an architecture degree program offered by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1176
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 1179
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1192
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1212
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 1237
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1241
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to student success-based funding recommendations for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1359
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers | TEXAS HERO PROTECTION ACT
HB 1369
85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1407
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | RURAL | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1425
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a requirement that public and private institutions of higher education provide certain cost and employment opportunity data for degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1498
85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1499
85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance, renovation, and repair of certain state buildings.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1580
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 1602
85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 1628
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 1640
85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to ensuring continuity of education for homeless children and foster care youth and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Labor--Workforce Development | Minors--General
HB 1705
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to curriculum requirements in American history at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 1737
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1840
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the requirement for a report by a state agency on the request for a study from an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1842
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1843
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the University of Houston System and the component institutions of that system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Public Employees | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 1882
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to the management of university land by The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1913
85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the required qualifications for serving as president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and to the prohibition against the award of certain degrees by the center's governing board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1915
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Weapons
HB 2155
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a college readiness memorandum of understanding between a school district and a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts
HB 2210
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a college readiness memorandum of understanding between a school district and a public institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts
HB 2223
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to developmental coursework offered by public institutions of higher education under the Texas Success Initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2229
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 2230
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide amnesty to students who report incidents of sexual assault.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2232
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Family--Family Violence | Governor | SEXUAL ASSAULT | TASK FORCE ON CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2242
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the establishment of a college of veterinary medicine at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | VETERINARIANS
HB 2285
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Institute for Coastal Prairie Research and Education at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GIFTS & DONATIONS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 2355
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist students at public institutions of higher education who are homeless.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOMELESS | Housing--General
HB 2404
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Family Violence | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Safety | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2421
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an annual report on employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2431
85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the participation of public state colleges in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2432
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at a location other than the institution's main campus.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Returned from the House for further action
| BRAZOS COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2478
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to an innovation grant program to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS
HB 2527
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 2541
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2637
85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 2673
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2819
85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Oil & Gas | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
HB 2895
85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the requirement that certain public institutions of higher education post mental health resources on the institution's Internet website.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2902
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HB 2917
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a scholarship program to support study abroad by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2918
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to post on its Internet website a status report regarding certain disciplinary processes involving an incident of campus sexual assault.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INTERNET | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2920
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an audit of faculty composition by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2988
85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from Texas Tech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 2999
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3059
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions of students who complete the early college education program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3091
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to evaluating and improving the provision of prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 3092
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to prevention and early intervention services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3142
85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a requirement that a public or private institution of higher education include a disciplinary notation on a student's transcript under certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3143
85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to mental health professional staffing requirements at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3159
85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to a study regarding the economic impact of general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3160
85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund for certain projects involving the commercialization of property derived from research at or through institutions of higher education.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 3179
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3187
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the campus sexual assault policy at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3195
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3231
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to financial accountability standards for charter schools operated by a public institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 3245
85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the definition of distinguished researcher for purposes of the governor's university research initiative.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3247
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3260
85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to use of the governor's university research initiative fund to support the commercialization of property derived from research at or through public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE FUND
HB 3267
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to participation in and contributions to the optional retirement program for certain employees of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3327
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3330
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a legislative internship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3407
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to address suicide prevention at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3568
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LONE STAR COLLEGE
HB 3577
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services educational program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3593
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to instruction in career and technology education provided by public schools, including instruction in technology applications, cybersecurity, and computer coding, and to consideration of completed practicums and internships in school accountability ratings.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL 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
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 3747
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a requirement that each state university provide to a student certain employment data relating to the student's major field of study.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3766
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions or waivers at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3768
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Guided Pathways program to facilitate the completion by students of undergraduate certificate and degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 3775
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Human Services--Child Services | LITERACY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 3780
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a state secondary Internet website domain name server.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 3818
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a sexual assault policy at public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3842
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to transferring the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities to The University of Texas at Austin and renaming the office the Office for Healthy Children.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Human Services--General | OFFICE FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN | OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 3851
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3866
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 4035
85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to eligibility and contributions for coverage under the state employee group benefits program and health benefit plans offered by certain university systems.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4216
85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to required notice to certain students at public lower-division institutions of higher education regarding skills development job training or incentive programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4220
85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of certain degree-granting postsecondary educational institutions by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4251
85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to an exemption from tuition and required fees at public institutions of higher education for undergraduate students from low-income families.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HJR 54
85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 110
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish permanent funds for the support of state institutions and agencies of higher education that do not participate in funding from the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HJR 114
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to divert any net income attributable to newly discovered oil and gas or other mineral interests on permanent university fund land from the permanent university fund to fund capital projects at certain public universities and agencies of higher education that are currently ineligible for distributions from the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HR 2609
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 968.
