SB 526, 88th R.S. history

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SB 526, 88th R.S.
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.

Last action: Vetoed by the Governor

Author: Royce West
Sponsor: David Cook
Joint Sponsor: Josey Garcia | Armando Walle

Companion:

HB 4251 (Similar)

Vetoed by Governor Greg Abbott

Subjects:
CIVIL COMMITMENT
Corrections--Jails & Prisons
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS

House Committee: Higher Education (John Kuempel, John Bucy III, DeWayne Burns, Dustin Burrows, Travis Clardy, Sheryl Cole, Mary González, Donna Howard, Suleman Lalani, Dennis Paul, John Raney)
Minutes: May 8 2023 | May 12 2023
Senate Committee: Education (Brandon Creighton, Paul Bettencourt, Brian Birdwell, Donna Campbell, Pete Flores, Phil King, Morgan LaMantia, José Menéndez, Mayes Middleton, Tan Parker, Angela Paxton, Drew Springer, Royce West)
Minutes: April 5 2023
Senate Committee: Subcommittee on Higher Education (Brandon Creighton, Phil King, Mayes Middleton, Drew Springer, Royce West)

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