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HB 141 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 204 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing panic alert devices in classrooms. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 382 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 588 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 626 87-0 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 781 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 885 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 993 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1142 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to the inclusion of transfer pathways in the guidelines addressing transfer practices published by general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1220 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to authorizing the Collin County Community College District to offer a baccalaureate degree program in the field of education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1312 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to student success-based funding recommendations for certain continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1566 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1723 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn Relating to junior college district territory annexation and program approval in certain counties. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1881 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property leased to and used by certain educational organizations. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2645 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the election of certain junior college district trustees by plurality vote. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2765 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit grant program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2766 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al. Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3003 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Program to support workforce education at two-year public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3348 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of baccalaureate degree programs certain public junior colleges may offer. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3351 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al. Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3353 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3431 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie Relating to the annexation of Reeves County to the Odessa College District; expanding tax authority. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3659 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or other disaster or emergency. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3668 87-0 (2021) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al. Relating to the administration of assessment instruments in public schools, eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation, and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which the operations of the district or campus are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3669 87-0 (2021) Author: Dean, Jay | et. al. Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials. House: State Affairs
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3776 87-0 (2021) Author: Price, Four Relating to criminal background checks for certain persons employed by certain public school contractors. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3806 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with public junior colleges. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3892 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3938 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council. House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 4361 87-0 (2021) Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to off-campus workforce education or lower-division programs offered by a public institution of higher education at the request of an employer. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 4403 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, John Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 54 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 6 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 34 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 176 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the award of a grant under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program to certain students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 628 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the service areas of the Bee County College District and the Del Mar College-Corpus Christi Junior College District. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 649 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 740 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 942 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 959 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Romero, Ramon
Relating to student success-based funding recommendations for certain continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1058 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1095 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to notice regarding the availability to public school students of college credit and work-based education programs and subsidies for fees paid to take certain advanced placement tests. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1102 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Program to support workforce education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1198 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1230 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1277 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1300 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to the number of baccalaureate degree programs certain public junior colleges may offer. Senate: Higher Education Co-author authorized
SB 1485 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1518 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the annexation of Reeves County to the Odessa College District; expanding tax authority. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1531 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to formula funding for excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education and to the tuition rate that may be charged for those credit hours. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1665 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to courses offered jointly by public junior colleges and independent school districts. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 2005 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to off-campus workforce education or lower-division programs offered by a public institution of higher education at the request of an employer. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee
SB 2039 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 35 87-1 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education. Filed
SB 72 87-2 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions. Filed
SB 74 87-2 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education. Filed
SB 98 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees. Filed
SB 99 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity. Filed
HB 17 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to public school safety measures and procedures. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 57 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to establishing a pilot project to offer student loans for certain courses offered by a public junior college. House: Higher Education Withdrawn from schedule
HB 66 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to student success-based funding recommendations for certain continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 257 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to a policy requiring certain public primary and secondary schools to provide local law enforcement agencies certain information regarding certain individuals authorized to carry a handgun on a campus. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 355 86-0 (2019) Author: Lang, Mike Relating to junior college district territory annexation and program approval in certain counties. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 508 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 630 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 645 86-0 (2019) Author: Raney, John | et. al. Relating to the appointment of certain trustees of the Blinn Junior College District. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 976 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to public school safety and security measures, policies, and procedures. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 998 86-0 (2019) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1040 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1203 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1265 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to the transfer of a limitation established by a county, municipality, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1288 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1469 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund and to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district. House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 1472 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund. House: International Relations & Economic Development Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1596 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the appraised value of the income-producing tangible personal property owned by certain veteran-owned businesses during the businesses' initial period of operation in this state. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1621 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a public junior college district by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 1712 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al. Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 1749 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1759 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to the core curriculum at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1943 86-0 (2019) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to the inclusion of transfer pathways in the guidelines addressing transfer practices published by general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2193 86-0 (2019) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al. Relating to the authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for South Texas College to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2197 86-0 (2019) Author: Frullo, John Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district. House: Higher Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2727 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2824 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the pilot program for assessing public school students in writing under an alternative method. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2843 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to the examinations required for a barbering or cosmetology license. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2918 86-0 (2019) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al. Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3048 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the approval of certain degree programs by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3137 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the award of a grant under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program to certain students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3165 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3601 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the recognition by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of competency-based education degree plans for members of the Texas military forces. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3797 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3819 86-0 (2019) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the alignment of courses between educational entities in this state. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3835 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 4010 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4018 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4019 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 4165 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4206 86-0 (2019) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to a requirement that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board include the number of commercial driver's license training program certificates awarded by a public junior college in measuring the achievement of certificate and degree completion goals under the state's master plan for higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4214 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning. House: State Affairs Received from the House
HJR 60 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the transfer of a limitation established by a county, city or town, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 67 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 69 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the market value of income-producing tangible personal property owned by a veteran-owned business during the business's initial period of operation in this state. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 11 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 25 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 33 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 64 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to cybersecurity for information resources. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 193 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 251 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to courses offered jointly by public junior colleges and independent school districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 330 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the award of a grant under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program to certain students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 462 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 465 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 502 86-0 (2019) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to requiring certain institutions of higher education to issue reports on the transferability of credit. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 570 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 972 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1276 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1356 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al. Relating to the approval of certain degree programs by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Senate: Higher Education Co-author authorized
SB 1538 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the establishment of a career mentoring pilot program for certain students who are veterans. House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
No action taken in committee
SB 1539 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for certain students who are veterans. House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
No action taken in committee
SB 1724 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1787 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1865 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to certain state programs to address the workforce needs of members of the United States military and their dependents. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1877 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the release of certain student information. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1923 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education. Senate: Higher Education Co-author authorized
SB 2051 86-0 (2019) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the administration of a practical examination by a junior college or career school or college. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 2206 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding the members of the governing body of an independent school district or a public junior college district on the district's Internet website. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2280 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2343 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to courses offered jointly by certain public junior colleges and independent school districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2344 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee
SB 2347 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to eliminating resident tuition rates and fees charged to students residing outside of a junior college district. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 2411 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 17 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Higher Education Innovation Accelerator for public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 29 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 108 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the use of the skills development fund to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 272 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 328 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to state and federal laws regarding immigrants or immigration, including the enforcement of those laws by certain governmental entities and the use of consular identity documents for certain purposes. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 655 85-0 (2017) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 765 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 832 85-0 (2017) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al. Relating to state funding for baccalaureate degree programs offered at certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 960 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 961 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the election of junior college district trustees. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 971 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 973 85-0 (2017) Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1062 85-0 (2017) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1192 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. House: Higher Education Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1198 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Considered in Calendars
HB 1212 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1369 85-0 (2017) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al. Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. House: Higher Education Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 1472 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to investment by a public junior college district of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights. House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1526 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the provision of certain state benefits to certain peace officers and certain active and retired employees of community supervision and corrections departments. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1540 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al. Relating to counseling regarding postsecondary education for public high school students. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1561 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the repeal of certain provisions limiting the offering of courses by a public junior college within the service area of another public junior college. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1563 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the authority of the Texas State Technical College System to offer technical-vocational courses or programs. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1580 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education No action taken in committee
HB 1602 85-0 (2017) Author: Keough, Mark | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1628 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1638 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1828 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1947 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2194 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the board of trustees of the Weatherford Junior College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2251 85-0 (2017) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2637 85-0 (2017) Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2729 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to an inventory of credentials and certificates that may be earned by a public high school student through a career and technology education program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2790 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to funding for certain apprenticeship training programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2901 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2902 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2975 85-0 (2017) Author: Raney, John Relating to requiring public junior colleges to report certain financial and instructional information for certain instructional locations. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2994 85-0 (2017) Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to workforce continuing education offered by public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3105 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3327 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3396 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to establishing a pilot project to offer student loans for certain courses offered by a public junior college. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3397 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to formula funding for continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3512 85-0 (2017) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to the establishment of a junior college by certain independent school districts. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3527 85-0 (2017) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3568 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3610 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Higher Education Innovation Accelerator for public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3629 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, 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 3796 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the transfer of territory between junior college district service areas. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 4055 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4063 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 4092 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4216 85-0 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to required notice to certain students at public lower-division institutions of higher education regarding skills development job training or incentive programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 4251 85-0 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to an exemption from tuition and required fees at public institutions of higher education for undergraduate students from low-income families. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 4276 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the Paris Junior College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 128 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges and to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 201 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 286 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 352 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 367 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 534 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 574 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the expansion of applied workforce learning opportunities in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Industry Internship Challenge. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 598 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Co-author authorized
SB 644 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 645 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 719 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raney, John
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect, study, and report certain data regarding workforce education programs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 732 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the authority of public junior colleges to offer certain courses and programs, including under agreements with independent school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 778 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 802 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study and report regarding best practices in the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 834 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to state funding for baccalaureate degree programs offered at certain public junior colleges. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1091 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to limitations on courses that may be offered for dual credit by school districts and public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1170 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1328 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1396 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the Clarendon College District. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1468 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1527 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1531 85-0 (2017) Author: 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
SB 1569 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1586 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing certain counties and municipalities to establish a minimum wage. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1604 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the establishment of a junior college by certain independent school districts. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1746 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to workforce continuing education offered by public junior colleges. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee
SB 1925 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1926 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 2032 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the authority of the Texas State Technical College System to offer technical-vocational courses or programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 2086 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students and course credit within the public higher education system. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2118 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 2122 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the coordination of the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2246 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the board of trustees of the Weatherford Junior College District. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 2247 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the Paris Junior College District. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 292 84-0 (2015) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
