HB 116 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 131 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 334 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to contracts to provide appropriate residential housing to students in extended foster care who enroll at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 859 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1032 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Education--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1044 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the issuance of a transcript by a postsecondary educational institution to a student who is in default on certain student loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to preventative health care and public health, including prohibited immunization and face-covering requirements, private business or school closures, and the ordering and administration of immunizations by a pharmacist.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
| COVID-19 | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1117 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC NOTICE | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1474 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to protections for pregnant and parenting students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1501 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1574 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline | et. al.
Relating to early registration for parenting students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1604 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 1976 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 2179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the addition of a service readiness component to the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2637 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to a study on certain declines in minority participation at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2904 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to required notice to high school students and parents or guardians regarding a student's receipt of certain awards, recognitions, and scholarship opportunities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3028 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to inquiries into and the consideration of an applicant's criminal and disciplinary history in making admissions decisions at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 3631 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding mental health services to entering students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3674 88-0 (2023)
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3676 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3682 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against affirmative action in governmental employment and in higher education admissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--General | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3993 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of students with a nontraditional secondary education to certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 4019 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton
Relating to inquiries into the criminal and disciplinary history of an applicant for undergraduate admission to a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Family--Family Violence | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STALKING
HB 4021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4092 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the methods to achieve a college, career, or military outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Military & Veterans
HB 4109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the offering of certain high school courses for which students may earn college credit.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4523 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance
HB 4578 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 4736 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the enrollment, including admission and resident status, of certain persons by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 5001 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from requiring diversity training as a condition for enrollment or registration.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General
HB 5111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to requirements for the early college education program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 5127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to public higher education reform; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | OATHS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 5140 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor in governmental employment or contracting, in other governmental functions, and in higher education admissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Governor | Labor--General | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 68 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 200 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 371 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC NOTICE | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 412 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to protections for pregnant and parenting students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 413 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to protections for pregnant and parenting students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 438 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 453 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 459 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Caroline | et. al.
Relating to early registration for parenting students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 518 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the consideration of standardized test scores as a factor in nonautomatic admissions decisions at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 557 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the issuance of a transcript by a postsecondary educational institution to a student who is in default on certain student loans.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 646 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to formula funding for certain nonresident students enrolled at Lamar State College--Orange.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE
SB 689 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of a public safety dual credit grant program by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Law Enforcement
SB 1024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to preventative health care and public health, including prohibited immunization and face-covering requirements and private business or school closures.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAID | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1026 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1504 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the automatic admission of students with a nontraditional secondary education to certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
SB 1884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to identification of and sanctions against certain foreign actors.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Ethics | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--General | Safety | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from requiring diversity training as a condition for enrollment or registration.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General
SB 2538 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 54 88-2 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to a prohibition against affirmative action in governmental employment and in higher education admissions.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 139 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the offering of certain high school courses for which students may earn college credit.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 150 88-3 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to a prohibition against affirmative action in governmental employment and in higher education admissions.
Filed
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 164 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the enrollment, including resident status and tuition rates, of certain persons, including persons not authorized to be present in the United States, in public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 64 88-3 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 25 88-4 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 516 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 814 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for certain lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution who maintain a high grade point average.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 855 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a joint study and report by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the transition of public school students with disabilities to higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the participation of the medical school at the University of Houston and the college of osteopathic medicine at Sam Houston State University in the Joint Admission Medical Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
HB 1481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to contracts to provide appropriate residential housing to students in extended foster care who enroll at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 1486 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 2031 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2458 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the agreement requirements for receiving a scholarship under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to a study on the equity gap in the accessibility of dual credit courses to public high school students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2815 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3204 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the methods to achieve a college, career, or military outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Military & Veterans
HB 3332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a study on the gap in student grade point averages resulting from the accessibility of dual credit courses to public high school students.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3434 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the time frame for passing certain licensing examinations for applicants seeking a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3864 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4387 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Transfer Grant Pilot Program.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 102 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 165 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Fierro, Art
Relating to an exception to dropped course limitations at public institutions of higher education for courses dropped during a disaster that results in a bar or limit on in-person course attendance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the participation of the medical school at the University of Houston and the college of osteopathic medicine at Sam Houston State University in the Joint Admission Medical Program.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
SB 937 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to an excused absence from a public institution of higher education for a student called to required military service.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
SB 1091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the automatic admission of students to general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 1221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to inquiries into the criminal and disciplinary history of an applicant for undergraduate admission to a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit at public institutions of higher education for certain scores on examinations administered through the College-Level Examination Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 1389 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to remote learning programs provided by school districts and the calculation of average daily attendance in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTERNET
SB 1414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the time frame for passing certain licensing examinations for applicants seeking a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1531 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1617 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the automatic admission of certain students to general academic teaching institutions in The University of Texas System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1703 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to continuing education for public school counselors and the provision of postsecondary counseling by certain counselors at public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting consideration of certain factors in student admissions to public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | GIFTS & DONATIONS | NEPOTISM
SB 2111 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 86 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 39 87-3 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 164 87-3 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 51 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination and to exemptions from certain vaccine requirements.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | Political Subdivisions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 277 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain comparative gainful employment data.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to completion and submission of a financial aid application for costs of higher education as a condition of high school graduation for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions and eligibility for certain scholarships of a student who is the valedictorian of the student's high school graduating class.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 694 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | State Employees
HB 879 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions of students who complete the early college education program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1180 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the agreement requirements for receiving a scholarship under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to services provided for students at public institutions of higher education who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