Reported enrolled
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 18
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to public institutions of higher education setting aside portions of designated tuition for student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 19
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to performance-based tuition limitations for and a temporary limitation on the amount of tuition and fees charged by certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 22
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 32
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LOANS
SB 33
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS Grant and to administration of the TEXAS grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 34
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to outcomes-based funding for general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 59
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 60
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities, including public institutions of higher education, to agricultural products produced, processed, or grown in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
SB 141
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 249
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the submission of an affordability and access report by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 331
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the temporary approval of a private or independent college or university to continue to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 349
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
SB 352
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
SB 367
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 437
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 482
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of a program to assist foster care youth and former foster care youth in accessing higher education, career information, and skills certifications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Labor--Workforce Development | Minors--General
SB 543
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to performance-based tuition limitations for certain public institutions of higher education and a temporary tuition limitation for those institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
SB 574
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the expansion of applied workforce learning opportunities in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Industry Internship Challenge.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 598
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 634
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to reporting requirements for certain skills development fund workforce training program providers.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 719
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect, study, and report certain data regarding workforce education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 802
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study and report regarding best practices in the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 803
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make research papers available to the public.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Libraries & Librarians | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 810
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the purchase and use of open educational resources.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 828
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 834
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to state funding for baccalaureate degree programs offered at certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 885
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the maximum number of semester credit hours allowed for and funding sources used to supplement a TEXAS grant and to the removal of obsolete references related to the Teach for Texas grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 968
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a sexual assault policy at certain public and private institutions of higher education and to requiring those institutions to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SB 969
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide amnesty to students who report certain incidents, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 970
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a sexual assault policy at public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 997
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Hospitals | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Religion
SB 1033
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from Texas Tech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
SB 1066
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to meeting the graduate medical education needs of new medical degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education and to the employment status of certain residents participating in certain graduate medical education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GRADUATE STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1092
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to access to certain meetings and information of private or independent institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Open Meetings | Open Records
SB 1097
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1119
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an annual report on employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1151
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1170
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
SB 1181
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the University of Houston System and the component institutions of that system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Public Employees | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 1220
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to ensuring continuity of education and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Minors--General
SB 1223
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to suits against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
SB 1225
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to eligibility requirements for the repayment of certain physician education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PHYSICIANS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1323
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the academic costs charged to resident undergraduate students by general academic teaching institutions and to certain reports regarding certain costs of those institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
SB 1367
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1467
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
House passage as amended reported
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1471
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | RURAL | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1527
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1531
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1558
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions for valedictorians of certain high school graduating classes.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1649
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of criminal trespass.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TRESPASS
SB 1743
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to transferring the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities to The University of Texas at Austin and renaming the office the Office for Healthy Children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Human Services--General | OFFICE FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN | OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 1762
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of the parking and removal of vehicles on the campus of a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PARKING | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES
SB 1782
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for returning adult students at public institutions of higher education and to the tuition rate that may be charged to those students for certain excessive undergraduate hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1809
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1837
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to financial accountability standards for charter schools operated by a public institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 1845
85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1888
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of students to general academic teaching institutions and on the admission of nonresident students to The University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 1892
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1910
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state agency information security plans, information technology employees, and online and mobile applications.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1926
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SB 1930
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Animals | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1982
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the establishment of a university system center located in Brazos County as part of The Texas A&M University System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BRAZOS COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 2033
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the fixed tuition price plan offered by certain general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 2079
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2082
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the work-study student mentorship program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2086
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students and course credit within the public higher education system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 2109
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 2122
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 2131
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to efforts to facilitate the completion by students of undergraduate certificate and degree programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2201
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to curriculum requirements in American history at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 2214
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 56
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding a transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 57
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the maximum amount of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SR 931
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 968.