HB 298 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 299 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to notification by a public junior college to a school district of certain students referred to developmental coursework. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 382 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to public junior college district branch campuses, including a requirement that the South Texas Community College District adopt and implement a plan to expand opportunity for instructional programs in a certain location. House: Higher Education
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 494 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 916 84-0 (2015) Author: Spitzer, Stuart | et. al. Relating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District. House: Higher Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 935 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1155 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of the Recruit Texas Program to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1173 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal. House: Higher Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1384 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1405 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions or expenditures filed in connection with certain offices. House: Government Transparency & Operation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1410 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 1553 84-0 (2015) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1574 84-0 (2015) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al. Relating to limitations imposed on baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1583 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to block scheduling for certain associate degree and certificate programs at public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1612 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information to students and school districts regarding student performance on Texas Success Initiative assessment instruments. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1712 84-0 (2015) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley. House: Higher Education Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1887 84-0 (2015) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1903 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John | et. al. Relating to the distribution of funds to campuses in the Blinn Junior College District service area. House: Higher Education Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1916 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2138 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John | et. al. Relating to the online publication of information regarding campus expenditures made by junior college districts. House: Higher Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2231 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2361 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2402 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2423 84-0 (2015) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2517 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2621 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the board of trustees of the Blinn Junior College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2628 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2812 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the limit on junior college courses that a high school student may enroll in for dual credit and the calculation of average daily attendance for a school district or open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2876 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2994 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the transfer of territory between junior college district service areas. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3062 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3248 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to state agency procedures and policies to protect and properly destroy certain information that identifies an individual. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3348 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3367 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3384 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to the automatic admission of certain transfer students to general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3492 84-0 (2015) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to a permanent endowment to support the construction, acquisition, improvement, and equipping of buildings, facilities, and other improvements at public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3498 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to the development of transfer associate degree programs to facilitate the transfer of students from public junior colleges to general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3521 84-0 (2015) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to the establishment of limited purpose public junior college districts by certain independent school districts. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3654 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the fiscal transparency of political subdivisions. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3836 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3998 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes demonstration program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HJR 136 84-0 (2015) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a permanent endowment to support the construction, acquisition, improvement, and equipping of buildings, facilities, and other improvements at public junior and community colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 40 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 43 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 271 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee
SB 347 84-0 (2015) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 386 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 399 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 495 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 947 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1004 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to courses and programs offered jointly by certain public junior colleges and independent school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1042 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1189 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the establishment of a multidisciplinary studies associate degree program at each public junior college. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1199 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1351 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to transferring to the Texas Workforce Commission certain duties of the comptroller related to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1400 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee
SB 1470 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1480 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1488 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements by trustees of an independent school district and a junior college district; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1514 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the establishment of limited purpose public junior college districts by certain independent school districts. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1810 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee
SB 2017 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 2042 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to the board of trustees of the Blinn Junior College District. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 28 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 110 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 407 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Weatherford College District service area. House: Higher Education
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 437 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to career and technical education and workforce development grant programs. House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 774 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 813 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 834 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 862 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan Relating to the transfer of the limitation on school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to a subsequent homestead of that person. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 1071 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1251 83-0 (2013) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1373 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1478 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the selection of certain members of the board of directors of an appraisal district. House: Ways & Means Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1484 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1500 83-0 (2013) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to a workforce high school diploma program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1618 83-0 (2013) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to limitations imposed on baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1629 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to information prepared by the Texas Education Agency for public school students regarding institutions of higher education in this state. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 1784 83-0 (2013) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al. Relating to the provision of career and technology education courses in certain partnership programs to provide high school dropout recovery. House: Economic & Small Business Development Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1805 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1834 83-0 (2013) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public junior colleges to certain undergraduate students. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1974 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to certain duties of public junior colleges and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in relation to baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1993 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility and educating hunters on that subject; providing criminal penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2103 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to education research centers and the sharing of educational data between state agencies; redesignating certain fees as charges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2181 83-0 (2013) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions. House: Economic & Small Business Development Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2203 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation, including the establishment of a workforce certification program and the elimination of certain tax discounts to fund the program. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2448 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to tuition for certain students residing outside of a junior college district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2474 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to taxes and bonds for a junior college district branch campus. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2668 83-0 (2013) Author: Vo, Hubert
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of certain junior college districts. House: Technology
Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 2675 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain taxing units. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2713 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to making auxiliary and institutional funds of a state institution of higher education subject to legislative appropriation. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2760 83-0 (2013) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2883 83-0 (2013) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3028 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the use of the skills development fund and other funds available to the Texas Workforce Commission to support certain joint credit courses offered by school districts under agreements with lower-division institutions of higher education. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3331 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to complaints against peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3332 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to junior college district territory annexation and program approval in certain counties. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3364 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John Relating to the payment of resident tuition and fees by certain high school students who enroll in dual credit courses. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3375 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to authorizing a public junior college district to exempt from the payment of tuition and fees certain students enrolled concurrently in certain training programs and adult education courses. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3659 83-0 (2013) Author: Reynolds, Ron
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the Houston Community College System District service area. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3662 83-0 (2013) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Texas Workforce Innovation Needs Program; authorizing a fee. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3855 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to fiscal matters. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3899 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George Relating to the Texarkana College District. House: Higher Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HJR 119 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain political subdivisions. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 54 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 359 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the selection of certain members of the board of directors of an appraisal district. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 414 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study and report regarding authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs to address regional workforce needs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 439 83-0 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the Weatherford College District service area. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 441 83-0 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 488 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to discounted utility rates for public educational institutions; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 726 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Co-author authorized
SB 779 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 788 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to a workforce high school diploma program. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 860 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to the provision of career and technology education courses in certain partnership programs to provide high school dropout recovery. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 922 83-0 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1200 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1399 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the use of proceeds from a junior college district branch campus maintenance tax. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1570 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1668 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1812 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the Optional Retirement Program. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1855 83-0 (2013) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Lavender, George
Relating to the Texarkana College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 9 82-0 (2011) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to student success-based funding for and reporting regarding public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 67 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the creation of a literacy center pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 136 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al. Relating to restrictions on dropping courses at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 158 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 650 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to property held by certain junior colleges and presumed abandoned. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 723 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the Lone Star College System District service area. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 947 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee
HB 991 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education No action taken in committee
HB 992 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1167 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or public junior colleges and public technical institutes. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1185 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 1206 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to training for members of governing boards of public junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1337 82-0 (2011) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1420 82-0 (2011) Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al. Relating to limitations on the number of courses that students may drop under certain circumstances at certain public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1436 82-0 (2011) Author: Price, Walter "Four" Relating to a joint election for trustees of an independent school district. House: Elections Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1495 82-0 (2011) Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the application of the Information Resources Management Act to public junior colleges and public junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 1508 82-0 (2011) Author: Legler, Ken | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing. House: Higher Education No action taken in committee
HB 2280 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the composition of the permanent advisory committee to advise the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the implementation of the ad valorem tax exemption for pollution control property. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2339 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the authority of Sul Ross State University to offer certain degree and certificate programs. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2433 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2440 82-0 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the creation of a Texas Junior College System office. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2441 82-0 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to public junior college employee participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2797 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to elimination of the requirement that school districts and public junior college districts conduct periodic safety and security audits of district facilities. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2911 82-0 (2011) Author: Branch, Dan
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to guaranteed student loans and alternative education loans. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2913 82-0 (2011) Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the operation of dropout recovery programs by certain public junior colleges in partnership with school districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3286 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a requirement that developmental coursework required for entering undergraduate students at four-year public institutions of higher education be completed at a public junior college. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3315 82-0 (2011) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to an adjustment of the limitations on school district, county, municipal, and junior college district ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3361 82-0 (2011) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to financial oversight of junior college districts. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3457 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the selection of certain members of the board of directors of an appraisal district. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3514 82-0 (2011) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to student eligibility for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3634 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to including additional territory in the state in a junior college district. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3688 82-0 (2011) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the collection of contributions by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3689 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to The University of Texas at Brownsville, including its partnership agreement with the Texas Southmost College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HJR 153 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to pass laws relating to junior college districts, including laws for the assessment and collection of taxes by a junior college district without the necessity of an election. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 51 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas. Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
SB 67 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 70 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 176 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to student eligibility for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 179 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the service area of the North Central Texas College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 386 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the Lone Star College System District service area. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 632 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the application of the Information Resources Management Act to public junior colleges and public junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Higher Education
SB 729 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to a joint election for trustees of an independent school district. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 945 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to authorizing a lower-division institution of higher education to award an associate degree to a student enrolled in a four-year public institution of higher education who previously attended the lower-division institution. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 975 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Munoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the operation of dropout recovery programs by certain public junior colleges in partnership with school districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 988 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a cybersecurity, education, and economic development council. House: Technology
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1226 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections. House: Higher Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1261 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the operation of dropout recovery programs by public junior colleges in partnership with school districts. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 1488 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1728 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a requirement that developmental coursework required for entering undergraduate students at four-year public institutions of higher education be completed at a public junior college. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1731 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to requiring public junior colleges to offer an academic associate degree program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1823 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to guaranteed student loans and alternative education loans. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 99 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to a modified instructional calendar for public high schools providing an early college education program. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule
HB 152 81-0 (2009) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to providing for a student who qualifies for automatic admission to an institution of higher education to maintain that status for transferring between institutions in certain circumstances. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 962 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the purchase of library goods and services by public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1325 81-0 (2009) Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the degrees awarded by the Texas State Technical College System. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1423 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to granting charters to public junior colleges for open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1568 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing an exemption from tuition and fees charged by a junior college district for employees of the district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1737 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1814 81-0 (2009) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections. House: Higher Education
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1935 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of certain programs to support adult and postsecondary education and workforce development in high-demand occupations and green jobs. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 2075 81-0 (2009) Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al. Relating to limitations on the number of courses that students may drop under certain circumstances at certain public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2083 81-0 (2009) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2143 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the establishment of a student outcomes pilot program at Alamo Community College. House: Higher Education No action taken in committee