HB 1759 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the core curriculum at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1891 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who achieve a certain score on a high school equivalency examination.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1950 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 1954 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution who maintain a high grade point average.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2072 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 2073 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 3028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to requirements for student identification cards issued by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 3055 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to tuition and fees charged by The Texas A&M University System for certain national laboratory or national laboratory operator employees and dependents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to document and maintain information regarding the granting of certain undergraduate course credit to entering freshman students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3650 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
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
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
HB 4010 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4208 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 4324 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the submission and use of electronic student records in the electronic student records system.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the participation of the medical school at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in the Joint Admission Medical Program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | JOINT ADMISSION MEDICAL PROGRAM COUNCIL | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
SB 249 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions and eligibility for certain scholarships of a student who is the valedictorian of the student's high school graduating class.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to completion and submission of a financial aid application for costs of higher education as a condition of high school graduation for public school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
SB 508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and the establishment of a grant program to reimburse private employers for paid internships provided to certain public school students in career and technology education programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 576 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 863 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | State Employees
SB 1323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring certain students awarded dual credit by a public institution of higher education to complete and submit a financial aid application for higher education costs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1324 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to services provided for students at public institutions of higher education who were formerly in foster care.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
SB 1441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board comparing postsecondary educational outcomes for certain traditional and nontraditional students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
SB 1477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to eliminating the requirement that certain top high school graduates be granted automatic admission to certain universities and eliminating the scholarship program for those graduates to attend certain institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 1517 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the designation of a public high school by the Texas Education Agency as an early college high school.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems
SB 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1877 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain student information.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2058 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 2317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the liability for unpaid tuition and fees at a public institution of higher education due to a misclassification of certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements for the administration of the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) at The University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to non-medical exemptions from immunization requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 319 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 355 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 378 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain comparative gainful employment data.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 385 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 393 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 417 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Success Initiative.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 585 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the qualification for and performance at institutions of higher education of certain students who completed certain mathematics courses during high school.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 654 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for returning adult students at public institutions of higher education and to the tuition rate that may be charged to those students for certain excessive undergraduate hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 712 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 846 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 928 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to assisting certain children who are in foster care in the process of applying to institutions of higher education.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ADOPTION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE
HB 1117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 1638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1650 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to successful completion of a United States history dual credit course as an alternative to compliance with the United States history end-of-course assessment requirement.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1835 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to fees charged to certain military personnel for taking an assessment instrument under the Texas Success Initiative.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Military & Veterans
HB 2202 85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | State Employees
HB 2223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to developmental coursework offered by public institutions of higher education under the Texas Success Initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2419 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott
Relating to an exemption for current and former members of the armed services from the requirement that an incoming student at a public or private or independent institution of higher education show proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IMMUNIZATIONS | Military & Veterans
HB 2442 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the minutes of operation required for public school districts, charter schools, and other education programs and to calculating the average daily attendance for certain education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 2498 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for lower-division students enrolled in a general academic teaching institution who maintain a high grade point average.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2614 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to school district discretion to administer college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2673 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3059 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions of students who complete the early college education program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3585 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to common admission application forms for institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3730 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and to a study and report on certain courses offered for college credit to public school students.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3904 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions and eligibility for certain scholarships of a student who is the valedictorian of the student's high school graduating class.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 34 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to outcomes-based funding for general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 284 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | State Employees
SB 338 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--Sales
SB 825 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to school district discretion to administer college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 909 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1041 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1219 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board conduct an annual comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the top 10 percent automatic admissions law.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 1271 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and to a study and report on certain courses offered for college credit to public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1277 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain employment data relating to fields of study.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1355 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the calculation of absences for truancy purposes and to attendance at truancy court adjudication hearings by certain parents.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Minors--Juvenile Justice | TRUANCY
SB 1419 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to eliminating the automatic admission of students to certain public institutions of higher education and scholarships for certain students who qualify for automatic admission.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1531 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans
SB 1558 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions for valedictorians of certain high school graduating classes.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1782 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for returning adult students at public institutions of higher education and to the tuition rate that may be charged to those students for certain excessive undergraduate hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1794 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the elimination of a specific requirement that certain school districts develop and implement a plan to increase enrollment of the district's students at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
SB 1810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a limitation on the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system and the effect of such a limitation on the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1813 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the adoption of common admission application forms for institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1888 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of students to general academic teaching institutions and on the admission of nonresident students to The University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 1899 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to common admission application forms for institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 1903 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2086 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students and course credit within the public higher education system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 2119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of students to general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 2172 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to determination of resident status.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 11 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 61 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 209 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 301 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by examination or assessment at public institutions of higher education; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 462 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to successful completion of dual credit courses as an alternative to compliance with end-of-course assessment requirements.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 586 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 733 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans
HB 754 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 757 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 791 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 951 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the qualification for and performance at institutions of higher education of certain students who completed certain mathematics courses during high school.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1054 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to developmental education programs under the Texas Success Initiative for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to certain data reported to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 1411 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1414 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to a prohibition of restrictions on the grade levels at which a public high school student may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1477 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1502 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1611 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who successfully complete certain college preparatory courses.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1612 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information to students and school districts regarding student performance on Texas Success Initiative assessment instruments.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1672 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to request student disciplinary records for certain applicants for admission to the institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1811 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a study of the participation of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in public higher education.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1951 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain active members of the armed forces of the United States and the dependent children of those members.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1959 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a requirement that public school counselors provide parents with information regarding assessment instruments used in the admissions processes of colleges and universities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 1992 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by advanced placement examination at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2006 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to exemptions from immunization requirements for public school students and students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2195 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the administration of college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 2281 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a feasibility study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the establishment of a law school campus extension in El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO, CITY OF | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
