HB 93 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 201 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 214 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 244 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development in coding, technology applications, cybersecurity, and computer science for public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the financial audit of public institutions of higher education by the state auditor.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Computational Health Research Institute.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 449 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the application of certain programs that support certain occupation-related postsecondary educational programs and students of those programs.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
HB 557 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of suicide prevention information on student identification cards issued by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 618 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 695 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 784 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 811 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 819 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of establishing a religious studies program at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at Sul Ross State University and Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1027 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding course materials by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board concerning the long-term effects of regulating tuition rates and amounts charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 1142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the inclusion of transfer pathways in the guidelines addressing transfer practices published by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to patient safety practices regarding placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1214 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to requirements for certain skills development fund grant proposals.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to authorizing the Collin County Community College District to offer a baccalaureate degree program in the field of education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the student union fee at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1373 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1457 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain joint graduate degree programs between The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 1482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 1521 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1530 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1624 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on best practices in STEM programs at minority-serving public institutions of higher education and to a grant program to implement those practices.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1768 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1769 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1891 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report by a public institution of higher education on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ERCOT power outages.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2085 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to a feasibility study regarding establishing a four-year institution of higher education in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the detection and mitigation of plant pests and diseases.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to purchasing standards for state agencies and institutions of higher education, including standards for contracting with historically underutilized businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2279 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements for a public institution of higher education policy requiring students to reside on campus.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2336 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of Sul Ross State University to The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 2491 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to creating Texas A&M University--Eagle Pass as a component institution of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2509 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education for the practice of podiatric medicine in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2645 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the election of certain junior college district trustees by plurality vote.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 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
HB 2705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Woman's University System.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2827 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, MarySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of certain responsibilities relating to postsecondary education and career counseling.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to student members of the board of regents of a public university system or public university.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3175 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to financial support and incentives for comprehensive regional universities.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3186 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the participation in and reimbursement from the skills development fund of certain entities.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3348 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of baccalaureate degree programs certain public junior colleges may offer.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3383 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to requiring coursework in agriculture for a baccalaureate degree program at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3709 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to curriculum requirements in American and Texas history at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3738 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3812 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the release of student directory information by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3948 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, to student fees imposed by the university, and to the elimination of certain obsolete statutory references in relation to the university.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4185 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Institute for Community Policing at the University of Houston.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a study on comprehensive development agreements entered into for transportation projects in this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4202 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to including work colleges in the TexShare library consortium.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4241 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the contract terms of certain grants awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the administration of public institutions of higher education, including certain restrictions on hiring and tenure decisions, curriculum, and involvement in litigation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4321 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the creation of the employee ownership assistance office within the Texas A&M University School of Business.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4361 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to off-campus workforce education or lower-division programs offered by a public institution of higher education at the request of an employer.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 4383 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to providing information to undergraduate students regarding certain fixed or flat tuition rates provided by certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
HB 4491 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the requirement that a state agency provide information to another state agency on request.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4494 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain projects by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4500 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive rights of student organizations at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HJR 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the allocation of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and to use that revenue for certain science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarships.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 128 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a public institution of higher education or public university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 5 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to State Affairs
SB 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 74 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the contract terms of certain grants awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Emergency Aid for Public Postsecondary Students (TEAPPS) grant program for students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas First Generation Matching Scholarship Program for certain first generation students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 235 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to limitations on increases in fees charged by certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the submission of an affordability and access report by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 342 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 388 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 408 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state agency and local government information management and security, including establishment of the state risk and authorization management program and the Texas volunteer incident response team; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the student union fee at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the transfer of Sul Ross State University to The Texas A&M University System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 603 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 649 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 660 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 661 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 753 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a limitation on the amount of a fee charged by a public institution of higher education for late payment of student housing costs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to investments made by the comptroller of public accounts with state funds not deposited in state depositories.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 783 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain projects by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 810 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the course information required to be posted on a public institution of higher education's Internet website.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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