HB 2480 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to agreements with public junior colleges for courses for joint high school and junior college credit. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2518 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2612 81-0 (2009) Author: Shelton, Mark Relating to salary supplements and enhancements for qualified professional nursing program faculty members at public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2691 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to elections affecting the boundaries of a public junior college district. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2768 81-0 (2009) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to applicability of fee exemptions for military personnel and their children to certain course fees charged by public technical institutes and public state colleges. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2805 81-0 (2009) Author: Maldonado, Diana | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2812 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David | et. al. Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2898 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the composition of the governing boards of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2951 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to appropriations to certain public junior colleges affected by Hurricane Ike. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3257 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the establishment of a branch campus of Alamo Community College. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3308 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino | et. al. Relating to the participation of other institutions of higher education in a dual usage education complex established by a junior college district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3447 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to a study of the effectiveness for junior college students of the success initiative assessment and developmental coursework requirements regarding student readiness for college-level work. House: Higher Education No action taken in committee
HB 3754 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the insurance code to include members of a junior college board. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3956 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to use of sales and tax revenues by certain development corporations to promote higher education and job training opportunities. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4054 81-0 (2009) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4245 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas. House: Agriculture & Livestock Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4254 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert Relating to limitations on the tuition rate charged to certain transfer students at general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 31 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to financial assistance for students who complete certain coursework at two-year public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 41 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 847 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to applicability of fee exemptions for military personnel and their children to certain course fees charged by public technical institutes and public state colleges. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 857 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1312 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to programs and funding to support adult and postsecondary education and workforce development at public junior colleges and public technical institutes. Senate: Higher Education No action taken in committee
SB 1342 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to authorization for an exemption from tuition and fees charged by a junior college district for employees of the district. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1343 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1819 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the establishment of a student outcomes pilot program at Alamo Community College. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1857 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1895 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the terms of members of the governing board of junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2189 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the degrees awarded by the Texas State Technical College System. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2405 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SR 1103 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1831. Reported enrolled
SB 8 81-1 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program. Filed
HB 381 80-0 (2007) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 383 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to providing for a student who qualifies for automatic admission to an institution of higher education to maintain that status for transferring between institutions in certain circumstances. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 543 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain adjunct faculty members of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 544 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to reduced tuition and fees for certain junior college district students who reside outside of the district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1133 80-0 (2007) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Relating to the effect of changes in enrollment due to military service on state appropriations for public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1185 80-0 (2007) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the sale of facilities of public institutions of higher education to real estate investment trusts. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1249 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the eligibility of certain transfer students for a TEXAS grant. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1374 80-0 (2007) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to service areas of the Amarillo College District, the Borger Junior College District, the Midland Community College District, and the Odessa College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1635 80-0 (2007) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to agreements for the automatic admission to public institutions of higher education of certain undergraduate transfer students and to reports by those institutions of information relating to the transfer students. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2032 80-0 (2007) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to African American studies programs and course work at certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2074 80-0 (2007) Author: Krusee, 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 2087 80-0 (2007) Author: Hill, Fred
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the holding by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a petition-initiated election on whether to establish a limitation on increases in the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by the county, municipality, or junior college district on residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2198 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2336 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2373 80-0 (2007) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3236 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Robert
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the service areas of the Austin Community College District and the Blinn Junior College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3450 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to coordination of postsecondary curricula and to an academic planning Internet website to support academic progress by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3720 80-0 (2007) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Texas A&M University--Central Texas East Williamson County Higher Education Center. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3737 80-0 (2007) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public junior colleges to certain undergraduate students. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3827 80-0 (2007) Author: Morrison, Geanie
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of the governing board of a junior college district to hold an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call. House: Higher Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3934 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of a student outcomes pilot program by Alamo Community College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3935 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the establishment of a branch campus by Alamo Community College District. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 4129 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HR 2692 80-0 (2007) Author: Giddings, Helen Requesting certain junior college districts to evaluate the implementation of an African American studies program. Reported enrolled
SB 51 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
SB 238 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to authorizing certain community colleges to offer a baccalaureate degree program in interior design. Senate: Education Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 1052 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to tuition credits for students who complete the core curriculum at two-year public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1064 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1516 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Education Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 1904 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the establishment of a student outcomes pilot program at Alamo Community College. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1926 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the governing board of certain independent school districts and certain junior college districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 64 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the automatic admission to public institutions of higher education of certain undergraduate transfer students. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with amendments
HB 113 79-0 (2005) Author: Wong, Martha Relating to reporting of personal financial information by officers of certain school districts, junior college districts, and certain municipal retirement systems and reporting of expenditures to influence administrative action by certain school districts, junior college districts, and certain municipal retirement systems; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Left pending in subcommittee
HB 295 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the removal of a member of a junior college district board of trustees for failure to attend board meetings. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 381 79-0 (2005) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the service area of the Blinn College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 776 79-0 (2005) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the Wharton County Junior College District service area. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 893 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al. Relating to access to funds appropriated for statewide adult education programs. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 993 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the installment payment of tuition and fees charged by a public junior college, public technical institute, or public state college for a summer term. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 994 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the tuition charged for certain courses repeated by students attending public junior colleges and public technical institutes. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1013 79-0 (2005) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to the annexation of territory to a public junior college district. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1214 79-0 (2005) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to tuition and other charges and fees imposed by the governing board of a junior college district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
HB 1274 79-0 (2005) Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the service area of the Ranger Junior College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1331 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of a junior college district to contract for the provision of certain services and resources under the Interagency Cooperation Act. House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1450 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1479 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by the governing body of certain taxing units. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1521 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al. Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1683 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to fees and charges imposed by the governing board of a public junior college district. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1725 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter | et. al. Relating to the authority of another institution of higher education to conduct vocational or technical courses in the service area of a junior college district. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1737 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a dual usage educational complex by a junior college district and other political subdivisions or institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1748 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to African American studies programs and course work at certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1930 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the annexation of territory in political subdivisions by certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1931 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1932 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the effect of annexation of territory on the terms of members of the governing boards of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2085 79-0 (2005) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2204 79-0 (2005) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the sale of public educational facilities to real estate investment trusts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2221 79-0 (2005) Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the territory of a public junior college district and to the provision of services by a junior college district to students residing outside the district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2287 79-0 (2005) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2375 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the issuance of bonds or other obligations by certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2588 79-0 (2005) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to sovereign immunity of a political subdivision. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2609 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the installment payment of tuition and fees charged by a public junior college for a summer term. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2625 79-0 (2005) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to election of trustees of certain junior college districts by cumulative voting. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2803 79-0 (2005) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the sale of facilities of public institutions of higher education to real estate investment trusts. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2956 79-0 (2005) Author: Hamric, Peggy
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to filing requirements for certain candidates for the board of trustees of a junior college district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3014 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the use of local public junior colleges to provide training to state agency employees. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3031 79-0 (2005) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the eligibility of certain institutions of higher education faculty members to participate in a group benefits program. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3032 79-0 (2005) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to reduced tuition for certain public junior college district students. House: Higher Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3192 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to eligibility for an early college start program offered by a public junior college district. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3370 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to higher education tuition exemptions for members of certain groups that are underrepresented among the faculty or administration of public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3384 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of a junior college district or local workforce development board to contract under the Interlocal Cooperation Act. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3413 79-0 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to Mexican American studies programs and course work at certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education No action taken in committee
HJR 47 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state property tax for public education, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing an equalized school district property tax for educational enrichment. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HR 2302 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen Urging Texas community colleges to offer an associate's degree with an emphasis on African American/Black Studies. Filed
SB 31 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the creation of a work-study student mentorship program at certain institutions of higher education and to certain student financial aid program requirements. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 32 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to certain special tuition rates at institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 114 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the removal of a member of a junior college district board of trustees for failure to attend board meetings. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 158 79-0 (2005) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the authority of another institution of higher education to conduct vocational or technical courses in the service area of a junior college district. Senate: Education No action taken in subcommittee
SB 502 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to common undergraduate admission application forms for public institutions of higher education in this state. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 528 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the installment payment of tuition and fees charged by a public junior college, public technical institute, or public state college for a summer term. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed
SB 529 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the tuition charged for certain courses repeated by students attending public junior colleges. Senate: Education Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 531 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the tuition charged for certain courses repeated by students attending public junior colleges. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 532 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to tuition and other charges and fees imposed by the governing board of a junior college district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 722 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state. Senate: Education Left pending in subcommittee
SB 927 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the annexation of territory in political subdivisions by certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 928 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the effect of annexation of territory on the terms of members of the governing boards of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 929 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1042 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the Wharton County Junior College District service area. Senate: Education Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 1123 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to fees and charges imposed by the governing board of a public junior college district. Senate: Education Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 1193 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the service areas of the Alamo Community College District and the Austin Community College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1208 79-0 (2005) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to filing requirements for candidates to positions on governing boards of certain public junior colleges. Senate: Education Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 1320 79-0 (2005) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the sovereign immunity and liability to be sued of a junior college district. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1544 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of public junior college districts; providing criminal penalties. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1671 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to higher education tuition exemptions for members of certain groups that are underrepresented among the faculty or administration of public junior colleges. Senate: Education Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 1778 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to reporting of personal financial information by trustees of certain junior college districts and to candidates for office of certain political subdivisions; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1780 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the issuance of bonds or other obligations by certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1816 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of territory in a district's service area. Senate: Education Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SB 1859 79-0 (2005) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district. Senate: Education Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
HB 48 79-1 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to Mexican American studies programs and course work at certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 55 79-1 (2005) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to annex territory by election. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 35 79-2 (2005) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the sale of facilities of public institutions of higher education to real estate investment trusts. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 33 79-2 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 11 79-2 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum tax rate of $1.25 per $100 of taxable value for school district ad valorem taxes imposed for maintenance purposes, providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax, increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, and reducing the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and reductions in school district ad valorem tax rates. House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Senate: Finance
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 153 79-3 (2006) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation. House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 46 79-3 (2006) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation. Senate: Finance No action taken in subcommittee
SJR 7 79-3 (2006) Author: Ogden, Steve Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum school district ad valorem tax rate for maintenance purposes and providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax. Senate: Finance Committee report printed and distributed
HB 36 78-0 (2003) Author: Luna, Vilma Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of territory in a district's service area. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 577 78-0 (2003) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the service area of the Weatherford College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 898 78-0 (2003) Author: Hamilton, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the use of state travel services by public junior colleges and school districts. House: Government Reform
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1057 78-0 (2003) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to providing for a student who qualifies for automatic admission to an institution of higher education to maintain that status for transferring between institutions in certain circumstances. House: Higher Education Meeting cancelled
HB 1058 78-0 (2003) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al. Relating to Mexican-American studies programs and course work at certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1155 78-0 (2003) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to travel services affecting public junior colleges and school districts. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 1209 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to a program to promote participation by public junior college students in individual development account programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1316 78-0 (2003) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to the service area of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1544 78-0 (2003) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degrees. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1621 78-0 (2003) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to use of certain fees and tuition charged by public junior colleges and to the waiver of a portion of the tuition and fees for a student enrolled in a course for joint high school-junior college credit. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1888 78-0 (2003) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in applied science. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1889 78-0 (2003) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al. Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2330 78-0 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of remaining territory in a political subdivision. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2331 78-0 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of remaining territory in a political subdivision. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2332 78-0 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2508 78-0 (2003) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to exempting a student enrolled in a course for joint high school-junior college credit from the tuition charged by the junior college. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2574 78-0 (2003) Author: Luna, Vilma Relating to extending the boundaries of a junior college district to include territory in the district's service area. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2633 78-0 (2003) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to eligibility to receive a TEXAS grant. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2639 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the coverage of certain adjunct faculty members of a public junior college under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2743 78-0 (2003) Author: Dawson, Glenda Relating to adjusting the service area of the Alvin Community College District. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2744 78-0 (2003) Author: Dawson, Glenda A bill to adjust the service areas of the Alvin Community College District and the Brazosport Community College District. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