HB 2472 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 2740 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the automatic admission of students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 2790 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to measures to ensure certain adopted students are informed regarding their eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Child Services
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2976 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the transportation allotments provided under the Foundation School Program to school districts that permit students to select a campus of attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2996 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3278 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to measures to support public school student academic achievement and career preparation, including measures to improve and support dual-credit courses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3367 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3384 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of certain transfer students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3483 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 3498 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the development of transfer associate degree programs to facilitate the transfer of students from public junior colleges to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3587 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 3748 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, MarshaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the coordination of educational support services for and information regarding students who are currently or were formerly placed in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Child Services
HB 3844 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the administration of the scholarship program for certain students graduating in the top 10 percent of the students' high school graduating class.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes demonstration program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HB 4046 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the confidentiality of student records.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4173 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for admission to a new graduate and professional program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
SB 3 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
SB 13 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Relating to measures to support public school student academic achievement and high school, college, and career preparation, including measures to improve and support dual credit courses, the development of public outreach materials, and the development of postsecondary education and career counseling academies.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 22 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to outcomes-based funding for general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 37 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect and study data on the participation of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Human Services Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 230 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 294 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the coordination of educational support services for and information regarding students who are currently or were formerly placed in foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Child Services
SB 452 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to administering the Texas Success Initiative assessment instrument to certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 805 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | MILITARY VETERANS' FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 806 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 877 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
SB 1126 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a prohibition of restrictions on the grade levels at which a public high school student may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1159 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1190 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by advanced placement examination at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1470 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1543 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the admission of undergraduate students with nontraditional secondary education to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to a requirement that certain entering students at a general academic teaching institution receive information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
SB 1656 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of the scholarship program for certain students graduating in the top 10 percent of the students' high school graduating class.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1769 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the period of days in which a student is enrolled in a school in the United States for purposes of determining a number of years for which the student may receive an alternative or exemption from student assessment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 1770 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1776 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who successfully complete certain college preparatory courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1856 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to confidentiality of student records.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
SB 2031 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for admission to a new graduate and professional program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 5 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 22 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the establishment of a public service requirement for undergraduate students, known as Service to Texas, at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | VOLUNTEERS
HB 30 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 82 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 539 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to repealing certain limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 565 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 639 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the eligibility requirements for admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 726 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public lower-division institutions of higher education to certain undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 874 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the eligibility requirements for admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 895 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty
HB 1052 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission to a public institution of higher education of a child of a person who was killed or sustained a fatal injury in the line of duty in the United States armed forces.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Military & Veterans
HB 1409 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by examination or assessment at public institutions of higher education; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 1423 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1611 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to the date by which certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education must receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 1843 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 2099 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to improving access to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2236 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 2550 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the consolidation of the Higher Education Enrollment Assistance Program and the Higher Education Assistance Plan and the transfer of certain enrollment assistance duties to institutions of higher education and to measures to enhance medical education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2551 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the repeal of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2555 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to a study and report regarding tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 2711 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students and of certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 2821 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to a postsecondary education paths pilot program in certain independent school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3492 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to eliminating the automatic admission of students to certain public institutions of higher education and scholarships for certain students who qualify for automatic admission.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 3518 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to long-term statewide planning to achieve the goals of the state's master plan for higher education, "Closing the Gaps."
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3519 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to providing information to entering undergraduate students at general academic teaching institutions to promote timely graduation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3545 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
HR 3012 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 5.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 10 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SB 62 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 146 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty
SB 436 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to administration of collegiate learning assessments to students at general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 445 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to an informed student document for prospective students of certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 498 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination
SB 788 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a workforce high school diploma program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1054 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students and of certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 1464 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a postsecondary education paths pilot program in certain independent school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 1530 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the admission of undergraduate students to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 1531 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to providing information to entering undergraduate students at certain general academic teaching institutions to promote timely graduation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1618 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Business & Commerce--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students within the public higher education system and the timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1737 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SR 1081 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 5.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 452 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to temporary housing between academic terms for certain postsecondary students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Human Services--Child Services
HB 464 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 743 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to notify the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) regarding the withdrawal or nonattendance of certain foreign students.
House: Higher Education
Returned to committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 808 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the identification of courses included in the common course numbering system to be offered by and the transferability of those courses among public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 845 82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the computation of public high school grade point averages.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 946 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of courses included in the common course numbering system to be offered by and the transferability of those courses among public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 992 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1193 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility requirements for automatic admission of undergraduate students to four-year public institutions of higher education and to certain scholarship and reporting and notice requirements relating to automatic admission.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1212 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the collection and use of certain applicant information by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Human Relations | Religion
HB 1244 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to developmental education and the assessment of student readiness under the Texas Success Initiative and to students enrolled in developmental education at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination
HB 1268 82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the computation of public high school grade point averages.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1460 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to measures to increase cost efficiency at public institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including the elimination of certain reporting and other requirements imposed on institutions or the coordinating board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1484 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to prohibiting state funding to public junior colleges for physical education courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 1520 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the determination of student priority in awarding TEXAS grants.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1557 82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of first-time students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IMMUNIZATIONS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1816 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of first-time students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 2011 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the admission of persons who are not legal residents of the United States to public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 2625 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to developing a developmental education plan for students entering public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2909 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to increasing awareness in this state of the importance of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | P-16 COUNCIL
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
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
HB 3025 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to measures to facilitate the timely completion of degrees by students of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3468 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the assessment of public school students for college readiness and developmental education courses to prepare students for college-level coursework.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3469 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the periodic review and revision of college and career readiness standards in public education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3515 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 3711 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to requirements for the coordinated admission program at The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 162 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to developing a developmental education plan for students entering public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 176 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to student eligibility for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 419 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to prohibiting state funding to public junior colleges for physical education courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 568 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty
SB 679 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to minimum educational qualifications for open-enrollment charter school teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
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
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 1009 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to notify the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) regarding the withdrawal or nonattendance of certain foreign students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 1092 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to creating a pilot project to reduce the need for developmental education required for certain students entering higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1107 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IMMUNIZATIONS
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
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
SB 1396 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to measures to increase cost efficiency at public institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including the elimination of certain reporting and other requirements imposed on institutions or the coordinating board.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1499 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to advancement of college readiness in the public school curriculum through evaluations and recommendations of vertical teams composed of faculty members of institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1619 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to participation of public high school students in college credit programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1705 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to temporary housing between academic terms for certain postsecondary students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Human Services--Child Services
SB 1726 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the development of measurable learning outcomes for undergraduate courses at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1729 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
SB 1736 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the College Credit for Heroes program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HB 50 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to information required to establish resident status in connection with tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 52 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 100 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to curriculum requirements in political science and American history at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General
HB 101 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
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
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 156 81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to eliminating automatic admission to certain public institutions of higher education based on high school grade point average.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 203 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 255 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting admission by public institutions of higher education of applicants who are not lawfully authorized to be present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 266 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to regulating the provision of benefits and services to, and the verification of the employment status of, immigrants and to enforcing laws relating to immigrants; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 269 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to course credit for certain students at a public institution of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | KINESIOTHERAPY & KINESIOTHERAPISTS | Military & Veterans
HB 418 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 577 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to notify the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) regarding the withdrawal or nonattendance of certain foreign students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 708 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, PatrickSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to higher education transfer practices, articulation agreements, policies for dropping courses, and special-purpose centers and to the formula funding for certain credit hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 993 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to enrollment requirements for the operation of Texas A&M University--San Antonio as a general academic teaching institution and the issuance of bonds for that institution.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
HB 1242 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to credit toward future coursework for tuition paid to a public institution of higher education for courses dropped by a student who is pregnant or gives birth to a child.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1262 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to increasing the number of undergraduate transfer students at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1676 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1875 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to requiring a health benefit plan for enrollment at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Health & Accident
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
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2422 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 2424 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to exempting Lamar State College--Orange and Lamar State College--Port Arthur from certain requirements relating to student admissions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR
HB 3276 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a study of priorities for awards of TEXAS grants.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 3294 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to assessing the effectiveness of certain developmental education courses for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3296 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to alternative developmental education courses under the Texas Success Initiative for institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3570 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the provision of career and technology education as an optional supplement to the general academic program provided by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 3791 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to developing a developmental education plan for students entering public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3795 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the public awareness campaign promoting higher education and to additional financial aid for higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3885 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study of the effectiveness of the success initiative assessment and developmental coursework requirements and the implementation of a pilot program regarding student readiness for college-level work.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 4051 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to an exemption from the curriculum requirements for automatic admission to public institutions of higher education for certain students affected by a natural disaster.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 4482 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to a requirement of lawful presence in the United States for receipt of state educational benefits and to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 4575 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to an exemption from accreditation for certain private postsecondary educational institutions offering professional law degrees in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SB 46 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who volunteer for outreach programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aging | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 155 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reports regarding the consideration of certain factors by public and private institutions of higher education in admissions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 175 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to certain general academic teaching institutions and to scholarship and other programs to facilitate enrollment at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 191 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for undergraduate students eligible for automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 324 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the tuition rebate program for certain undergraduate students at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 607 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to enrollment requirements for the operation of Texas A&M University--San Antonio as a general academic teaching institution and the issuance of bonds for that institution.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 668 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment of a student mentorship pilot program at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 819 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of certain first-time students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 850 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to information required to establish resident status in connection with tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 1250 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of certain programs to assist certain foster children in obtaining postsecondary education and training.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
SB 1343 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1394 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to notification of an applicant for admission to a general academic teaching institution regarding the availability of degree programs in the applicant's preferred major field of study offered by other institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1549 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the calculation by a school district of a high school student's grade point average.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1559 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the public awareness campaign promoting higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1561 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to developing a developmental education plan for students entering public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1567 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to creating a pilot project to reduce the need for developmental education required for certain students entering higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1728 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for the Joint Admissions Medical Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
SB 1764 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Cohen, Ellen
Relating to the dissemination of information regarding the cost of attending public and private institutions of higher education and regarding the availability of financial aid to assist in paying that cost.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 1801 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to orientation programs for new students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
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
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 2210 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
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
