Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 1008	86-0 (2019)	Author: Metcalf, Will	Relating to the service of a member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the commissioner of higher education.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 2072	86-0 (2019)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 3011	86-0 (2019)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Powell, Beverly \| et. al.	Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to provide to a school district certain information used in determining academic accountability ratings for the district.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3048	86-0 (2019)	Author: Walle, Armando	Relating to the approval of certain degree programs by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 3652	86-0 (2019)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of a state repository for open educational resources by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 4019	86-0 (2019)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 4206	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to a requirement that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board include the number of commercial driver's license training program certificates awarded by a public junior college in measuring the achievement of certificate and degree completion goals under the state's master plan for higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
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
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
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
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
SB 1356	86-0 (2019)	Author: Powell, Beverly \| et. al.	Relating to the approval of certain degree programs by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	Senate: Higher Education	Co-author authorized
SB 1923	86-0 (2019)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Co-author authorized
SB 2011	86-0 (2019)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to a study and report regarding streamlining physician licensing requirements for advanced practice registered nurses.	House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2338	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.		Filed
HB 802	85-0 (2017)	Author: Murphy, Jim	Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain postsecondary education and career opportunity information.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 1117	85-0 (2017)	Author: Wray, John Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Effective immediately
HB 1340	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the representation required for the membership of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 1563	85-0 (2017)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the authority of the Texas State Technical College System to offer technical-vocational courses or programs.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 1580	85-0 (2017)	Author: Howard, Donna	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	House: Higher Education	No action taken in committee
HB 1828	85-0 (2017)	Author: Howard, Donna	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 2251	85-0 (2017)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie \| et. al.	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 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.
HB 2901	85-0 (2017)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 3105	85-0 (2017)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
HB 3527	85-0 (2017)	Author: Vo, Hubert	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 3629	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis Sponsor: Seliger, Kel \| et. al.	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the Brazosport College District to offer a baccalaureate degree program in nursing.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 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
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
SB 352	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 644	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 645	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 802	85-0 (2017)	Author: Seliger, Kel \| et. al. Sponsor: Howard, Donna	Relating to a study and report regarding best practices in the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
SB 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
SB 1119	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: 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
SB 1219	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to a requirement that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board conduct an annual comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the top 10 percent automatic admissions law.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 1328	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Van	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 1467	85-0 (2017)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: 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
SB 1794	85-0 (2017)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the elimination of a specific requirement that certain school districts develop and implement a plan to increase enrollment of the district's students at institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 1925	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 2032	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the authority of the Texas State Technical College System to offer technical-vocational courses or programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 2086	85-0 (2017)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students and course credit within the public higher education system.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 298	84-0 (2015)	Author: Wu, Gene \| et. al.	Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 505	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Estes, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
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
HB 1160	84-0 (2015)	Author: Farias, Joe	Relating to certain data reported to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 1287	84-0 (2015)	Author: Simmons, Ron Sponsor: 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
HB 1414	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smith, Wayne	Relating to a prohibition of restrictions on the grade levels at which a public high school student may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 1712	84-0 (2015)	Author: Oliveira, René	Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1896	84-0 (2015)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant program.	House: Higher Education	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2402	84-0 (2015)	Author: Howard, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.	House: Higher Education	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2423	84-0 (2015)	Author: Anderson, Rodney	Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2446	84-0 (2015)	Author: White, James	Relating to a study and report on online law schools and on the licensing of attorneys who obtain degrees through online or correspondence law schools or who become licensed through other nontraditional methods.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3569	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 915	84-0 (2015)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: 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
SB 947	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Howard, Donna	Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
SB 1126	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to a prohibition of restrictions on the grade levels at which a public high school student may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 1159	84-0 (2015)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 1455	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Elkins, Gary \| et. al.	Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1625	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to consumer information regarding career schools and colleges.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 1767	84-0 (2015)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