SB 201 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college in a county bordering Mexico. Senate: International Relations and Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 315 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of territory in a district's service area. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 437 78-0 (2003) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the service area of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 676 78-0 (2003) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the service area of the Weatherford College District. Senate: Education Referred to s/c on Higher Education
SB 968 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a program to promote participation by public junior college students in individual development account programs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 976 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to high school completion and the creation of certain college education pilot programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1139 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to instructional facilities of a junior college district and to state financial assistance for junior college instructional facilities and outstanding bonds. Senate: Education No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1200 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1292 78-0 (2003) Author: Ratliff, Bill | et. al. Relating to extending the boundaries of a junior college district to include territory in the district's service area. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
SB 1297 78-0 (2003) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to financing authority for certain institutions of higher education for facilities. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1365 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the use of state travel services by public junior colleges and school districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1500 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degrees. Senate: Education Referred to s/c on Higher Education
SB 1546 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Nixon, Joe
Relating to laboratory and certain other related fees for public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1608 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the terms of office of members of the governing body of certain junior college districts after annexation of territory. Senate: Education No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1609 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District. Senate: Education No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1851 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of remaining territory in a political subdivision. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1929 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state. Senate: Education Referred to s/c on Higher Education
SJR 1 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide financial support for public education by creating the Texas education fund, imposing a state property tax, increasing the state general sales and use tax rate, expanding the general sales and use tax base to include certain services, increasing the state motor vehicle sales and use tax rate, abolishing the school district property tax for maintenance and operations purposes, dedicating the proceeds of any state lottery to public education, authorizing a school district property tax for the purpose of educational enrichment, and repealing the restriction on the legislature's authority to limit annual increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 27 78-1 (2003) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the automatic admission to public institutions of higher education of certain undergraduate transfer students. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 32 78-1 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 79 78-3 (2003) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the annexation of territory to a public junior college district. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 6 78-4 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units. House: Local Government Ways and Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 63 78-4 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the adoption of ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units. House: Public School Finance, Select Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 77 78-4 (2003) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HJR 4 78-4 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for public school finance, including creation of the Texas education trust and authorization of an ad valorem tax collected by the state at rates set by local school districts. House: Public School Finance, Select Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HJR 16 78-4 (2003) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for funding public education, providing for school district property tax rate limitation and reduction, authorizing a school district ad valorem tax for educational program enrichment, creating the Texas education fund, dedicating certain sales and use tax revenue to funding public education, increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from school taxation, and authorizing the legislature to establish a five percent limit on annual increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and other owner-occupied residential real property. House: Public School Finance, Select Referred to Public School Finance, Select
SJR 1 78-4 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide financial support for public education by creating the Texas education fund, imposing a state property tax, increasing the state general sales and use tax rate, expanding the general sales and use tax base to include certain services, increasing the state motor vehicle sales and use tax rate, abolishing the school district property tax for maintenance and operations purposes, dedicating the proceeds of any state lottery to public education, authorizing a school district property tax for the purpose of educational enrichment, and repealing the restriction on the legislature's authority to limit annual increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes. Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate Meeting cancelled
SJR 9 78-4 (2003) Author: Ogden, Steve Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state property tax for public education, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a school district property tax for educational enrichment. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
HB 311 77-0 (2001) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the authority of a school district to select a sole broker of record for the purpose of purchasing insurance. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 528 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 733 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 930 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al. Relating to a written policy regulating certain travel by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1145 77-0 (2001) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to courses offered by a public junior college for joint high school and junior college credit. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1359 77-0 (2001) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1465 77-0 (2001) Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a pilot project for reduced tuition rates at certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1467 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the amount of tuition that a public junior college may set aside for Texas Public Education Grants. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1753 77-0 (2001) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing The University of Texas--Pan American to establish an upper-division extension campus in Rio Grande City and to enter into a partnership agreement with a junior college district for lower-division courses. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1754 77-0 (2001) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the effect of redistricting by a junior college district on the terms of the current members of the district's board of trustees. House: Higher Education
Senate: Redistricting
Effective immediately
HB 2276 77-0 (2001) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to tuition rebate incentives for persons who complete certain degree and certificate programs without excessive credit hours. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2349 77-0 (2001) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2459 77-0 (2001) Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the composition of the governing board of certain community college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2840 77-0 (2001) Author: Telford, Barry
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to a partnership between Texas A&M University--Texarkana and Texarkana College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2949 77-0 (2001) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to state review of and funding for certain junior college courses offered for joint college and high school credit. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2974 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to state review of and funding for certain junior college courses offered for joint college and high school credit. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3050 77-0 (2001) Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al. Relating to the establishment and operation of the Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) II grant program. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3258 77-0 (2001) Author: Green, Rick
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the service areas of certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3303 77-0 (2001) Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the service area of the Vernon Regional Junior College District. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3510 77-0 (2001) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to the coverage of certain adjunct faculty members of certain institutions of higher education under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HR 1211 77-0 (2001) Author: Rangel, Irma Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1596. Reported enrolled
SB 82 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to courses offered by a public junior college for joint high school and junior college credit. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/27/01
SB 263 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to a written policy regulating certain travel by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 386 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to updating references to the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 574 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the amount of tuition that a public junior college may set aside for Texas Public Education Grants. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 706 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 733 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college in a county bordering Mexico. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 741 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the authority of a public junior college to set reduced tuition rates. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 743 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to certain higher education tuition rates and loan amount limits. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 972 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the effect of redistricting by a junior college district on the terms of the current members of the district's board of trustees. Senate: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting
SB 995 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain junior college teachers seeking graduate degrees. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1014 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1596 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.
Sponsor: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) grant II program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1801 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the amount of tuition that a public institution of higher education must set aside for Texas Public Education Grants. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SR 1119 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1596. Reported enrolled
HB 81 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the conservatorship of state agencies and public junior colleges as a result of fiscal mismanagement. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 362 76-0 (1999) Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education employees to participate in group programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 442 76-0 (1999) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the procedures for write-in candidates in an election of a junior college district. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 477 76-0 (1999) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the vote required for election of the governing board of certain junior college districts. House: Elections Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1297 76-0 (1999) Author: Lewis, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to changing the names of Lamar University at Orange, Lamar University at Port Arthur, and Lamar University Institute of Technology. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1346 76-0 (1999) Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of a junior college branch campus maintenance tax by certain counties. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1542 76-0 (1999) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to purchasing requirements for school districts and junior college districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1626 76-0 (1999) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to facilities and equipment grants for public junior colleges and public technical institutes. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1760 76-0 (1999) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to the investment of debt service funds by school districts, junior college districts, and community college districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1762 76-0 (1999) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to the issuance and sale of bonds and time warrants by school districts and the issuance of obligations and execution of credit agreements by certain school districts and junior college districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1869 76-0 (1999) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the annexation of territory to a public junior college district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2016 76-0 (1999) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to the waiver for certain high school students of tuition fees for concurrent enrollment in junior college courses and of fees for skills tests of students entering public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2029 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Jim | et. al. Relating to establishing a workforce coordinator for each public junior college and public technical institute campus. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2167 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the right of junior college district employees to voluntarily designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations. House: Higher Education Considered in Calendars
HB 2415 76-0 (1999) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to a junior college district branch campus, center, or extension facility. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2782 76-0 (1999) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the conveyance of an interest in real property by a public junior college or public junior college district to a university system. House: Land & Resource Management Postponed
HB 3162 76-0 (1999) Author: Glaze, Bob Relating to providing tuition and fee grants to students at public junior colleges and public technical institutes who meet certain academic requirements. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3201 76-0 (1999) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college in a county bordering a foreign nation. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3224 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance of public securities by or on behalf of the state and political subdivisions. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 3263 76-0 (1999) Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the election of the governing board of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 3290 76-0 (1999) Author: Greenberg, Sherri Relating to course credits offered under an agreement between a school district and a junior college. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3367 76-0 (1999) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to participation in the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefit Act by former members of the governing bodies of community/junior colleges who render at least 10 continuous years of service and who are at least 55 years of age. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3455 76-0 (1999) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to providing for a nonvoting student member on the board of trustees of a junior college district. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3583 76-0 (1999) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving public junior college students. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
SB 636 76-0 (1999) Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al. Relating to concurrent enrollment agreements between junior colleges and private high schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 829 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to courses offered by a public junior college for joint high school and junior college credit. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 930 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Jones, Delwin
Relating to entities eligible for grants because of a reduction in defense-related activity. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 975 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the sovereign immunity and liability to be sued of a junior college district. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1080 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college in a county bordering a foreign nation. Senate: Border Affairs - Special No action taken in committee
SB 1089 76-0 (1999) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the investment of debt service funds by school districts, junior college districts, and community college districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1091 76-0 (1999) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the issuance and sale of bonds and time warrants by school districts and the issuance of obligations and execution of credit agreements by certain school districts and junior college districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1352 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to course credits offered under an agreement between a school district and a junior college. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1363 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the acquisition of library materials by a junior college district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1535 76-0 (1999) Author: West, Royce Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1670 76-0 (1999) Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the support of a child enrolled in courses for joint high school and junior college credit. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1749 76-0 (1999) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to participation in the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act by certain former members of the governing bodies of community/junior colleges. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1809 76-0 (1999) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education employees to participate in group programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1853 76-0 (1999) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to reports on the degree, certificate, or other enrollment status of public junior college students. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 51 75-0 (1997) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to requiring a declaration of write-in candidacy in an election for the members of the governing body of a junior college district, the board of a hospital district, or the board of a self-liquidating navigation district. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 211 75-0 (1997) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 233 75-0 (1997) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the filing of a declaration of write-in candidacy in an election for the governing board of a junior college district. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 377 75-0 (1997) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al. Relating to the authority of a junior college district to enter into a tax abatement agreement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 385 75-0 (1997) Author: Krusee, Mike
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the service areas of certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 722 75-0 (1997) Author: Alexander, Clyde
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the expansion of the areas where proceeds of the branch campus maintenance tax may be used. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1014 75-0 (1997) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the right of junior college district employees to voluntarily designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1129 75-0 (1997) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to the transfer of credit for certain junior college courses to other institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1460 75-0 (1997) Author: Delisi, Dianne
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the name of a public junior or community college. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1486 75-0 (1997) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1548 75-0 (1997) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to tuition and fees for certain students registered in a public junior college. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective with Fall Semester
HB 1733 75-0 (1997) Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al. Relating to courses and programs at public junior colleges that do not receive state funding. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2050 75-0 (1997) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to the recall of a member of the board of trustees of a junior college district. House: Higher Education Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2394 75-0 (1997) Author: Delisi, Dianne
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to course fees charged for certain courses by public junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2491 75-0 (1997) Author: Alexander, Clyde
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to participation by community colleges in the state employee charitable contribution program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2517 75-0 (1997) Author: Dunnam, Jim
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to audits and annual performance reports of junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2520 75-0 (1997) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the conservatorship of state agencies and public junior colleges as a result of fiscal mismanagement. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2527 75-0 (1997) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Literacy Pilot Program to exempt literacy tutors from tuition and fees at public junior colleges and public universities. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2528 75-0 (1997) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the validation of acts and proceedings of South Texas Community College. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2690 75-0 (1997) Author: Cook, Robert Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education No action taken in committee
HB 2747 75-0 (1997) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to allowing students at public junior colleges to pay tuition and fees in installments. House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
Effective with Fall Semester
SB 109 75-0 (1997) Author: Haywood, Tom
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 158 75-0 (1997) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to requiring a declaration of write-in candidacy in an election for the members of the governing body of a junior college district or the board of a hospital district. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 688 75-0 (1997) Author: Sibley, David Relating to the creation of the high priority program development fund to support vocational and technical education. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1350 75-0 (1997) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1510 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the establishment of the Texas Literacy Pilot Program to exempt literacy tutors from tuition and fees at public junior colleges and public universities. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c by Chairman
SB 1522 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the validation of acts and proceedings of South Texas Community College. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 1553 75-0 (1997) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the service areas of certain public junior colleges. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1577 75-0 (1997) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to public postsecondary technical and vocational education, to the programs, operation, and administration of the Texas State Technical College System, and to the transfer of certain centers operated by the system to certain junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1771 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the option to pay tuition by installment for junior colleges. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 85 74-0 (1995) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the development of distance learning and related activities by institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 288 74-0 (1995) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al. Relating to the right of junior college district employees voluntarily to designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations. House: Higher Education Considered in Calendars
HB 1336 74-0 (1995) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Sponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to authorizing public junior colleges to offer courses for joint high school and junior college credit. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1337 74-0 (1995) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Sponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the provision by a public junior college of remedial programs for students enrolled in secondary schools in an independent school district in the junior college's service area. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2187 74-0 (1995) Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al.