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 2258 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to intensive summer programs for public school students and to college readiness programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 39 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 78 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 86 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to tuition rebates provided by general academic teaching institutions to students who participate in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 104 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to information required to establish resident status in connection with tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 116 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to limitations on the number of courses that students may drop under certain circumstances at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 141 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 159 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 212 80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to eliminating automatic admission to certain public institutions of higher education based on high school grade point average.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 317 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a study regarding the issuance of revenue bonds for certain campuses and centers of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 396 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 400 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 415 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 500 80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 589 80-0 (2007)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the student enrollment required for certain institutions of higher education to operate as general academic teaching institutions and to receive certain revenue.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
HB 695 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the effect of changes in high school enrollment on the eligibility of a graduating high school student for automatic admission to a general academic teaching institution.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts
HB 794 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to exempting certain general academic teaching institutions from the requirement that certain high school graduates be granted automatic admission.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Athletics | Human Relations
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1186 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1916 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to requiring all public institutions of higher education to use the common course numbering system.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination
HB 2031 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the student enrollment required for the issuance of certain revenue bonds for facilities at the University of North Texas Dallas Campus.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2369 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to a study of developmental education provided by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination
HB 2372 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the computation of a student's high school grade point average.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2650 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the creation and administration of the teacher, engineer, or professional nurse undergraduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2778 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to increasing the number of transfer students at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 3120 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to automatic admission to institutions of higher education for children of certain public servants killed in the line of duty.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3321 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to requiring a health benefit plan for enrollment at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Insurance--Health & Accident
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems
HB 3826 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to high school curriculum requirements for admission to public institutions of higher education and to the admission to public institutions of higher education of the children of certain public servants killed in the line of duty.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3829 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to information required to establish resident status in connection with tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 3851 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the admission of high school graduates and undergraduate transfer students to certain institutions of higher education, the computation of a student's high school grade point average for purposes of determining eligibility for admission, and policies to promote the admission of undergraduate transfer students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 101 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 128 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 211 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the student enrollment required for certain university system centers to operate as general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
SB 372 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to notice regarding the availability of programs under which a student may earn college credit in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 557 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reports regarding the consideration of certain factors by public and private institutions of higher education in admissions.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Human Relations
SB 1145 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the computation of a student's high school grade point average.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1569 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1570 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the eligibility of an undergraduate student for automatic admission to public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 1571 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to requiring a minimum SAT or ACT score as a prerequisite to the automatic admission of an undergraduate student to certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING
SB 1902 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of certain first-time students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 2006 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to admissions to public law schools in this state.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 19 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to tuition and fee rebates for timely completion of degree programs offered by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | STUDENT LOANS
HB 37 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 130 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to undergraduate course credit granted by certain public institutions of higher education for completion of the international baccalaureate diploma program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 397 79-0 (2005)
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 609 79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 656 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 750 79-0 (2005)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to admission to certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 903 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 992 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to nursing degree requirements for a licensed paramedic.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1046 79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 1113 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1170 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the award of higher education course credit for the completion of certain military training and to readmission to a public institution of higher education of students who withdraw to perform active military service.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans
HB 1172 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to policies and measures to promote timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 1443 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to exempting certain general academic teaching institutions from the requirement that certain high school graduates be granted automatic admission.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Human Relations | INTERNET
HB 1482 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to reports regarding the use of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin by public institutions of higher education in admissions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Relations
HB 1630 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to an excused absence from a public institution of higher education for a person called to active military service.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 2288 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the award of graduate, postgraduate, or professional degree program course credit by public institutions of higher education to certain school district employees.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | GRADUATE STUDENTS
HB 2330 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education and to certain other practices and procedures concerning the admission process.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2332 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the tuition rebate program for certain undergraduates at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2372 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to a college entrance examination preparation pilot program.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2631 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the removal of certain restrictions imposed on the programs, enrollment, and admission policies of The University of Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 3074 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the number of semester credit hours required for completion of a baccalaureate degree program at a general academic teaching institution.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3218 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to reports regarding participation in higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 3223 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to admission to the Joint Admission Medical Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | JOINT ADMISSION MEDICAL PROGRAM COUNCIL
HCR 246 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 1172.
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 30 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to a pilot project to award incentives to students contracting to graduate in a timely manner from public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 31 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 33 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to graduate stipends awarded as part of the Texas B-On-time loan program.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 34 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the governing board of a state university or state university system and to the tuition rebate program for certain undergraduates at certain state institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | STUDENT LOANS
SB 35 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study regarding credit hour requirements for undergraduate certificate and degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 111 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to undergraduate course credit granted by public institutions of higher education to high school students and to the computation of the grade point average of high school students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 126 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Keffer, Bill
Relating to the discipline, conduct, and transfer of public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BULLYING | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 254 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the removal of certain restrictions imposed on the programs, enrollment, and admission policies of The University of Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
SB 296 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the operation of Texas A&M University--San Antonio, including the student enrollment required for operation as an independent general academic teaching institution and supplemental funding of the university.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 302 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to reports regarding participation in higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Relations
SB 303 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to notice of factors used in admissions and scholarship decisions at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 320 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to admission to certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 333 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education and to certain other practices and procedures concerning the admission process.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 502 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 936 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to practices of school districts that concern the admission process to institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 966 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to programs to recruit, train, and license nurses and other health care professionals in this state.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1227 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to public and private postsecondary educational institutions, including enrollment in those educational institutions, payment of the costs of attending those educational institutions, and financial aid and other measures to assist students to pay those costs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1247 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to admission to the Joint Admission Medical Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | JOINT ADMISSION MEDICAL PROGRAM COUNCIL
SB 1278 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a college entrance examination preparation pilot program.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1300 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an excused absence from a public institution of higher education for a person called to active military service.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
SB 1398 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of a student for a tuition equalization grant.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1446 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to public school admission and enrollment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | Education--School Districts | FOREIGN STUDENTS | HOMELESS | Minors--General
SB 1475 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to prerequisites to an institution of higher education increasing designated tuition.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1546 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the admission of students to general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 1734 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the readmission of a student to an institution of higher education who leaves the institution to enter military service.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Military & Veterans