Reported enrolled
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 113
85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to post on its Internet website a status report regarding certain disciplinary processes involving an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INTERNET | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 122
85-1 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a requirement that a public or private institution of higher education include a disciplinary notation on a student's transcript under certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 281
85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 330
85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an investigation by the Department of Public Safety into the response by certain public and private institutions of higher education to reports of sexual assault at those institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 371
85-1 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Family--Family Violence | SEXUAL ASSAULT | TASK FORCE ON CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 29
85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Family--Family Violence | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STALKING
HB 26
84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, creation of the Economic Incentive Oversight Board and the governor's university research initiative, abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | ECONOMIC INCENTIVE OVERSIGHT BOARD | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 27
84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Postponed
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 44
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
HB 46
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
HB 59
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
HB 61
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 100
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 197
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to requiring certain public institutions of higher education to post information regarding mental health resources on the institution's Internet website.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 209
84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 301
84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by examination or assessment at public institutions of higher education; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 450
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 451
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 458
84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 494
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 495
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 530
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 557
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for certain research purposes.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 586
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 590
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 599
84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to energy savings performance contracts entered into by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 602
84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 609
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a personalized cancer care building at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | CANCER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
HB 626
84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an engineering building at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 658
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Fort Bend County.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FORT BEND COUNTY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 699
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy on campus sexual assault.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 753
84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 782
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an academic building at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 784
84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 791
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 796
84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the Texas State University System and the component institutions of that system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Public Employees | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 812
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 827
84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 844
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | Weapons
HB 901
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to a student election to select the athletics nickname of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 909
84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the tasting of alcoholic beverages by students enrolled in certain courses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Minors--General
HB 935
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 937
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Weapons
HB 951
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the qualification for and performance at institutions of higher education of certain students who completed certain mathematics courses during high school.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 990
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 996
84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 1000
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to state support for general academic teaching institutions in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1049
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the classification of licensed massage therapy programs as postsecondary education programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS
HB 1051
84-0 (2015)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Ellis County.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ELLIS COUNTY | RED OAK, CITY OF | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 1054
84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to developmental education programs under the Texas Success Initiative for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1088
84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Technical Center for Innovative Desalination at The University of Texas at El Paso in partnership with The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DESALINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | Water--General
HB 1103
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to space utilization and online enrollment requirements for the issuance of revenue bonds by certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 1194
84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 1196
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1234
84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1254
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Tarleton State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1256
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | State Officers
HB 1262
84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to continuing eligibility requirements for institutions of higher education to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1287
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a requirement that each state university's Internet website include a link to certain employment data.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1299
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the tasting of wine by students enrolled in certain courses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | WINE & WINERIES
HB 1384
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1387
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities offering internships to certain college students.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1467
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a classroom building at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
HB 1476
84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE
HB 1487
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a health sciences and classroom building at the Pearland campus of the University of Houston--Clear Lake.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE
HB 1505
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science and technology building at the downtown campus of the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
HB 1565
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of qualified timber land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 1583
84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to block scheduling for certain associate degree and certificate programs at public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1611
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who successfully complete certain college preparatory courses.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1612
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information to students and school districts regarding student performance on Texas Success Initiative assessment instruments.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1634
84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1672
84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to request student disciplinary records for certain applicants for admission to the institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1689
84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interprofessional health education center at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
HB 1708
84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain students enrolled in fire science courses at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1712
84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--Workforce Development | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE
HB 1731
84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for an academic and student services building at Texas A&M University--Texarkana.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA
HB 1807
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 1809
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1887
84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
HB 1895
84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to scholarship and insurance payments for student athletes at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Health & Accident | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1904
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the renovation of Robert A. Welch Hall at The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 1916
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PEACE OFFICERS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2017
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to permissible locations of open-enrollment charter schools created by institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 2056
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Libraries & Librarians | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2060
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the application of public information laws to campus police departments at private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Law Enforcement | Open Records
HB 2097
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary engineering and academic studies building at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2131
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence to achieve healthy fetal outcomes in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 2167
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aeronautics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Law Enforcement | SURVEYORS
HB 2237
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at Arlington.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2281
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a feasibility study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the establishment of a law school campus extension in El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO, CITY OF | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
HB 2365
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 2396
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to eliminating requirements that certain public institutions of higher education set aside portions of tuition for student loan repayment programs for certain physicians and state attorneys.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | PHYSICIANS
HB 2402
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2423
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2472
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 2483
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a maximum tuition rate under a fixed tuition price plan.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2568
84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing a student center fee at the University of Houston-Victoria.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
HB 2741
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Human Services--Child Services | LITERACY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 2755
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the higher education fund, the management of investments of the permanent university fund, and the allocation and distribution of certain constitutional revenues to the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 2841
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2842
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance, renovation, and repair of certain state buildings.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2848
84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 2921
84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing a recreation and wellness facility fee at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE
HB 3062
84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3073
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3078
84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to recommend a uniform pre-nursing curriculum for undergraduate professional nursing programs offered by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 3261
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at West Texas A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
HB 3323
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of the University of Houston-Katy campus and authorization for the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an academic building at the campus.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-KATY
HB 3348
84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3367
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3384
84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of certain transfer students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3467
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to a postsecondary distance learning feasibility study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 3498
84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the development of transfer associate degree programs to facilitate the transfer of students from public junior colleges to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3508
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a college readiness memorandum of understanding between a school district and an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts
HB 3531
84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3534
84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Port Arthur.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3577
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the allocation of funds to eligible institutions under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3644
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to establishing a student grant program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board funded by depository interest and earnings on certain unclaimed original land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3670
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to an environmental service fee charged by an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Environment--General
HB 3696
84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing the Texas Water Research Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3748
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, MarshaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the coordination of educational support services for and information regarding students who are currently or were formerly placed in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Child Services
HB 3842
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an agreement to finance and build a conference center and other appropriate facilities in or near a state park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3863
84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science, technology, and classroom building located at the University of Houston--Victoria.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
HB 3983
84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the Global Agricultural Innovation Institute program administered by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3998
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes demonstration program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HCR 134
84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3078.