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to coordination between The University of Texas at Tyler and other institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2507 74-0 (1995) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the lease of the Amarillo campus of the Texas State Technical College System to Amarillo College. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2580 74-0 (1995) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the use of certain sales and use tax revenue to support a public junior college. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2640 74-0 (1995) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to uniform dates for adding or dropping a course conducted by a public junior college. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2716 74-0 (1995) Author: Culberson, John | et. al. Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board over certain public junior college programs. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3083 74-0 (1995) Author: Serna, Gilbert Relating to the compensation of employees of public junior colleges. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3131 74-0 (1995) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the date of elections for trustees of independent school districts and for officers of a junior or community college district. House: Elections Subcommittee meeting cancelled
SB 397 74-0 (1995) Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to service areas of junior college districts and campuses. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1549 74-0 (1995) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Kamel, Ted
Relating to revenue obligations of junior college districts or regional college districts. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 220 73-0 (1993) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro Relating to prohibiting certain employment of former board of trustees members of public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 414 73-0 (1993) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to limiting the number of terms persons may serve as trustees of certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 434 73-0 (1993) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain junior college districts from single-member districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1102 73-0 (1993) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al. Relating to the conversion of the McAllen extension center of Texas State Technical College System to a joint-county junior college. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1456 73-0 (1993) Author: Smith, Ashley Relating to the standardization of performance and admission criteria and of curriculum requirements of public junior colleges. House: Higher Education No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1480 73-0 (1993) Author: Cain, David Relating to the continuation of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and to the regulation of alcoholic beverages and bingo; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1484 73-0 (1993) Author: Bailey, Kevin
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the right of junior college district employees voluntarily to designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2278 73-0 (1993) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to voting by a lawfully admitted resident alien in a school district or junior college district election. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2363 73-0 (1993) Author: Hernandez, Christine
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to authorizing public junior colleges to charge an endowment fee and to establish an endowment fund. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
HB 2442 73-0 (1993) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al. Relating to the rights of public junior college faculty members. House: Higher Education Coauthor Authorized
HB 2578 73-0 (1993) Author: Kamel, Ted Relating to certain community and junior colleges and upper-level universities or centers and to partnership agreements between those colleges and universities. House: Higher Education Referred to subcommittee
HJR 105 73-0 (1993) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting a lawfully admitted resident alien to vote in certain elections. House: Elections Referred to Elections
SB 142 73-0 (1993) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Hernandez, Christine
Relating to authorizing public junior colleges to establish an endowment fee. House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 143 73-0 (1993) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to participation of certain part-time employees in the state group insurance program. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 251 73-0 (1993) Author: Lucio, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to the conversion of the McAllen extension center of Texas State Technical College to a joint-county junior college. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 330 73-0 (1993) Author: Haley, Bill | et. al.
Sponsor: Earley, Robert
Relating to the purposes of public junior and community colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 591 73-0 (1993) Author: Luna, Gregory
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to prohibiting certain employment of former board of trustees members of public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 685 73-0 (1993) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 1184 73-0 (1993) Author: Haley, Bill | et. al.
Sponsor: Glaze, Bob | et. al.
Relating to partnership between community/junior colleges and upper-level universities or centers located in the same state uniform service region. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 118 72-0 (1991) Author: Johnson, Jerry Relating to allowing a junior college district to participate in the selection of an appraisal district board of directors. House: Ways & Means Left pending in subcommittee
HB 272 72-0 (1991) Author: Thompson, Garfield
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts. House: Elections
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 648 72-0 (1991) Author: Watkins, Gary Relating to adding two additional members to the governing board of each junior college district. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1203 72-0 (1991) Author: Tallas, Jim Relating to the extension of junior college district boundaries. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1308 72-0 (1991) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to the issuance of certain notes by public junior college districts or regional junior college districts. House: Higher Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 1323 72-0 (1991) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro Relating to certain cooperative efforts between The University of Texas at San Antonio and Alamo Community College. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1324 72-0 (1991) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro Relating to the creation of an institution of higher education by the governing board of an existing university system and to the authority of the governing board of a public junior college district to transfer its assets to the system's governing board on dissolution of the district. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1325 72-0 (1991) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro Relating to the establishment of Texas A&M University--Palo Alto under the control and management of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1479 72-0 (1991) Author: Black, Layton Relating to certain funding for public junior colleges. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 1633 72-0 (1991) Author: Linebarger, Libby Relating to the rights of public junior college faculty members. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1952 72-0 (1991) Author: Granoff, Al | et. al. Relating to tuition charged to residents of Mexico who attend certain public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 2295 72-0 (1991) Author: Watkins, Gary Relating to limiting the number of terms a person may serve as a trustee of a public junior college. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2362 72-0 (1991) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to enhancing the transfer of students between certain public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2479 72-0 (1991) Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al. Relating to the annexation of certain territory by certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 58 72-0 (1991) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of an institution of higher education by the governing board of an existing university system and authorizing the governing board of a public junior college district to transfer its assets to the system's governing board on dissolution of the district. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 239 72-0 (1991) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the rate and use of a junior college branch maintenance tax. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 622 72-0 (1991) Author: Johnson, Eddie
Sponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the issuance of certain notes by public junior college districts or regional college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 668 72-0 (1991) Author: Dickson, Temple Relating to certain funding for public junior colleges. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 676 72-0 (1991) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to providing incentive funding to public junior colleges that graduate certain students. Senate: Education Postponed in committee
SB 1146 72-0 (1991) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to compensation for part-time instructors in Texas public junior colleges and to funding of lower division academic and vocational/technical teaching by full-time faculty. Senate: Education Posting rule suspended
SB 1153 72-0 (1991) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the rights of public junior college faculty. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1237 72-0 (1991) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1416 72-0 (1991) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the responsibilities of governing boards. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 96 72-1 (1991) Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al. Relating to the tax levy of a junior college district formerly managed, controlled and operated by an independent school district. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 59 71-0 (1989) Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to authorizing members of the board of trustees of a junior college district to be elected from single-member trustee districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 103 71-0 (1989) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro Relating to allowing a junior college district to participate in the selection of an appraisal district board of directors. House: Ways & Means 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 631 71-0 (1989) Author: Williamson, Richard | et. al.
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to an emergency appropriation to defray the expense of staff group insurance at public junior and community colleges. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 1039 71-0 (1989) Author: Hudson, David | et. al. Relating to the annexation of certain territory by public junior college districts and to the establishment of a service area for each of those districts by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. House: Higher Education Returned to committee
HB 1313 71-0 (1989) Author: Thompson, Garfield | et. al. Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts. House: Elections 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1388 71-0 (1989) Author: Johnson, Sam Relating to the date of the general election for officers of a junior college district. House: Elections No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1443 71-0 (1989) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts. House: Elections Postponed in committee
HB 1456 71-0 (1989) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to tuition paid by certain foreign students enrolled in a public junior college. House: Higher Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 2054 71-0 (1989) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the establishment of public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 2139 71-0 (1989) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the annexation of certain territory by junior college districts. House: Higher Education Withdrawn from calendar
HB 2853 71-0 (1989) Author: Schlueter, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the establishment of Central Texas University as a four-year coeducational institution of higher education; granting the power of eminent domain. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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HB 2969 71-0 (1989) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to certain cooperative efforts between Laredo State University and Laredo Junior College. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HJR 103 71-0 (1989) Author: Schlueter, Stan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of an institution of higher education by the governing board of an existing university system and authorizing the governing board of a public.... House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 83 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to providing incentive funding to public junior colleges that graduate students who transfer to senior colleges and universities and complete a certain number of academic courses at those institutions. Senate: Education Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 90 71-0 (1989) Author: Montford, John | et. al. Relating to an emergency appropriation to defray the expense of staff group insurance at public junior and community colleges. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 338 71-0 (1989) Author: Caperton, Kent | et. al.
Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to emergency appropriations. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 667 71-0 (1989) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to tuition paid by certain foreign students enrolled in a public senior college or university, a public junior college, the Texas State Technical Institute, and the Texas A&I University Citrus and.... House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1258 71-0 (1989) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to the annexation of certain territory by public junior college districts and to the establishment of a service area for each of those districts by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Senate: Education Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1378 71-0 (1989) Author: Parmer, Hugh | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Garfield
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1797 71-0 (1989) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to an emergency appropriation to certain institutions of public higher education for the Texas academic skills program. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1826 71-0 (1989) Author: Carriker, Steven Relating to authorizing members of the board of trustees of a junior college district to be elected from single-member trustee districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 69 71-1 (1989) Author: Garcia, Orlando Relating to the filling of a vacancy of the governing boards of certain junior college districts. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 83 71-1 (1989) Author: Thompson, Garfield Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts. House: Elections Referred to Elections
SB 27 71-1 (1989) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to filling a vacancy on the governing board of a junior college district. House: Elections
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 13 71-2 (1989) Author: Thompson, Garfield Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 60 71-3 (1990) Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al. Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties. House: Higher Education Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 38 71-4 (1990) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties. House: Higher Education Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 88 71-4 (1990) Author: Dickson, Temple Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 61 71-5 (1990) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 8 71-5 (1990) Author: Dickson, Temple
Sponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 27 71-6 (1990) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties. House: Higher Education Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 5 71-6 (1990) Author: Dickson, Temple
Sponsor: Perry, Rick
Relating to courses offered by branch campuses of junior colleges located in certain counties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 27 70-0 (1987) Author: Roberts, Ted Relating to partnerships between junior colleges and upper-level universities or centers that have campuses located within a 30-mile radius of each other. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 70 70-0 (1987) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the annexation of certain territory by junior college districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 176 70-0 (1987) Author: Hudson, David
Sponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to divest itself of authority over a junior college subject to its control and management. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 191 70-0 (1987) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the establishment of public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 377 70-0 (1987) Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Sponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the filing period for applications for a place on the ballot for school and junior college district trustee candidates. House: Elections
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 609 70-0 (1987) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the annexation of certain territory by junior college districts. House: Higher Education 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 656 70-0 (1987) Author: Waldrop, Tom Relating to the formation, operation, and financing of upper level community college districts. House: Higher Education Pending in committee
HB 1641 70-0 (1987) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the membership and election of the governing boards of certain junior college and independent school districts and to the taxing authority of certain junior colleges. House: Higher Education Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 1649 70-0 (1987) Author: Cooper, Anne Relating to election of members of the State Board of Education and trustees of junior colleges, community colleges, school districts, and county school boards. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2351 70-0 (1987) Author: Colbert, Paul
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Validating all school districts, including all types of junior and regional college districts, together with the boundaries and names thereof; validating the creation, abolition, and conversion of all such school districts, and all changes in boundaries in all such school districts; validating the election of certain members to boards of trustees; validating annexation of territory and the divorcement or separation from municipal control in all municipally controlled school districts; validating all bonds, bond taxes, maintenance taxes, and bond assumptions and the elections authorizing same, of and in all school districts, including all types of junior and regional college districts; providing this Act shall not be construed as validating any boundary change made or attempted to be made by any ex parte order, resolution, or other Act of the board of trustees of any school district; providing that this Act shall have no application to litigation now pending questioning the validity of matters hereby validated, or to proceedings now pending before the county boards of trustees, State Commissioner of Education, or the State Board of Education, or to any district which has heretofore been declared invalid by certain courts, or to districts which may have been established and later returned to original status, providing such litigation or proceedings are ultimately determined against the validity of matters hereby validated; providing a saving clause; and declaring an emergency. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 376 70-0 (1987) Author: Edwards, Chet Relating to the formation, operation, and financing of upper level community college districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 726 70-0 (1987) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the membership and election of the governing boards of certain junior college and independent school districts and to the taxing authority of certain junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 899 70-0 (1987) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Hammond, Bill
To provide an alternate procedure for the issuance of revenue obligations by regional and junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1416 70-0 (1987) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to allowing a junior college district to participate in the selection of an appraisal district board of directors. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1490 70-0 (1987) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to validation of school districts, elections, and bonds. Senate: Education Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 157 70-2 (1987) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the establishment of public junior colleges. House: Higher Education 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 210 69-0 (1985) Author: Cavazos, Eddie Relating to authorizing members of the board of trustees of a junior college district to be elected from single-member trustee districts. House: Higher Education 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 501 69-0 (1985) Author: Garcia, Orlando
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to annexation of a county territory by, and to the election of trustees of, certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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HB 784 69-0 (1985) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to the levy, collection, and use of a junior college branch campus maintenance and capital expenditure tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 978 69-0 (1985) Author: Hollowell, Bill
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the requirements for a public junior college to receive a portion of state appropriations for public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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HB 1005 69-0 (1985) Author: Rudd, Jim Relating to the amount of laboratory charges collected at a junior college. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1051 69-0 (1985) Author: Rudd, Jim Relating to the public junior college reimbursement fund. House: Higher Education Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 1111 69-0 (1985) Author: Waldrop, Tom Relating to authorizing certain junior college districts to convert into four-year community college districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1180 69-0 (1985) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1341 69-0 (1985) Author: Ragsdale, Paul Relating to the board of trustees of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Postponed in committee
HB 1404 69-0 (1985) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the establishment of public junior colleges. House: Higher Education 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1405 69-0 (1985) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the authority of the governing board of a public junior college district to increase the property tax rate in the district under certain circumstances. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1494 69-0 (1985) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1919 69-0 (1985) Author: Rudd, Jim Relating to postsecondary technical-vocational education, to Texas State Technical Institute, and to certain powers and duties of the coordinating board; amending the Education Code, as amended, by amending Sections 61.003, 61.058, 135.01, 135.03, 135.04, 135.51, and 135.52, Subsections (b), (c), (f), and (j) of Section 61.051, Subsections (b) and (d) of Section 61.059, and Subsection (c) and (e) of Section 135.06; and by adding Subsection (g) to Section 61.059 and a new Section 61.075. House: Higher Education Coauthor authorized
HB 2058 69-0 (1985) Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy" Relating to agreements for coordinated management and operations of public junior colleges and upper-level university centers that share a common campus. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2111 69-0 (1985) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the establishment of independent school district, city, union, county, or joint-county junior colleges; amending Sections 130.011, 130.012, 130.013, 130.014. 130.032, 130.034, 130.036, 130.037, and 130.038, Education Code; and repealing Subchapter F, Regional College Districts, Chapter 130 of that code. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 536 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to authorizing members of the board of trustees of certain junior college district to be elected from single-member trustee districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 573 69-0 (1985) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to the public junior college reimbursement fund. Senate: Finance Postponed in committee
SB 640 69-0 (1985) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the amount of laboratory charges collected at a junior college. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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SB 675 69-0 (1985) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the establishment of independent school district, city, union, county, or joint-county junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 808 69-0 (1985) Author: Sharp, John Relating to the levy, collection, and use of a junior college branch campus maintenance and capital expenditure tax. Senate: Education Meeting canceled
SB 911 69-0 (1985) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to postsecondary technical-vocational education, to Texas State Technical Institute, and to certian powers and duties of the coordinating board; creating a joint advisory committee. House: Higher Education
Senate: State Affairs
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SB 923 69-0 (1985) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to partnerships between community/junior colleges and upper-level universities or centers. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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SB 1263 69-0 (1985) Author: Leedom, John Relating to the retention and use of funds by public junior colleges. Senate: Finance Referred to subcommittee
SB 1385 69-0 (1985) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to annexation of county territory by, and to the election of trustees of, certain junior college districts. Senate: Education Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 77 68-0 (1983) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to the election of trustees from single-member districts in certain countywide community college districts. House: Higher Education Subcommittee meeting canceled
HB 100 68-0 (1983) Author: Waldrop, Tom
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to courses held by a community college in facilities of a school district located outside the community college district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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HB 101 68-0 (1983) Author: Waldrop, Tom
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to coordinating board approval of junior college construction financed with funds from a source other than the state and to use of student fees for junior college construction. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 620 68-0 (1983) Author: Buchanan, J. W. Relating to annexation of county territory by certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 793 68-0 (1983) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to a junior college district branch campus maintenance tax. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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HB 809 68-0 (1983) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 831 68-0 (1983) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to a tuition exemption for high-ranking graduates of a public junior college. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Record vote
HB 936 68-0 (1983) Author: Garcia, Matt
Sponsor: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to annexation of city, town, or village territory by certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 990 68-0 (1983) Author: Cain, David Relating to the restriction on making deductions from the compensation of public junior college employees. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1163 68-0 (1983) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to annexation of county territory by and to the election of trustees of certain junior college districts. House: Elections Referred to subcommittee
HB 1185 68-0 (1983) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to a separate board of trustees for certain junior college districts governed by the board of trustees of an independend school district. House: Higher Education Withdrawn by Author
HB 1402 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the annexation of certain territory by junior college districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 1528 68-0 (1983) Author: Cavazos, Eddie Relating to authorizing members of the board of trustees of a junior college district to be elected from single-member trustee districts. House: Higher Education Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1532 68-0 (1983) Author: Lee, El Franco Relating to authorizing the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts from single-member trustee districts. House: Higher Education Subcommittee meeting canceled
HB 1926 68-0 (1983) Author: Luna III, Albert Relating to disannexation of territory within certain junior college districts containing not less than six independent school districts and situated within a county having a population of a least 2,200,000 according to the most recent federal census, and establishing a new junior college district. House: Higher Education Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 2076 68-0 (1983) Author: Colbert, Paul
Sponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to certain school district property tax revenues to be used by a junior college district operated by the school district House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HCR 160 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson, David Creating an interim committee to study junior college boundary changes; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th legislature. House: Higher Education Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HCR 194 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson, David Directing the Coordinating Board to study junior college boundary changes and service areas; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th legislature before it convenes. House: Higher Education Referred to Committee on Higher Education
SB 357 68-0 (1983) Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Sponsor: Buchanan, J. W.
Relating to annexation of county territory by certain junior college districts and to duties of the governing board of such districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 461 68-0 (1983) Author: Williams, Lindon
Sponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to deannexation of territory within certain junior college districts situated within certain counties, to the establishment of a new junior college district, to petitions and elections, to certain duties of the county commissioners court, to the allocation of the property and indebtedness of the original district, and to powers and duties of the board of trustees of the new district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 497 68-0 (1983) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to certain school district property tax revenues to be used by a junior college district operated by the school district. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
SB 609 68-0 (1983) Author: Vale, Bob Relating to annexation of county territory by certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
SB 1332 68-0 (1983) Author: Edwards, Chet
Sponsor: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to coordinating board approval of junior college construction financed with funds from a source other than the state and to use of student fees for junior college construction. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
SB 1333 68-0 (1983) Author: Edwards, Chet
Sponsor: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to courses held by a community college in facilities of a school district located outside the community college district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 25 68-1 (1983) Author: Finnell, Charles Relating to an appropriation to Vernon Regional Junior College for employee insurance. House: Appropriations No action taken
SB 20 68-1 (1983) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to an appropriation to Vernon Regional Junior College for employee insurance. Senate: Finance Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 102 68-2 (1984) Author: Rudd, Jim Relating to the receipt, allocation, disbursement, and management of state revenue and other state money and to the times and methods of payment of the corporate franchise tax. House: Appropriations Laid on the table subject to call
HB 119 68-2 (1984) Author: Rudd, Jim Relating to the adjustment of appropriations to public junior colleges for insurance premiums for active and retired employees. House: Appropriations Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 27 68-2 (1984) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the receipt, allocation, disbursement, and management of state revenue and other state money and to the times, amounts, and methods of payment of the corporate franchise tax; creating the Public Junior College Reimbursement Fund and the Medical and Dental College Reimbursement Fund; providing a penalty. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 389 67-0 (1981) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the extension of junior college district boundaries to include adjacent school districts or noncontiguous school districts located in certain counties. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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HB 444 67-0 (1981) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to reimbursement of junior colleges for tuition and fees lost as a result of statutory exemptions. House: Higher Education Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 1182 67-0 (1981) Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the annexation of territory by certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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HB 1342 67-0 (1981) Author: Green, Gene Relating to contingency funds for public junior colleges. House: Appropriations Referred to Committee on Appropriations
HB 1416 67-0 (1981) Author: Waldrop, Tom Relating to contracts for junior college services between certain junior college districts and school districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 1776 67-0 (1981) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts. pref. no. 97. House: Higher Education Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1779 67-0 (1981) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to coverage of part-time college faculty under the uniform group insurance program for college and university employees. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
HB 1780 67-0 (1981) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to membership and service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for part-time faculty members of certain institutions. House: Employment Practices Referred to Subcommittee on Pensions
HB 1995 67-0 (1981) Author: Crawford, Bo
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to coverage of the group insurance program for state officers and employees or retirees. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2180 67-0 (1981) Author: Waldrop, Tom Relating to annexation of certain school districts by a junior college district. House: Higher Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 2341 67-0 (1981) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to increasing the number of trustees on the governing boards of certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education Considered by committee in formal meeting