SB 1809 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to statewide evaluation of tech-prep consortia.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1852 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to consideration of a person's eligibility for a tuition and fee exemption for certain veterans or their family members in determining whether to admit the person into a certificate or degree program of a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans
HB 98 79-1 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to prohibiting discrimination based on a student's secondary school in awarding certain financial aid for higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | STUDENT LOANS
HB 91 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the automatic admission of certain undergraduate transfer students.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 256 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to excused absences for religious holy days for students in institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Religion
HB 365 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for certain lower-division students enrolled at Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 415 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to state funding of courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 484 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to automatic admission to graduate or professional degree programs at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 506 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the tuition charged by institutions of higher education for high school students enrolled in college-level courses.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 531 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to tuition rebate incentives for persons who complete certain degree and certificate programs without excessive credit hours.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 564 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to an exemption for certain military personnel and veterans from the requirements of the Texas Academic Skills Program.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | TEXAS ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (TASP)
HB 612 78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 613 78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to requiring institutions of higher education to use uniform grading methods for each class or section of the same course.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General
HB 682 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to permitting certain military dependents to qualify for automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 757 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the continuation of the higher education assistance pilot program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 760 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to requiring uniform admissions standards for undergraduate student admissions to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General
HB 838 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to student preparedness for higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 944 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the admission to public institutions of higher education of students with nontraditional secondary educations.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Junior College Districts | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1212 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to limitations on the number of foreign students who may be enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 1753 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to academic skills assessment of and developmental education for undergraduate students entering public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1890 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to tuition rebates to certain undergraduate students who graduate from an institution of higher education without excessive semester credit hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2507 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 2740 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the collection of ethnicity information from Asian applicants for admission to a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Human Relations
HB 2755 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | Taxation--School District
HB 2815 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Human Relations
HB 3239 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of procedures and programs for high school students to earn appropriate college course credit, admission, and placement in institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3375 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Academic Skills Program and establishing the Success Initiative.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | TEXAS ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (TASP)
HR 1851 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 86.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 86 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Point of order sustained
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 258 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the tuition charged by institutions of higher education for high school students enrolled in college-level courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 723 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to tuition rebates to certain undergraduate students who graduate from an institution of higher education without excessive semester credit hours.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 766 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a pilot program to monitor the postsecondary educational plans of seniors at certain public high schools.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with amendments
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 814 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to an exemption for certain military personnel and veterans from the requirements of the Texas Academic Skills Program.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | TEXAS ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (TASP)
SB 950 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to reimbursement by school districts for developmental courses or programs taken by certain former district students at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 1008 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to preferential admission to graduate or professional degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1128 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the administration of the Joint Admission Medical Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
HB 4 78-1 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 38 78-1 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic admissions to public institutions of higher education by certain high school graduates.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 47 77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the automatic admission of certain undergraduate transfer students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 112 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to curriculum requirements for admission to general academic teaching institutions and for high school graduation.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 286 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the admission to institutions of higher education of students with nontraditional secondary educations.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 400 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to assisting prospective students in enrolling in institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 571 77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to concurrent enrollment agreements between junior colleges and private high schools.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 843 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the admissions standards applicable to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 954 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to consideration of kinship to a student, former student, or donor in admissions to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Family--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 1029 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the implementation of an on-campus provisional admission program at The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 1212 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to installment payments of tuition and fees by a student enrolled for a summer session at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1387 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the application of the higher education uniform admission policy to graduates of certain special high school programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 1435 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the performance indicators used for purposes of public school accountability.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 1565 77-0 (2001)
Author: Crabb, Joe
Relating to the admission of top high school graduates to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 1641 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GRADUATE STUDENTS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1645 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of certain transferred freshman-level credit courses to satisfy the requirements of the Texas Academic Skills Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | TEXAS ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (TASP) | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1942 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to permitting certain military dependents to qualify for automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 1946 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of certain tests and assessment instruments in admissions to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING
HB 1984 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to enacting the Uniform Student Admission Act to ensure the fair and uniform treatment of all applicants for undergraduate admission to a general academic teaching institution.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | UNIFORM STUDENT ADMISSION ACT
HB 2041 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to permitting certain military dependents to qualify for automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 2109 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to exempting certain higher education students from the TASP test based on the student's high school grade point average in college preparatory courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | TEXAS ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (TASP)
HB 2344 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the number of entering freshmen that may enroll at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 2386 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to automatic admission to graduate or professional degree programs at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GRADUATE STUDENTS
HB 2483 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the treatment of Texas residents in higher education admissions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2547 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for certain lower-division students enrolled at Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2705 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the use of a spell checker during the TASP test by students with learning disabilities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | TEXAS ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (TASP)
HB 2726 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to a study of the effect of air pollution on school absenteeism.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Environment--Air | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3053 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to development of state policies and strategies for postsecondary education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3124 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the consideration of certain tests and assessment instruments in admissions to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING
HB 3253 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the collection of certain student information by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3620 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the replacement of the Texas Academic Skills Program with a developmental education program.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | TEXAS ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (TASP)
SB 573 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to a public awareness campaign to promote the value and availability of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 621 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GRADUATE STUDENTS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 752 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the application of the higher education uniform admission policy to graduates of certain special high school programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 940 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the establishment of the Joint Admission Medical Program to assist certain economically disadvantaged students in preparing for and succeeding in medical school.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | JOINT ADMISSION MEDICAL PROGRAM COUNCIL | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 974 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1141 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eliminating the Texas Academic Skills Program and allowing institutions to select a test to assess students' proficiency and need for remediation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | TEXAS ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (TASP)
SB 1274 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the establishment of the Texas first-generation scholars program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 1817 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to a plan to increase enrollment of public school students in institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
SR 1186 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Directing deans of public law schools in Texas to study ways to enhance the representation of students from low-income backgrounds and report to the Texas Senate Education Committee.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 198 76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the consideration of certain matters in admissions to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | LEGACY ADMISSIONS