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
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
HB 690	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lewis, Tryon \| et. al.	Relating to reimbursing public institutions of higher education for tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 774	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 814	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Sarah	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a Basic Science Research Building II at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 842	83-0 (2013)	Author: Bell, Cecil \| et. al. Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the provision of certain opportunities to career and technical students by public school districts under the college credit program.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 1045	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to establishing a task force to design cultural competence education requirements for certain health education programs.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 1261	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lewis, Tryon \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to consolidate or eliminate a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 1296	83-0 (2013)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry	Relating to information regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities and workforce needs in this state.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately
HB 1351	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nevárez, Poncho \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the initiation, consolidation, or elimination of a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 1363	83-0 (2013)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Left pending in committee
HB 1892	83-0 (2013)	Author: Gonzales, Larry	Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2507	83-0 (2013)	Author: Anchia, Rafael	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 2549	83-0 (2013)	Author: Patrick, Diane Sponsor: Paxton, Ken	Relating to the periodic review and revision of college and career readiness standards in public education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 2550	83-0 (2013)	Author: Patrick, Diane Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the consolidation of the Higher Education Enrollment Assistance Program and the Higher Education Assistance Plan and the transfer of certain enrollment assistance duties to institutions of higher education and to measures to enhance medical education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3518	83-0 (2013)	Author: Branch, Dan	Relating to long-term statewide planning to achieve the goals of the state's master plan for higher education, "Closing the Gaps."	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 59	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Callegari, Bill	Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 67	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Branch, Dan	Relating to reporting requirements for institutions of higher education conducting human stem cell research.	House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 215	83-0 (2013)	Author: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: Anchia, Rafael	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including related changes to the status and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 497	83-0 (2013)	Author: Seliger, Kel \| et. al. Sponsor: Branch, Dan	Relating to the number of semester credit hours required to earn an associate degree at public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
SB 498	83-0 (2013)	Author: Seliger, Kel \| et. al. Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
SB 653	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 667	83-0 (2013)	Author: Seliger, Kel Sponsor: Branch, Dan	Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make research papers available to the public.	House: Higher Education Senate: Open Government	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 779	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 857	83-0 (2013)	Author: Seliger, Kel \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the initiation, consolidation, or elimination of a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Co-author authorized
SB 1258	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to improving access to nursing education programs.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 1346	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to establishing a task force to design cultural competence education requirements for certain health education programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 1710	83-0 (2013)	Author: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students within the public higher education system and the timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 374	82-0 (2011)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 393	82-0 (2011)	Author: Gonzales, Veronica	Relating to physician shortage residency training programs.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 736	82-0 (2011)	Author: Patrick, Diane \| et. al. Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to online information and resources regarding public institutions of higher education and career schools and colleges.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
HB 808	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to the identification of courses included in the common course numbering system to be offered by and the transferability of those courses among public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 946	82-0 (2011)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the identification of courses included in the common course numbering system to be offered by and the transferability of those courses among public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 1244	82-0 (2011)	Author: Castro, Joaquin Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to developmental education and the assessment of student readiness under the Texas Success Initiative and to students enrolled in developmental education at public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
HB 1892	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, Sarah	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain health-related institutions of The University of Texas System.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2440	82-0 (2011)	Author: Pitts, Jim	Relating to the creation of a Texas Junior College System office.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2520	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, John	Relating to the linking of data regarding specialized technology research projects conducted by general academic teaching institutions and other state agencies.	House: Technology	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2625	82-0 (2011)	Author: Branch, Dan	Relating to developing a developmental education plan for students entering public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2631	82-0 (2011)	Author: Branch, Dan Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the advanced research program.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
HB 2909	82-0 (2011)	Author: Branch, Dan Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to increasing awareness in this state of the importance of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 2910	82-0 (2011)	Author: Branch, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to measures to increase degree completion rates and support students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