SB 81 67-0 (1981) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to annexation of territory by a junior college district. Senate: Education Coauthor authorized
SB 764 67-0 (1981) Author: Travis, Dee Relating to contracts for junior college services between certain junior college districts and certain school districts. Senate: Education No action taken
SB 1153 67-0 (1981) Author: Travis, Dee Relating to annexation for certain school districts by a junior college district. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
SB 1240 67-0 (1981) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the validation of boundary extensions by certain junior college districts and of the taxes levied and bonds voted or issued after the extension of boundaries; making certain exceptions. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1283 67-0 (1981) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to increasing the number of trustees on the governing boards of certain junior college districts. Senate: Education Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 382 66-0 (1979) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 494 66-0 (1979) Author: Brown, Albert "Al" Relating to competitive bidding on community college contracts for certain purchases. House: Higher Education Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 775 66-0 (1979) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to the authority of the State Board of Education to allocate and distribute certain federal funds to the public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1021 66-0 (1979) Author: Allred, Dave Relating to the classification of certain alien students as residents for purposes of tuition at institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 1865 66-0 (1979) Author: Green, Gene Relating to contingency funds for public junior colleges; making an appropriation. House: Appropriations Coauthor authorized
HB 2177 66-0 (1979) Author: Patterson, Pete An Act Defining the term "Eligible Junior College District"; authorizing the annexation of territory to an eligible Junior College District and to any former eligible Junior College District under certain circumstances; and declaring an emergency. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Referred to subcommittee
HR 72 66-0 (1979) Author: Caraway, Bill Creating a special interim committee to study funding of public community and junior colleges. House: Rules
SB 250 66-0 (1979) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the authority of the State Board of Education to allocate and distribute certain federal funds to the public junior colleges. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 96 65-0 (1977) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the classification of certain public junior college students as Texas residents for tuition purposes. House: Higher Education Referred to Subcommittee on Junior Institutions
HB 212 65-0 (1977) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to the the election of members of the governing boards of certain countywide community college districts from single-member trustee districts and to the dates and manner of conducting the elections. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 243 65-0 (1977) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the classification of certain public junior college students for tuition purposes. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
HB 337 65-0 (1977) Author: Allen, Joe
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the manner of filling vacancies in the office of trustees in certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 338 65-0 (1977) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to the election and term of office of trustees of certain junior college districts; creating single-member districts for the election of trustees of junior college districts. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Referred to Committee on Compacts, Districts, & Regions
HB 761 65-0 (1977) Author: Gaston, Frank
Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the authority of the Central Education Agency to allocate and distribute certain federal funds to the public junior colleges. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 869 65-0 (1977) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Sponsor: Longoria, Raul
Validating certain unenforceable tax levels and junior college district boundary changes; providing for valid annual levies hereafter; providing for cases of tax levels made but not properly recorded and to declare that assessment and collection of taxes for any year constitute notice of a tax levy made, theses provisions to be cumulative of and in addition to existing rights and remedies now available; defining tax unit or unit; specifying inapplicability of this Act; providing for severability. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
HB 958 65-0 (1977) Author: Coody, Bill Relating to the allocation of funds to public junior and community colleges to cover the loss of tuition and laboratory fees resulting from tuition and fees set aside under the Texas Public Education Grants Program and from tuition and fee exemptions. House: Higher Education Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 982 65-0 (1977) Author: Bryant, John W. Relating to the election of members of the governing boards of certain countywide community college districts from single-member trustee districts and to the dates and manner of conducting the elections. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 990 65-0 (1977) Author: Denton, Betty Relating to reimbursing public junior colleges for tuition and other fee exemptions required by law for handicapped students. House: Higher Education Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 1126 65-0 (1977) Author: McBee, Susan Gurley
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to assessment, equalization, and collection for a joint county junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1138 65-0 (1977) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to a high school equivalency certificate for certain junior college students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 1291 65-0 (1977) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to the election of members of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Referred to Committee on Calendars
HB 1571 65-0 (1977) Author: Hernandez, Joe Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1623 65-0 (1977) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain junior college districts. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 1838 65-0 (1977) Author: Clark, Bill Relating to reimbursing public junior colleges for tuition exemptions required by law. House: Higher Education Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 1994 65-0 (1977) Author: Adams, Herman
Sponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to the authority of the governing boards of institutions of higher education to promulgate rules and regulations providing for the disposition of abandoned and unclaimed personal property coming into the possession of the campus security personnel. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
HB 2021 65-0 (1977) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to state appropriations for public junior colleges. House: Higher Education Assigned to General State Calendar
SB 111 65-0 (1977) Author: Mengden, Walter
Sponsor: Coody, Bill
Relating to the appropriations and allocation of funds to public junior and community colleges to cover the loss of tuition and laboratory fees resulting from tuition and fee exemptions. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
90 Day Bill
SB 353 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain countywide community college districts from single-member trustee districts, to the dates and manner of conducting the elections, and to terms of office. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Senate: Education
90 Day Bill
SB 510 65-0 (1977) Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Relating to the establishment of a state cooperative purchasing service for junior college districts and participation by the districts in such service. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on Compacts, Districts, & Regions
SB 614 65-0 (1977) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to the authority of the Central Education Agency to allocate and distribute certain federal funds to the public junior colleges. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
SB 709 65-0 (1977) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Sponsor: Atkinson, Hamp
Relating to state appropriations for public junior colleges and use of funds allocated. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Calendars
HB 100 64-0 (1975) Author: McAlister, R.B. Relating to supplemental contingency appropriations to the Central Education Agency and to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to public junior colleges and community colleges for vocation-technical programs and academic programs. Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 216 64-0 (1975) Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to supplemental contingency appropriations to the Central Education Agency and to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to public junior colleges and community colleges for vocational-technical programs and academic programs. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 238 64-0 (1975) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the classification of certain public junior college students for tuition purposes. House: Higher Education Motion to reconsider lost
HB 265 64-0 (1975) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to academic freedom, professional status, and dismissal of faculty members of junior or community colleges. House: Higher Education Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 600 64-0 (1975) Author: Preston, George L. Relating to the tuition fee to be paid by residents of state adjacent to Texas for admission to public junior colleges located in counties on the state border. House: Higher Education Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 790 64-0 (1975) Author: Coody, Bill Relating to the allocation of funds to public junior and community colleges to cover the loss of tuition and laboratory fees resulting from tuition and fee exemptions required by law. House: Higher Education Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1131 64-0 (1975) Author: Atkinson, Hamp Relating to tuition charges for certain nonresident students at state institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1594 64-0 (1975) Author: Reynolds, Richard F. Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain countywide community college districts from single-member trustee districts and to the dates and manner of conducting the elections. House: Higher Education Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1670 64-0 (1975) Author: Semos, Chris V. Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain countywide community college districts from single-member trustee districts and to the dates and manner of conducting the elections. House: Higher Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 1830 64-0 (1975) Author: Sutton, G.J. Relating to the allocation of state funds by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to certain junior college districts for campus expansion. House: Higher Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 2061 64-0 (1975) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to approval of branch campuses, centers, or extension facilities of public junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2170 64-0 (1975) Author: Temple, Arthur "Buddy" Relating to state grants to public junior colleges for constructing and equipping facilities for health occupations education; making an appropriation. House: Higher Education Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 53 64-0 (1975) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to supplemental contingency appropriations to the Central Education Agency and to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and Universtiy System, for allocation to public junior colleges and community colleges for vocational/technical education programs and academic programs. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
SB 317 64-0 (1975) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the allocation of funds to public junior and community colleges to cover the loss of tuition and laboratory fees resulting from tuition and fee exemptions in Section 54.101, 54.102, and 54.201 through 54.208. House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 360 64-0 (1975) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Sponsor: Preston, George L.
Amending Section 54.060, Texas Education Code; providing for tuition charges to certain nonresident students. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 365 64-0 (1975) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Amending Section 130.082, Texas Education Code, by adding Subsection (i), and amending Subsection (d), Section 130.086, Texas Education Code; relating to the election of members of the governing boards of certain junior college districts and the authority of junior college districts to offer courses at branch campuses, centers, or extension facilities under certain circumstances. House: Higher Education
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 744 64-0 (1975) Author: Braecklein, Bill Amending the Texas Education Code by providing for junior college districts and community college districts alternate methods for voting bonds and maintenance tax; providing for a limitation on the aggregate principal amount of bonds issued by such districts or providing for an annual bond tax never to exceed 50 cents on the One Hundred Dollars valuation of taxable property in such districts; providing for the levying of a maintenance tax in excess of the amount now permitted by law. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 822 64-0 (1975) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the election and terms of members of the governing board of certain countywide community college districts from single member trustee districts, to the initial and subsequent division of the district into single member districts, and to the dates and manner of conducting the election. House: Higher Education
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 944 64-0 (1975) Author: Traeger, John Appropriating state funds to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center; providing for the federal funds for the center. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 970 64-0 (1975) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to approval of branch campuses, centers, or extension facilities of public junior college districts. Senate: Education Referred to subcommittee
SB 1017 64-0 (1975) Author: Jones, Grant Relating to and prescribing the authority of junior college districts to offer courses at branch campuses, centers, or extension facilities under certain circumstances. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Reported from committee with substitute
SJR 53 64-0 (1975) Author: Braecklein, Bill Amending Constitution to remove constitutional limitation on taxes levied by Junior College Districts and Community College Districts, subject to certain limitations. Senate: Texas Constitution Reported from committee favorably
HB 28 63-0 (1973) Author: Kaster, James J. Appropriating state funds to the Central Education Agency for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center; providing for the use of federal fund for the center; and declaring an emergency. House: Appropriations Referred to Committee on Appropriations
HB 65 63-0 (1973) Author: Nugent, James E. Appropriating state funds to the Central Education Agency for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center; providing for the use of federal funds for the center; and declaring an emergency. House: Appropriations Referred to Committee on Appropriations
HB 225 63-0 (1973) Author: McAlister, R.B. Appropriating state funds to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to junior college districts to establish occupational extension centers, providing for the use of federal funds for the centers. House: Appropriations Referred to Committee on Appropriations
HB 336 63-0 (1973) Author: Powers, Pike Relating to minimum tuition fees for students enrolled in the community college component of Lamar University. House: Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 594 63-0 (1973) Author: Semos, Chris V. Relating to changing the name of a junior college district to community college district. House: Education Considered in public hearing
HB 650 63-0 (1973) Author: Sutton, G.J. Relating to the allocation of state funds by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to certain junior college districts for campus expansion. House: Education Reported favorably
HB 720 63-0 (1973) Author: Geiger, Richard S. Making a supplemental appropriation to Dallas County Junior College District for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1974, and declaring an emergency. House: Appropriations Referred to Committee on Appropriations
HB 729 63-0 (1973) Author: Wieting, Leroy J. Relating to the requirements for the establishment of certain junior college districts. House: Education
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HB 1046 63-0 (1973) Author: Grant, Ben Z. Appropriating funds to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to a junior college to establish an occupational extension center; providing for the use of federal funds for the center. House: Appropriations Referred to Committee on Appropriations
HB 1066 63-0 (1973) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the provision of educational opportunities in junior colleges for persons whose access to traditional educational institutions is limited by reasons of prior educational experience, cultural background and economic resources. House: Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1068 63-0 (1973) Author: Kubiak, Dan
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the purposes of public community colleges. House: Education
Senate: Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1074 63-0 (1973) Author: Green, Forrest Relating to petitions and elections to establish independent school district junior college districts. House: Education Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 1078 63-0 (1973) Author: Slack, Richard C. Appropriating state funds to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to Odessa Junior College to establish occupational extension centers; providing for the use of federal funds for the centers. House: Appropriations Referred to Committee on Appropriations
HB 1103 63-0 (1973) Author: Denton, Lane Relating to programs of teacher training for the teaching of disadvantaged students in the public junior colleges. House: Education Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1206 63-0 (1973) Author: Williams, Lindon Making a supplemental appropriation to San Jacinto College, North Campus, for the fiscal year endig August 31, 1974, and declaring an emergency. House: Appropriations Referred to Committee on Appropriations
HB 1299 63-0 (1973) Author: Hernandez, Joe Relating to election of trustees of certain union junior college districts from single-member subdistricts. House: Education Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1300 63-0 (1973) Author: Hernandez, Joe Requiring that the members of the Board of Trustees, the governing body of San Antonio Union Junior College District, be elected from single-member districts; and declaring an emergency. House: Education
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HB 1623 63-0 (1973) Author: Denton, Lane Providing for nonvoting student representatives on the boards of trustees of junior college districts; amending Subchapter E, Chapter 130, Texas Education Code, by adding Section 130.088; and declaring an emergency. House: Education Referred to Committee on Education
SB 74 63-0 (1973) Author: Jones, Grant Relating to petitions requesting an election for the creation of junior college districts. Senate: Education Laid on table
SB 83 63-0 (1973) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to the authority of the State Board of Control to serve as a purchasing agent for state-supported junior and community colleges. House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 93 63-0 (1973) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to the establishment of the Texas Public School Property Protection Plan and providing for its administration; appropriating funds for the establishment of the plan, providing for severability. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
SB 218 63-0 (1973) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Amending the Texas Education Code to permit the boards of trustees of each junior college district to change the name of such district by substituting the word "community" in lieu of the word "junior"; providing that such resolution shall become effective upon being filed with the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System; providing for severability. House: Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 356 63-0 (1973) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the provision of educational opportunities in junior colleges for certain disadvantaged persons; providing criteria for programs; providing for funding. House: Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 357 63-0 (1973) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Denton, Lane
Relating to programs of teacher training for the teaching of certain disadvantaged students in the public junior colleges and providing for appropriations by the legislature for implementation thereof. House: Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 358 63-0 (1973) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the purposes of public community colleges. House: Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 488 63-0 (1973) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Making a supplemental appropriation to Dallas County Junior College district for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1974. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 505 63-0 (1973) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Calhoun, Frank
Relating to petitions requesting an election for the creation of junior college districts in certain counties; providing that such petitions specify the type of courses to be offered. House: Education
Senate: Education
Rules failed to suspend
SB 833 63-0 (1973) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the election of Community College District Trustees in Dallas County; amending Chapter 130 of the Texas Education Code by adding a new section 130.087; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
SB 934 63-0 (1973) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the allocation of funds to public junior and community colleges to cover the loss of tuition and laboratory fees resulting from tuition and fee exemptions required by law. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 228 62-0 (1971) Author: Solomon, Neal Relating to the tuition fee to be paid by residents of states adjacent to Texas for admission to public junior colleges located in counties on the state border.