HB 546 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the use of standardized test scores in making admissions determinations and in awarding scholarships and financial aid for certain persons at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 547 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the use of standardized test scores in making admissions determinations and in awarding scholarships and financial aid at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1106 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones | Courts--Judges | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Relations
HB 1128 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to programs for admission by performance to graduate degree programs in law, medicine, and other professional fields.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1178 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to enrollment of expelled students in school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 1257 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the indemnification of certain personnel of certain institutions of higher education for admissions activities.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General
HB 1266 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the automatic admission of certain undergraduate transfer students.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1678 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of a uniform strategy to attract a student population that reflects the population of the state at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty
HB 1804 76-0 (1999)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the automatic admission to certain public institutions of higher education of certain graduates of high schools operated by the United States Department of Defense.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective with Fall Semester 2000
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 1902 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the use of standardized assessments as criteria for admission to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING
HB 2011 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of the Texas Academic Skills Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | TEXAS ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (TASP)
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2097 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring an application for admission to a public institution of higher education as a requirement for graduation from high school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 2326 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the school district equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2358 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHARTER SCHOOLS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 2591 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to skills assessment and placement testing of undergraduate students entering public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--General | TEXAS ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (TASP)
HB 2592 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to notification to students of the law that grants automatic college admission to certain students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | SIGNS
HB 2723 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the prohibition against the collection of certain information.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2770 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2913 76-0 (1999)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the admission to institutions of higher education of students with nontraditional secondary educations.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 3073 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the admission of scholarship athletes to institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Athletics | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3192 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the provision of private community-based dropout recovery education programs to provide alternative education programs for students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts
HB 3380 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to preferences for public housing applicants who comply with compulsory school attendance requirements.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Housing | Minors--General
HB 3653 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to compensatory education and accelerated instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 282 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the automatic admission of certain undergraduate transfer students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 510 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to notification to students of the law that grants automatic college admission to certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective with 1999-2000 school year
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | SIGNS
SB 625 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the indemnification of certain personnel of certain institutions of higher education for admissions activities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General
SB 626 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Courts--Judges | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Relations
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
SB 809 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the establishment and use of the educationally or economically disadvantaged student recruitment and retention fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1330 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to limiting the assignment of a student to a particular class under certain circumstances.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1356 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Child Support
SB 1753 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the automatic admission of certain high school graduates to public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 1784 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Moreno, Joe
Relating to school district use of community-based dropout recovery education programs to provide alternative education programs for certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts
SB 1853 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 26 70-0 (1987)
Author: Roberts, Ted
Relating to the admissions requirements at Corpus Christi State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CORPUS CHRISTI STATE UNIVERSITY | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 102 70-0 (1987)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
HB 1385 70-0 (1987)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
HB 2348 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 2533 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to certain requirements that must be met by a male under age 26 years of age to be eligible to enroll at an institution of higher education and to receive financial assistance.
House: Higher Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans
SB 30 70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the admissions requirements at Corpus Christi State University.
Senate: Education
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| CORPUS CHRISTI STATE UNIVERSITY | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 91 70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
SB 182 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and science at institutions of higher education; authorizing appropriations.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
SB 972 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
SB 993 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the testing of and remedial education opportunities for students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably with substitute
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING
HB 431 69-0 (1985)
Author: McKenna, Jan
Relating to exempting a child from compulsory school attendance on the basis of the religious beliefs of the child's parent or guardian.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Religion
HB 819 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the creation of a fund to be used for recruitment of women and members of minority groups into engineering programs of institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Women
HB 1525 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to the reports on student enrollment required to be made by the chief executive officer of each institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 1537 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to students at an institution of higher education who are absent from classes on a religious holy day.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Holidays | Religion
HB 2275 69-0 (1985)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to excused absences for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 2429 69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to postsecondary educational entrance examinations for handicapped persons.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING
HCR 260 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Permitting the conferees on SB738 to add text.
House passage reported
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Religion | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 276 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the creation of a fund to be used for recruitment of women and members of minority groups into engineering programs of institutions of higher education and to the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Education; authorizing appropriations.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Women
SB 624 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to examinations and competency standards required for admission into an approved teacher education program for certification as a teacher and for certification as an administrator.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 738 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the effect of students' absence from an institution of higher education on a religious holy day and to the duties of such institutions with respect to such absences.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Religion
HB 73 69-2 (1986)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
HB 904 68-0 (1983)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to compulsory school attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 2094 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to postsecondary educational entrance examinations for handicapped persons.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
No action taken
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING
HB 454 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, MarySponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to an exemption from immunization requirements for active duty armed forces personnel applying for admission to an institution of higher education or any elementary or secondary school.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | IMMUNIZATIONS | Military & Veterans
HB 529 67-0 (1981)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the admission of nonresident students to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 1912 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to the preparation or use of fraudulent reports at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General
HB 2088 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Neal T.
Relating to requiring payment of a credentials evaluation fee for all foreign students seeking admission to state institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 2383 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to immunization required for admission to public schools and public institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 44 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to admission of foreign students to public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Postponed
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 1063 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to requiring payment of a credentials evaluation fee for all foreign students seeking admission to state institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 666 66-0 (1979)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the expulsion of certain foreign students from public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Coauthor authorized
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 836 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to concurrent enrollment at two or more institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 906 66-0 (1979)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the combined Mandatory Student Services Fees to be charged a student registering at more than one institution within a System of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees
SB 284 66-0 (1979)
Author: Short, E.L.Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the expulsion of certain foreign students from public institutions of higher education and defining a phrase.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 532 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Caraway, Bill
Relating to small classes offered at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 699 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the admission of foreign students to public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 986 66-0 (1979)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to immunization and reports on immunization of persons attending elementary or secondary schools or institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 6 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to admission of students to certain state-supported medical schools and to private medical schools who receive funds from the state or whose students receive frunds from the state for providing medical education to Texas students who contract to engage in a general or family practice of medicine in sparsely populated cities or rural areas after licensing.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
HB 72 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to admission of students to certain State supported medical schools and to private medical schools who receive funds from the State or whose students receive funds from the State requiring all students to contract with the State to practice in rural or underserved urban area for at least two years after graduation and residency.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
HB 73 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to admission of students to certain State supported medical schools and to private medical schools who receive funds from the State or whose students receive funds from the State requiring all students to contract with the State to practice in the State of Texas for at least two years after graduation and residency.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
HB 102 65-0 (1977)
Author: Reyes, Ben T.