HB 2937	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lewis, Tryon Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to access to the criminal history record information of certain individuals by public or private institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
HB 3025	82-0 (2011)	Author: Branch, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to measures to facilitate the timely completion of degrees by students of public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
HB 3468	82-0 (2011)	Author: Patrick, Diane \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the assessment of public school students for college readiness and developmental education courses to prepare students for college-level coursework.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 3517	82-0 (2011)	Author: Branch, Dan	Relating to the administration and business affairs of public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3587	82-0 (2011)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to the functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HR 2721	82-0 (2011)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 40.		3 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 32	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Branch, Dan	Relating to the consolidation of related higher education programs governing tuition, fee exemptions, and waivers respective to specific target populations.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 1/1/12
SB 36	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to methods for increasing student success and degree completion at public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
SB 38	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Branch, Dan	Relating to the inclusion of private postsecondary educational institutions and private career schools and colleges in the higher education accountability system of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 40	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Callegari, Bill	Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Vetoed by the Governor
SB 50	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to regulatory authority for courses taken by public high school students for both high school and college credit.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 162	82-0 (2011)	Author: Shapiro, Florence Sponsor: Branch, Dan	Relating to developing a developmental education plan for students entering public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
SB 200	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to reports, notices, and records required of institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 228	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Relating to reporting requirements for institutions of higher education conducting human stem cell research.	House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee
SB 272	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized
SB 1152	82-0 (2011)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1410	82-0 (2011)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Patrick, Diane	Relating to reporting student enrollment in tech-prep programs and evaluating tech-prep consortia.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1472	82-0 (2011)	Author: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the coordinated dissemination of online information regarding the operation and performance of certain for-profit educational entities.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
SR 1258	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 40.		Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 58	81-0 (2009)	Author: Branch, Dan Sponsor: Averitt, Kip \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
HB 160	81-0 (2009)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the creation and administration of a grant initiative for a community-based at-risk youth program.	House: Corrections	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 181	81-0 (2009)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 708	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rose, Patrick Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to higher education transfer practices, articulation agreements, policies for dropping courses, and special-purpose centers and to the formula funding for certain credit hours.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Placed on intent calendar
HB 2156	81-0 (2009)	Author: Edwards, Al	Relating to uniform financial aid award notification for students and prospective students of public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2800	81-0 (2009)	Author: Berman, Leo	Relating to exempting certain private nonprofit educational institutions from state regulation applicable to degree-granting institutions.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 3293	81-0 (2009)	Author: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 3294	81-0 (2009)	Author: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to assessing the effectiveness of certain developmental education courses for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 3456	81-0 (2009)	Author: Branch, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the education and preparation of resident physicians.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately
HB 3791	81-0 (2009)	Author: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to developing a developmental education plan for students entering public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 3885	81-0 (2009)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to a study of the effectiveness of the success initiative assessment and developmental coursework requirements and the implementation of a pilot program regarding student readiness for college-level work.	House: Higher Education	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4075	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to the participation of the medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso in the Joint Admission Medical Program.	House: Higher Education	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4122	81-0 (2009)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to the establishment of a collaborative language acquisition pilot program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 4329	81-0 (2009)	Author: Strama, Mark	Relating to an interim study on the creation of a data collection to track specialized technology research projects conducted by public universities, public university research facilities, and other state institutions.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4374	81-0 (2009)	Author: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to the approval of certain construction, repair, or rehabilitation projects at public institutions of higher education in this state.	House: Higher Education Senate: Administration	Referred to Administration
HB 4616	81-0 (2009)	Author: Branch, Dan	Relating to financial support and incentives for the development of national research universities and high-quality comprehensive regional universities and a review of the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 9	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to financial support and incentives for the development of national research universities and high-quality comprehensive regional universities and a review of the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 47	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the transfer of certain functions regarding career and technology education from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 172	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to financial incentives and other assistance to develop and maintain excellence in specific programs and fields of study at public institutions of higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
SB 185	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to establishing a commission to prepare and recommend a long-range plan for higher education in this state.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 201	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot \| et. al. Sponsor: Chavez, Norma	Relating to the participation of the medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso in the Joint Admission Medical Program.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 668	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the establishment of a student mentorship pilot program at certain institutions of higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
SB 954	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to uniform financial aid award notification for students and prospective students of public institutions of higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 1085	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to a report to the legislature and the Legislative Budget Board regarding funding for campuses of public institutions of higher education located outside the United States.	House: Higher Education Senate: International Relations & Trade	No action taken in committee
SB 1546	81-0 (2009)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the creation and administration of a community-based at-risk youth program.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 1561	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to developing a developmental education plan for students entering public institutions of higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1600	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Strama, Mark	Relating to an interim study on the creation of a data collection to track specialized technology research projects conducted by public universities, public university research facilities, and other state institutions.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Higher Education	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1796	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to the approval of certain construction, repair, or rehabilitation projects at public institutions of higher education in this state.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1800	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Branch, Dan	Relating to methods for increasing student success and degree completion at public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1801	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to orientation programs for new students at public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 2244	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Branch, Dan	Relating to the eligibility of employees of certain businesses or organizations established as part of the state's economic development program and of dependents of those employees to pay resident tuition at public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 1/1/10
SB 2245	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to eliminating certain reporting requirements of university systems and institutions of higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 2258	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott	Relating to intensive summer programs for public school students and to college readiness programs at public institutions of higher education.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 1337	80-0 (2007)	Author: Eissler, Rob \| et. al.	Relating to the use of the term "seminary" in the official name or title of a private postsecondary educational institution.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 1358	80-0 (2007)	Author: Gattis, Dan	Relating to the definition of private or independent institution of higher education applicable to certain statutes.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
HB 1916	80-0 (2007)	Author: Gonzales, Veronica	Relating to requiring all public institutions of higher education to use the common course numbering system.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2074	80-0 (2007)	Author: Krusee, Mike Sponsor: Ogden, Steve	Relating to the creation of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 2128	80-0 (2007)	Author: Murphy, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation prevention training for certain public or private institutions of higher education employees and volunteers who work at programs for minors.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
HB 2164	80-0 (2007)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the creation of a technology center grant program for rural counties.	House: Border & International Affairs	Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 2173	80-0 (2007)	Author: Cook, Byron \| et. al. Sponsor: Brimer, Kim	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.	House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization	Effective immediately
HB 2198	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino \| et. al. Sponsor: Janek, Kyle	Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 2225	80-0 (2007)	Author: Giddings, Helen Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to student representation on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and certain coordinating board advisory committees.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2235	80-0 (2007)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the creation of a technology center grant program for rural counties.	House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade	Effective immediately
HB 2369	80-0 (2007)	Author: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to a study of developmental education provided by public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2371	80-0 (2007)	Author: Morrison, Geanie Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to hearings regarding cease and desist orders against certain persons operating a career school or college without proper authority.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 3075	80-0 (2007)	Author: Howard, Charlie	Relating to the transfer of course credit between public and private institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 3260	80-0 (2007)	Author: Branch, Dan	Relating to the establishment of a center for the study of advanced instructional methods.	House: Public Education	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3291	80-0 (2007)	Author: Otto, John Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to a prohibition against the governing board of a public institution of higher education entering into certain contracts relating to permanent improvements at the institution.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 3450	80-0 (2007)	Author: Rose, Patrick \| et. al.	Relating to coordination of postsecondary curricula and to an academic planning Internet website to support academic progress by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 3484	80-0 (2007)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the programs and functions of The Texas A&M University System and Sam Houston State University.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 3633	80-0 (2007)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the creation and administration of a community-based at-risk youth program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 3720	80-0 (2007)	Author: Krusee, Mike	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Texas A&M University--Central Texas East Williamson County Higher Education Center.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 139	80-0 (2007)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to a study on improving the curricula of professional and vocational nursing education programs.	House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
SB 141	80-0 (2007)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to a feasibility study regarding joint health science courses at a public or private institution of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
SB 480	80-0 (2007)	Author: Janek, Kyle \| et. al. Sponsor: Gattis, Dan	Relating to the definition of private or independent institution of higher education applicable to certain statutes.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
SB 902	80-0 (2007)	Author: Brimer, Kim	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.	Senate: Government Organization	Referred to Government Organization
SB 1007	80-0 (2007)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al. Sponsor: Giddings, Helen	Relating to student representation on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and certain coordinating board advisory committees.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1050	80-0 (2007)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Patrick, Diane	Relating to the administration of the work-study student mentorship program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
SB 1053	80-0 (2007)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie	Relating to assessing the quality and effectiveness of academic advising services offered by public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1234	80-0 (2007)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Rose, Patrick	Relating to a master plan for higher education in this state.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1377	80-0 (2007)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to studies and determinations by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding funding to accomplish the goals of the state master plan for public higher education "Closing the Gaps."	Senate: Education	Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1572	80-0 (2007)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Sponsor: Rose, Patrick	Relating to reports of performance data of private or independent institutions of higher education and the publication of that data.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 29	79-0 (2005)	Author: Eissler, Rob	Relating to the use of the term "seminary" or "school of theology" in the official name or title of a private postsecondary educational institution.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 797	79-0 (2005)	Author: Krusee, Mike \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the Round Rock Higher Education Center in Williamson County.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 1172	79-0 (2005)	Author: Brown, Fred Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to policies and measures to promote timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 1451	79-0 (2005)	Author: Farabee, David	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructure and campus renovations at Midwestern State University.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 1697	79-0 (2005)	Author: McCall, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to the use of gifts to fund technology workforce development grants and to the evaluation of the technology workforce development grant program.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1709	79-0 (2005)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to the licensing of health care practitioners from foreign jurisdictions.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1797	79-0 (2005)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth for campus expansion and construction of a public health education building.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 1932	79-0 (2005)	Author: Turner, Sylvester	Relating to the effect of annexation of territory on the terms of members of the governing boards of certain junior college districts.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 2367	79-0 (2005)	Author: Gallego, Pete	Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 2529	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to a higher education border work group created to address and recommend policies regarding border communities and international trade.	House: Border & International Affairs	Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 2804	79-0 (2005)	Author: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to a study of the reporting requirements imposed on public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 2808	79-0 (2005)	Author: Morrison, Geanie Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to the P-16 Council and to the functioning of certain educational programs.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3001	79-0 (2005)	Author: Morrison, Geanie \| et. al. Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the amount of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the allocation of those funds to those agencies and institutions.	House: Higher Education Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3075	79-0 (2005)	Author: Brown, Fred	Relating to the components of the core curriculum for public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 3133	79-0 (2005)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to the enrollment of certain first-generation higher education students in the prepaid higher education tuition program.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 3247	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ritter, Allan	Relating to a program to promote research with economic development potential at certain institutions of higher education through financial assistance from the Texas Enterprise Fund.	House: Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3321	79-0 (2005)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to student and faculty representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HCR 246	79-0 (2005)	Author: Brown, Fred	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 1172.		Received from the House
SB 676	79-0 (2005)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to identifying which public institutions of higher education in this state are universities of the first class.	Senate: Education	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 793	79-0 (2005)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructure and campus renovations at Midwestern State University.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 870	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot \| et. al.	Relating to student representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.	Senate: Education	Left pending in subcommittee
SB 928	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the effect of annexation of territory on the terms of members of the governing boards of certain junior college districts.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 1034	79-0 (2005)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the use of gifts to fund technology workforce development grants and to the evaluation of the technology workforce development grant program.	Senate: Education	Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1184	79-0 (2005)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to an annual analysis and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding financial information submitted by institutions of higher education.	Senate: Education	Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 1226	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapiro, Florence Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to a study of the reporting requirements imposed on public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
SB 1227	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al. Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to public and private postsecondary educational institutions, including enrollment in those educational institutions, payment of the costs of attending those educational institutions, and financial aid and other measures to assist students to pay those costs.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1502	79-0 (2005)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to improvements in and assessments of the status of higher education in this state and to the coordination of public institutions of higher education in this state.	Senate: Education	No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1528	79-0 (2005)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to the payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education and the determination of Texas residency for that purpose.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1529	79-0 (2005)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to policies and measures to promote timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Left pending in committee
SB 1530	79-0 (2005)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a statewide strategic plan for the support and promotion of technology research in this state.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 1643	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.	Senate: Education	No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1695	79-0 (2005)	Author: Duncan, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to the amount of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the allocation of those funds to those agencies and institutions.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized
HB 6	79-2 (2005)	Author: Morrison, Geanie \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.	House: Higher Education Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HB 32	79-2 (2005)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 33	79-2 (2005)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 34	79-2 (2005)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 121	79-3 (2006)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 153	79-3 (2006)	Author: Morrison, Geanie \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.	House: Higher Education Senate: Finance	Effective immediately
SB 46	79-3 (2006)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.	Senate: Finance	No action taken in subcommittee
HB 652	78-0 (2003)	Author: Rangel, Irma \| et. al.	Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to publish certain performance data provided to the board by general academic teaching institutions.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 707	78-0 (2003)	Author: Rangel, Irma \| et. al.	Relating to a uniform strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 1544	78-0 (2003)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis \| et. al. Sponsor: Janek, Kyle	Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degrees.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2468	78-0 (2003)	Author: Eissler, Rob \| et. al.	Relating to the exemption of the educational programs of certain institutions offering religious education from state or local regulation.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 2505	78-0 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the review of the administration of university systems and identification of potential administrative and organizational reforms.	House: Government Reform	Left pending in committee
HB 2832	78-0 (2003)	Author: Zedler, Bill \| et. al.	Relating to exempting certain institutions offering religious education from state regulation.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 170	78-0 (2003)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to a uniform strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 337	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to publish certain performance data provided to the board by general academic teaching institutions.	Senate: Education	No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1139	78-0 (2003)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to instructional facilities of a junior college district and to state financial assistance for junior college instructional facilities and outstanding bonds.	Senate: Education	No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1500	78-0 (2003)	Author: Janek, Kyle	Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degrees.	Senate: Education	Referred to s/c on Higher Education
HB 24	78-1 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the organization and operations of, and fiscal matters affecting, certain state entities.	House: Government Reform	Meeting cancelled
HB 25	78-1 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to various information, meetings, and operations of certain state entities.	House: Government Reform	Meeting cancelled
HB 67	78-1 (2003)	Author: Gallego, Pete	Relating to the review of the organization and operation of each university system and system office.	House: Government Reform	No action taken in committee
SB 19	78-1 (2003)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.	Senate: Government Organization	No action taken in committee
HB 1690	77-0 (2001)	Author: Maxey, Glen	Relating to the transfer of the administration of adult and community education programs to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 1814	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene	Relating to exempting certain institutions offering religious education from state regulation.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee
HB 2344	77-0 (2001)	Author: Oliveira, Rene Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the number of entering freshmen that may enroll at The University of Texas at Brownsville.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 3028	77-0 (2001)	Author: Dunnam, Jim Sponsor: Sibley, David	Relating to a state science and engineering fair conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 3373	77-0 (2001)	Author: Farabee, David	Relating to loan repayment by certain health professionals.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
SB 924	77-0 (2001)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Sponsor: Rangel, Irma	Relating to a uniform strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 940	77-0 (2001)	Author: Bivins, Teel \| et. al. Sponsor: Rangel, Irma	Relating to the establishment of the Joint Admission Medical Program to assist certain economically disadvantaged students in preparing for and succeeding in medical school.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
SB 1186	77-0 (2001)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Sponsor: Rangel, Irma	Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to publish certain performance data provided to the board by general academic teaching institutions.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1840	77-0 (2001)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Sponsor: Puente, Robert	Relating to a study regarding the operation of The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio as a single research university.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HB 61	70-0 (1987)	Author: Williamson, Richard	Relating to the composition of the Coordinating Board of the College and University System.	House: Higher Education	Pending in committee
HB 2183	70-0 (1987)	Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Sponsor: Parker, Carl	Relating to the curriculum at public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately
HCR 203	70-0 (1987)	Author: Delco, Wilhelmina	Directing the boards of regents of state colleges and universities to provide support services for transfer students.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 1140	70-0 (1987)	Author: Parker, Carl	Relating to the powers and duties of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System.	Senate: Education	Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1141	70-0 (1987)	Author: Parker, Carl	Relating to management policies of institutions and agencies of higher education.	Senate: Education	Reported favorably w/amendments
HCR 16	66-0 (1979)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Creating the Special Joint Committee on Higher Education Resources Planning.	House: Rules	Referred to Committee on Rules
HCR 16	65-1 (1977)	Author: Kubiak, Dan Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"	Directing the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to formulate and implement a uniform calendar for the operation of state-supported colleges and universities.	House: Higher Education	Signed by the Governor
HB 103	62-0 (1971)	Author: Clayton, Bill	Relating to the powers and duties of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System.
SB 54	62-0 (1971)	Author: Word, J.P. \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System to contract with certain private institutions of higher learning for the education of Texas resident students.
HB 981	61-0 (1969)	Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"	Relating to providing that the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System shall establish a master plan for certain institutions of higher learning and may contract for professional services and let contracts for construction of buildings and facilities at the institution; providing that the Board may issue revenue bonds and use the proceeds for providing financial assistance to certain institutions of higher learning.
HB 1154	61-0 (1969)	Author: Nabers, Lynn \| et. al.	Relating to conferring upon the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, the right, power, and authority to contract with certain institutions or combinations of institutions of higher education within this State to secure for the benefit of bona fide Texas resident students educational instruction, services, or facilities.
SB 451	61-0 (1969)	Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"	Relating to providing that the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System shall establish a master plan for certain institutions of higher learning and may contract for professional services and let contracts for construction of buildings and facilities at the institutions; providing that the Board may issue revenue bonds and use the proceeds for providing financial assistance to certain institutions of higher learning.
SB 486	61-0 (1969)	Author: Hightower, Jack	Relating to conferring upon the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, the right, power, and authority to contract with certain institutions or combinations of institutions of higher education within this State to secure for the benefit of bona fide Texas resident students educational instruction, services, or facilities; limiting and providing a basis for determining the amount of compensation which may be made to the other contracting party or parties; specifying the findings requisite to the exercise of the contracting authority.
HB 871	60-0 (1967)	Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne	Relating to creation of a Super Board of Regents of The University System of Texas with control over all state-supported institutions of higher education; abolishing certain governing boards of the various state-supported institutions of higher education as of September 1, 1971.
HB 1338	60-0 (1967)	Author: Wayne, Ralph Erskine	Relating to removing the power of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to develop and recommend standards for tenure.
HB 1	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain acts reconstituting the Texas Commission on Higher Education as the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System.
SB 138	59-0 (1965)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Acts reconstituting the Texas Commission on Higher Education as the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System.
SB 173	59-0 (1965)	Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. \| et. al.	Relating to abolishing the Boards of Regents of North Texas State University, Texas Woman's University, Pan American College, Texas College of Arts and Industries, Midwestern University and Lamar State College of Technology, and the Board of Directors of Texas Southern University as of September 1, 1965; abolishing the Board of Regents of the State Teachers Colleges as of September 1, 1966; providing for the governance of the institutions and museums under these Boards by the Boards of Regents of The University of Texas System and the University of Houston, and the Board of Directors of the Texas A&M University and Texas Technological College.
HB 1	58-0 (1963)	Author: Fondren, Gene Norris \| et. al.	Relating to creating the Governor's Committee on Education Beyond the High School for the study of the needs of public and private education beyond the high school in this State and the formulation and recommendation of a comprehensive coordinated system of programs and facilities in education beyond the high school; setting a termination date for its work.
HB 137	58-0 (1963)	Author: Butler, Jerry \| et. al.	Relating to creating the Commission on Excellency in Higher Education.
SB 88	58-0 (1963)	Author: Richter, Walter Hoppe \| et. al.	Relating to creating the Governor's Committee on Education Beyond the High School for the study of the needs of public and private education beyond the high school in this state and the formulation and recommendation of a comprehensive coordinated system of programs and facilities in education beyond the high school; setting a termination date for its work.
HB 347	57-0 (1961)	Author: Latimer, Roy Truett \| et. al.	Relating to amending Sections 9 and 15 of Senate Bill No. 145, Chapter 487, Acts of the 54th Legislature, Regular Session, 1955 (codified as Article 2919e-2, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), relating to the Texas Commission on Higher Education.
SB 322	57-0 (1961)	Author: Roberts, Herbert Ray	Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the Texas Commission on Higher Education to clarify powers and duties thereof.
SB 428	57-0 (1961)	Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. \| et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Statute to require the Governing Boards of the several state institutions of collegiate rank to follow rules, regulations, and interpretations of the Commission on Higher Education respecting nonresident student tuition or registration fees required by law.
HB 454	56-0 (1959)	Author: Preston, George L. \| et. al.	Relating to the responsibilities, powers, and duties of the Central Education Agency, State Board of Education and State Commission of Education with respect to Public Junior Colleges.