HB 500 62-0 (1971) Author: Bass, Bill Relating to authorizing governing boards of public junior colleges originally created as county junior college districts which contain territory in three (3) or more counties to divide such junior college districts into nine (9) separate election districts and provide for election of one trustee from each district by qualified voters of that district.
HB 743 62-0 (1971) Author: Ligarde, Honore
Sponsor: Connally, Wayne
Relating to an act defining the term "Eligible Junior College District"; authorizing the annexation of territory by an eligible junior college district under certain circumstances.
HB 819 62-0 (1971) Author: Hubenak, Joe A. | et. al. Relating to creating the Texas Public School Property Protection Plan.
HB 980 62-0 (1971) Author: McAlister, R.B. Relating to the organization, development, coordination and accountability of a post-secondary non-baccalaureate system of state-supported institutions.
HB 1316 62-0 (1971) Author: Bass, Bill
Sponsor: Wilson, Charles
Relating to defining the term "Eligible Junior College District."
HB 1351 62-0 (1971) Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Sponsor: Word, J.P.
Relating to providing for operation of a branch, center, or extension as authorized by the Board of Trustees of a Public Junior College District.
HB 1483 62-0 (1971) Author: Salter, Robert Relating to amending the Texas Education Code permitting the boards of trustees of public junior colleges to exempt residents of the college district from payment of tuition.
HB 1610 62-0 (1971) Author: Solomon, Neal
Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to validating all school districts, including all types of junior and regional college districts, together with the boundaries and names thereof.
HB 1804 62-0 (1971) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to disannexing the territory of certain independent school districts from certain junior college districts and establishing new junior college districts.
HCR 80 62-0 (1971) Author: Neugent, Dean Requesting the Coordinating Board to do a feasibility study encouraging junior colleges to enlist the aid of hospitals to train more nurses.
HCR 122 62-0 (1971) Author: Salter, Robert Creating an interim committee to study junior colleges and technical institutes.
HR 76 62-0 (1971) Author: Nugent, James E. Regarding a questionnaire to be sent to Texas Junior Colleges and Technical/Vocational Institutions.
SB 141 62-0 (1971) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to the transfer of unencumbered balances in line-item appropriations, including contingency appropriations, of state aid to public junior colleges, to certain junior colleges.
SB 152 62-0 (1971) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to making a supplemental appropriation to the Dallas County Junior College District for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1972.
SB 317 62-0 (1971) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Sponsor: Shannon, Tommy
Relating to providing for junior college districts the same status provided for school districts under provisions of the Texas Tort Claims Act.
SB 330 62-0 (1971) Author: Bridges, Ronald W. Relating to vacancies on boards of county school trustees and governing boards of school districts, regional college districts, and junior college districts.
SB 333 62-0 (1971) Author: Wilson, Charles
Sponsor: Bass, Bill
Relating to authorizing govering boards of public junior colleges originally created as county junior college districts which contain territory in three (3) or more counties to divide such junior college districts into nine (9) separate election districts and provide for election of one trustee from each district by qualified voters of that district.
SB 441 62-0 (1971) Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc" Relating to restrictions on the establishment of certain junior colleges.
SB 452 62-0 (1971)
SB 467 62-0 (1971) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to creating the Texas Public School Property Protection Plan.
SB 596 62-0 (1971) Author: Wilson, Charles Relating to authorizing of territory by eligible junior college districts.
SB 683 62-0 (1971) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to permitting the redesignation of all public junior colleges in Texas as community colleges, and all junior college districts as community college districts.
SB 724 62-0 (1971) Author: Watson, Murray Relating to amending the Texas Education Code, permitting boards of trustees of public junior colleges to exempt residents of the college districts from payment of tuition.
SB 866 62-0 (1971) Author: Bernal, Joe J. Relating to providing educational opportunites in junior colleges for persons whose access to traditional educational institutions is limited by reasons of prior educational experience, cultural background and economic resources
SB 962 62-0 (1971) Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Relating to disannexing the territory of certain independent school districts from certain junior college districts and establishing new junior college districts.
SB 968 62-0 (1971) Author: Wilson, Charles Relating to repealing Statutes relative to separate election districts by residents of certain junior college districts for purpose of election of trustees of district.
SB 1036 62-0 (1971) Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the minimum tuition fee charged students at Texas junior colleges.
SCR 66 62-0 (1971) Author: Wilson, Charles Requesting return of S.B. 333 from the Governor for certain technical corrections.
SCR 68 62-0 (1971) Author: Wilson, Charles
Sponsor: Bass, Bill
Authorizing Senate Enrolling Clerk to make certain corrections in S.B. No.333.
HB 33 62-4 (1972) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to disannexing territory of certain independent school districts from certain junior college districts and establishing new junior college districts.
HB 78 62-4 (1972) Author: Adams, Don | et. al. Relating to appropriating state funds to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center.
HB 85 62-4 (1972) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to appropriating funds for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center in Kerr County.
HB 86 62-4 (1972) Author: McAlister, R.B. | et. al. Relating to appropriating funds for the allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center in Lubbock County.
HB 88 62-4 (1972) Author: Nabers, Lynn | et. al. Relating to appropriating state funds to the co-ordinating Board of Texas Colleges and Universities for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center.
HB 91 62-4 (1972) Author: Rosson, Renal B. Relating to appropriating state funds to the co-ordinating Board of Texas Colleges and Universities for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center.
SB 19 62-4 (1972) Relating to disannexing the territory of certain independent school districts from certain junior college districts and establishing new junior college districts.
HB 4 61-0 (1969) Author: Williamson, Billy H. | et. al. Relating to the apportionment and number of trustees of certain junior college districts.
HB 490 61-0 (1969) Author: Pendleton, Randall George "Randy" Relating to providing for an additional class of counties which may establish junior college districts.
HB 570 61-0 (1969) Author: Bass, III, Thomas Hutcheson "Tom" | et. al. Relating to providing faculty development leaves to faculty members of public junior colleges; providing for severability.
HB 901 61-0 (1969) Author: Davis, Cletus A. "Cowboy" Relating to establishment of junior college districts by school districts or combinations of districts; providing for the powers of the governing board; providing for financing.
HB 1018 61-0 (1969) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to providing for the establishment of a Junior College District in Hardeman County and authorizing the Board of Trustees to collect taxes and issue bonds for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a Public Junior College.
HB 1059 61-0 (1969) Author: Pickens, Franklin Ace | et. al. Relating to authorizing additional regents for certain public and junior college districts which have been or may be enlarged by the addition of one or more school districts from adjacent counties, fixing terms of regents, providing for election and appointment of regents, authorizing appointment to fill vacancies.
HB 1201 61-0 (1969) Author: Ratcliff, Joseph Neil "Joe" Relating to making a supplemental appropriation to the Dallas County Junior College District for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1969.
HB 1410 61-0 (1969) Author: Davis, Cletus A. "Cowboy" Relating to establishment of junior college districts by school districts or combinations of districts in certain counties; providing for the powers of the governing board; providing for financing.
SB 52 61-0 (1969) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" Relating to terms of office and election by position of members of the board of trustees of certain county junior college districts.
SB 62 61-0 (1969) Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne Relating to vacancies on boards of county school trustees and governing boards of school districts, regional college districts, and junior college districts.
SB 67 61-0 (1969) Author: Strong, Jack B. Relating to the apportionment and number of trustees of certain junior college districts.
SB 172 61-0 (1969) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to validating all school districts, including all types of junior and regional college districts, together with the boundaries and names thereof.
SB 280 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al. Relating to providing faculty development leaves to faculty members of public junior colleges.
SB 299 61-0 (1969) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray Relating to validating all school districts, including all types of junior and regional college districts, together with the boundaries and names thereof, etc.
SB 300 61-0 (1969) Author: Strong, Jack B. Relating to the apportionment and number of trustees of certain junior college districts.
SB 303 61-0 (1969) Author: Hightower, Jack Relating to providing that governing boards of public junior colleges to be governed by this Act; relating to control of funds (including trust funds) by governing boards of State Institutions of Higher Learning.
SB 407 61-0 (1969) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to making a supplemental appropriation to the Dallas County Junior College District for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1969.
SB 449 61-0 (1969) Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Relating to authorizing additional regents for public and junior college districts which have been or may be enlarged by the addition of one or more school districts from adjacent counties, fixing terms of regents.
SB 491 61-0 (1969) Author: Hightower, Jack Relating to providing for new criteria for the creation of Union Junior College Districts and County or Joint County Junior College Districts.


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