Relating to the establishment of programs of recruitment and support services for educationally disadvantaged students in public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
SB 306 65-0 (1977)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the establishment of programs of recruitment and support services for educationally disadvantaged students in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably substituted
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
SB 413 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to admission to public schools of law.
Senate: Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Lawyers
SB 856 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the admission of foreign students to public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 1343 64-0 (1975)
Author: Pentony, Joe
Relating to the admission of students to state-supported medical schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
HB 2136 64-0 (1975)
Author: Head, FredSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the admission of students to certain state-supported medical schools and to private medical schools who receive funds from the state or whose students receive funds from the state for providing medical education to Texas students who contract to engage in a general or family practice of medicine in sparsely populated cities or rural areas after licensing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
SR 418 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Creating an interim committee to study law school admission policies.
Senate: Administration
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HB 471 63-0 (1973)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the authority of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to set enrollment limits at state-supported institutions of higher education.
House: Education
Subcommittee hearing date
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 356 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: 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
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Junior College Districts | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
HB 46 62-0 (1971)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to providing that a spouse of a teacher, professor, or other employee at a state-supported institution of higher education is not entitled, as such, to an exemption from the residency requirement which applies to the payment of tuition and fees.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 794 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bynum, Ben
Relating to the selection of applicants for admission to state-supported institutions of higher education with limited enrollments.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 1221 62-0 (1971)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the power of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to set enrollment limits at state-supported institutions of higher education.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 27 62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Lombardino, Frank
Relating to the immunization of persons attending elementary or secondary schools or institutions of higher education.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 971 62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Lombardino, Frank
Relating to the immunization of persons attending elementary or secondary schools or institutions of higher education, and to the authority of the State Board of Health to modify immunization requirements for admission to school.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 976 62-0 (1971)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to the immunizations of persons attending elementary or secondary or institutions of higher education.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 1063 61-0 (1969)
Author: Carrillo, Sr., Oscar
Relating to authorizing school districts to furnish transportation for certain college or university students.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 846 60-0 (1967)
Author: Rosson, Renal B.
Relating to the scholastic age of children commencing school.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 440 60-0 (1967)
Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the establishment of a Technical University at the Southwest Center for Advanced Studies in Dallas and Collin counties, with powers to award degrees.
| COLLIN COUNTY | DALLAS COUNTY | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 493 59-0 (1965)
Author: Edwards, Elder McKenzie "Mack"
Relating to providing that no persons other than males shall be admitted to or registered by the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas during the fall or spring term for the purpose of regular full-time study; amending certain Statutes.
| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 730 58-0 (1963)
Author: Doke, H. Maurice | et. al.
Relating to providing that no state-supported medical school shall refuse enrollment to any applicant who has a scholastic average of 2.0, or better, from any accredited school, and who meets all other scholastic prerequisites for admission to such schools.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
HB 726 57-0 (1961)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to requiring inoculation for polio of first grade students in the public schools.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 986 57-0 (1961)
Author: Struve, Joseph Daniel | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the filing of oaths with the registrar or president of any State-supported college or university as a prerequisite to registration.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | OATHS
SB 63 56-0 (1959)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis
Relating to providing for an affidavit signed by a doctor registered and licensed under the Medical Practice Act of Texas, in lieu of requiring vaccination or inoculation for admission to public schools and state-supported institutions of higher learning.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 250 55-0 (1957)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis
Relating to providing that no form of vaccination or inoculation shall be made a condition precedent for the admission of a person to any public or private school or college in this state, or for the exercise of any right, the performance of any duty, or the enjoyment of any privilege; providing further that it shall be unlawful for any board, physician or person to compel another by the use of physical force to submit to the operation of vaccinations of any kind.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 304 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by changing and fixing the time for permissible transfer of scholastics on parental applications.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 747 51-0 (1949)
Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful for any person to enter or enroll in any State University or State College without first signing a statement that he is not a member of the Communist, Facist, or Nazi Party; providing a penalty; fixing an operative date for this Act; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | OATHS
HB 837 51-0 (1949)
Author: Hanna, Sam C. | et. al.
Relating to regulating and providing safeguards in the employment and admission of persons in State-supported universities and colleges; to provide for an oath; to provide for the expulsion or dismissal of certain students and employees under certain conditions; providing for appeal.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | OATHS
HB 152 50-0 (1947)
Author: Wiseman, Albert Patrick | et. al.
Relating to providing for a method whereby the governing boards of State institutions of higher learning shall enroll or admit resident and non-resident students in certain order of preference.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 604 49-0 (1945)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to regulating College entrance requirements in all colleges and universities supported in whole or in part by funds of the State of Texas.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
SB 393 47-0 (1941)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers
Relating to regulating College entrance requirements in all colleges and universities supported in whole or in part by funds of the State of Texas.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 374 46-0 (1939)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the holding of college entrance examination, etc.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING
HB 42 40-1 (1927)
Author: Harman, William Murdock | et. al.
Relating to providing for a system of public education in the State of Texas including the establishment, government, operation, maintenance, management and control of an University and an Agricultural and Mechanical College and all matters incident thereto.
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 53 40-1 (1927)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to providing for a system of public education in the State of Texas including the establishment, government, operation, maintenance, management and control of a University and all matters incident thereto.
| Education--County Administration | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
SB 269 36-0 (1919)
Author: Gibson, Flavius M. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute compelling attendance upon public schools of Texas by children between the ages of 8 and 14 years.
House: Education Senate: Educational Affairs
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance
HB 788 35-0 (1917)
Author: Miller, Barry
Relating to the law relating to school attendance officers.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts
SB 473 33-0 (1913)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to defining and prohibiting blacklisting of students and to prescribe penalties.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