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 64
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 115
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle the University of Houston to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HR 3466
84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1191.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HR 3467
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 11.
Reported enrolled
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Weapons
SB 11
84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Weapons
SB 22
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to outcomes-based funding for general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 24
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to training for members of the governing board of a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 1/1/16
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Ethics | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 27
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the online broadcast of open meetings of institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INTERNET | Open Meetings
SB 36
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 38
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 39
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities, including public institutions of higher education, to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Agriculture | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
SB 42
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | State Officers
SB 43
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
SB 44
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GIFTS & DONATIONS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 56
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the resident physician expansion grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
SB 117
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 150
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 163
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
SB 177
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 245
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 252
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a personalized cancer care building at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | CANCER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
SB 255
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 271
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 275
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 294
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the coordination of educational support services for and information regarding students who are currently or were formerly placed in foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Child Services
SB 303
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
SB 308
84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the powers and duties of campus police departments at private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 317
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
SB 323
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 325
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a college of business administration complex at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 420
84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Ellis County.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ELLIS COUNTY | RED OAK, CITY OF | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 448
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 499
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 581
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Fort Bend County.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FORT BEND COUNTY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 632
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the governor's university research initiative and to the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 691
84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain students enrolled in fire science courses at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer
SB 768
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science and technology building at the downtown campus of the University of Houston.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
SB 781
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for certain university systems and the component institutions of those systems.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Public Employees | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 793
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of the Blinn Junior College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | WASHINGTON COUNTY
SB 881
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the dedication of certain wine-related revenue.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| Agriculture | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | WINE & WINERIES
SB 907
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System and to workers' compensation coverage for employees of the system's components.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mines & Mineral Resources | State Employees | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 913
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
SB 915
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the establishment and administration by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a textbook affordability pilot program at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 916
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of a program to improve public education through partnerships between certain public school campuses and public universities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 947
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 955
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to permissible locations of open-enrollment charter schools created by certain institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 1053
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the management of state contracts, including the establishment of the contract management division of the Legislative Budget Board.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1066
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to continuing eligibility requirements for institutions of higher education to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1110
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
SB 1189
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the establishment of a multidisciplinary studies associate degree program at each public junior college.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1191
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 1207
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to tuition and fee bills or billing statements provided to students by certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Financial--General
SB 1261
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interprofessional health education center at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
SB 1262
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a health sciences and classroom building at the Pearland campus of the University of Houston--Clear Lake.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE
SB 1400
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1470
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1624
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to a requirement that certain entering students at a general academic teaching institution receive information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
SB 1714
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the release of student academic information by a public institution of higher education for certain purposes and the manner in which the information is used.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1750
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the requirements for employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1770
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1776
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who successfully complete certain college preparatory courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1819
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 1844
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment and functions of the Interagency Data Transparency Commission.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERAGENCY DATA COORDINATION AND TRANSPARENCY COMMISSION | INTERAGENCY DATA TRANSPARENCY COMMISSION | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1914
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Improvement Network.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1967
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to space utilization and online enrollment requirements for the issuance of revenue bonds by certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
SB 1986
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing a recreation and wellness facility fee at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE
SB 2017
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--Workforce Development | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE
SB 2031
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for admission to a new graduate and professional program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SR 1059
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1191.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 1060
84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 11.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Weapons
HB 22
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the establishment of a public service requirement for undergraduate students, known as Service to Texas, at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | VOLUNTEERS
HB 28
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 29
83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to requiring certain general academic teaching institutions to offer a fixed tuition price plan to undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 30
83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 31
83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of a general academic teaching institution or a state university system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | INTERNET | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 67
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 82
83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 92
83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to state formula funding for pharmacy schools and colleges and graduate-level pharmacy programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GRADUATE STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 142
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a prohibition against human cloning and regulating other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | HUMAN CLONING | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 172
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 173
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 180
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 257
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso as a component institution of the Texas Tech University System.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 360
83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements of public institutions of higher education regarding student organization membership.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Religion | State Finances--Budget
HB 363
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 407
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Weatherford College District service area.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HOOD COUNTY | WEATHERFORD COLLEGE
HB 451
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to restrictions on access to certain personal online accounts through electronic communication devices by employers or public or private institutions of higher education; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 533
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to a development of a workforce investment partnership in rural areas.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--Rural | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | RURAL
HB 551
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs.
House: Public Education
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 556
83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 603
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain textbooks for university and college courses from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Taxation--Sales
HB 643
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the name of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
HB 662
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 681
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 706
83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Weapons
HB 778
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to an annual football game between The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN