HBA-EDN, JLV H.B. 2054 77(R) BILL ANALYSIS Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 2054 By: Coleman Higher Education 3/26/2001 Introduced BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Currently, Texas Southern University's (TSU) statutory purpose statement designates TSU as a special purpose institution of higher education for urban programming, but does not explicitly state that TSU offers a wide range of degree programs comparable to other general academic institutions. House Bill 2054 expands TSU's statutory purpose statement to reflect its similarities to other general academic institutions. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution. ANALYSIS House Bill 2054 amends the Education Code to provide that Texas Southern University is designated as a statewide general purpose institution of higher education. EFFECTIVE DATE On passage, or if the Act does not receive the necessary vote, the Act takes effect September 1, 2001.