SB 168	56-0 (1959)	Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.	Relating to the responsibilities, powers, and duties of the Central Education Agency, State Board of Education and State Commission of Education with respect to Public Junior Colleges.
HB 374	55-0 (1957)	Author: Smith, Max Carlton	Relating to appropriating money for the support, maintenance and improvements of the several State institutions of higher learning for the two fiscal years beginning September 1, 1957, and ending August 31, 1959, both dates inclusive.
HB 382	55-0 (1957)	Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"	Relating to repealing the special provision prohibiting executive heads or the administrative staff of higher education agencies of this State from being reimbursed for official travel expenses to Austin during Sessions of the Texas Legislature without certain advance approval.
HB 265	54-0 (1955)	Author: Sayers, Scott Philen	Relating to creating the Texas Commission on Higher Education; providing for the appointment and organization of such Commission; authorizing said Commission to employ a Director and other necessary personnel; providing for advisors to said Commission; providing certain duties of said Commission; providing a repealing clause.
HB 274	54-0 (1955)	Author: Gillham, James O. \| et. al.	Relating to creating the Texas Commission on Higher Education; providing for the appointments of its members and their terms of office; providing for filling vacancies in its membership; providing rules and regulations for the transaction of its business; providing for expenses of members.
SB 105	54-0 (1955)	Author: Lock, Ottis E.	Relating to creating the Texas Commission on Higher Education; providing for the appointment and organization of such Commission; authorizing said Commission to employ a Director and other necessary personnel; providing for advisors to said Commission; providing certain duties of said Commission; providing a repealing clause.
SB 137	54-0 (1955)	Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.	Relating to creating the Texas Commission on Higher Education; providing for appointments of its members and their terms of office; providing for filling vacancies in its membership; providing rules and regulations for the transaction of its business; providing for expenses of members; prescribing times and place of meetings; authorizing employment of personnel and prescribing the qualifications of the Director; placing certain duties on the Council of College Presidents of State-supported institutions; prescribing the purpose, duties and functions of the Commission; providing for reports to the Governor and to the Legislature; imposing certain duties on all State-supported institutions of higher learning and other State agencies; providing for hearings before the Commission; containing a severability clause.
SB 145	54-0 (1955)	Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. \| et. al.	Relating to creating the Texas Commission on Higher Education; providing for appointment of its members and their terms of office; providing for filling vacancies in its membership; providing rules and regulations for the transaction of its business; providing for expenses of members; prescribing times and place of meeting; authorizing employment of personnel and prescribing the qualifications of the Director.
HB 533	53-0 (1953)	Author: Hinson, George T.	Relating to repealing certain Acts relating to supervision of the courses of study by the State Board of Education at institutions of higher learning.
SB 341	53-0 (1953)	Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.	Relating to creating the Texas Commission on Higher Education; appropriating funds for its operation and maintenance.
HB 483	52-0 (1951)	Author: Graham, Callan	Relating to creating a Commission to coordinate higher education, granting it certain powers including powers relating to role, degree programs and educational series of State-supported colleges and University, and to suspend State Board of Education order authorizing election to form a community or public junior college under certain conditions; prohibiting the addition of further degree programs without approval of commission.
HB 601	52-0 (1951)	Author: Lindsey, Jim T.	Relating to establishing a program of State aid to Public Community Colleges upon a basis of instructional cost and placing certain duties and powers in Texas Central Education Agency.
HB 891	51-0 (1949)	Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B.	Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for payment of Ten Dollars ($10) per day to members of the Board of Regents of the State Teachers' Colleges of Texas while attending meetings of such Board as provided by law.
HJR 29	36-0 (1919)	Author: Tillotson, Leonard E. \| et. al.	Proposing an amendment to Article 7 of the Constitution of the State of Texas, which article relates to education, and which sections provide for the establishment and support of the University of Texas and its branches.
SB 243	34-0 (1915)	Author: Morrow, Wright Chalfant \| et. al.	Relating to placing the State University, the Agricultural and Mechanical College, the State School of Mines and the Prairie View Normal School under the management of one board; defining the qualifications and duties of such board.

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