SB 942 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education for the practice of podiatric medicine in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 994 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to a requirement for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to report certain student loan data.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1026 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to purchasing standards for state agencies and institutions of higher education, including standards for contracting with historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the inclusion of suicide prevention information on student identification cards issued by a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1058 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1092 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding course materials by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Woman's University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1159 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to performance evaluations of tenured faculty at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to providing information to undergraduate students regarding certain fixed or flat tuition rates provided by certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1289 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a firearm on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1295 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to financial support and incentives for comprehensive regional universities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1300 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of baccalaureate degree programs certain public junior colleges may offer.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1301 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1348 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Computational Health Research Institute.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1360 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to notice of certain criminal conduct by a student or employee of a public or private institution of higher education in this state; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1467 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, to student fees imposed by the university, and to the elimination of certain obsolete statutory references in relation to the university.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1490 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to authorize certain degree programs offered by private postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the administration of the governor's university research initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1554 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
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
SB 1635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of establishing a divinity program at Texas Southern University.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited discrimination regarding vaccination status and mandates for receiving or participating in the administration of vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1680 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1685 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a study on comprehensive development agreements entered into for transportation projects in this state.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1699 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive rights of student organizations at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the allocation of certain appropriated funds to public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1709 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; imposing and authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1779 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to prohibiting certain contracts or agreements between a public institution of higher education and a Confucius Institute.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the protection of public health in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1797 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to including work colleges in the TexShare library consortium.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1811 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the approval of certain private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1856 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to certain vocational nursing students providing services during a declared state of disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1889 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to measures to support public secondary and postsecondary American history and civics education, including the satisfaction of curriculum requirements in American History at institutions of higher education and the establishment of the American History and Civics Project.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a private civil cause of action against local entities and campus police departments that violate certain laws related to immigration enforcement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1963 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the reporting by certain public institutions of higher education on the transferability of credit and to a transferability report card for those institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Withdrawn from calendar (contested)
SB 2005 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to off-campus workforce education or lower-division programs offered by a public institution of higher education at the request of an employer.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for the management and treatment of placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2021 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to student loan forgiveness for certain public service employees or interns.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2029 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the employee ownership assistance office within the Texas A&M University School of Business.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to certain standardization in cybersecurity degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 35 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state.
Filed
HB 79 87-1 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Filed
HB 90 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to requiring public school and public institution of higher education students to participate in interscholastic athletic activities based on biological sex.
Filed
HB 147 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 158 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 213 87-1 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Filed
HB 298 87-1 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to athletic conference membership by institutions of higher education.
Filed
SB 35 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Filed
SB 37 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions.
Filed
SB 44 87-1 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
SB 76 87-1 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to athletic conference membership by institutions of higher education.
Filed
HB 150 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 159 87-2 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain executive orders affecting public schools.
Filed
HB 167 87-2 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Filed
HJR 24 87-2 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
SB 31 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting the use of state or federal money for the purpose of certain instruction at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
SB 63 87-2 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
SB 72 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions.
Filed
SB 74 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Filed
SB 95 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
SJR 14 87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
HB 80 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 158 87-3 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 159 87-3 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education and the designation of certain appropriated funds allocated to those institutions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 173 87-3 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 13 87-3 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas university fund to provide funding for research activities conducted by public institutions of higher education in the Texas Tech University System or the University of Houston System.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 33 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
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
SB 52 87-3 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education, the oversight of certain capital projects at those institutions, and the designation of certain appropriated funds allocated to those institutions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 54 87-3 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a legal clinic operated by a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Filed
HB 60 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 99 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 114 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to providing public high school students information regarding the availability of college credit awarded for military experience, education, and training obtained during military service.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
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
HB 327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee bills or billing statements provided to students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to an annual football game between The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 445 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to exceptions from the requirement for a person under the direction or control of a local entity or campus police department to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 449 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a public or private institution of higher education include a notation on a student's transcript under certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 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
HB 617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the response by certain public and private institutions of higher education to reports of sexual assault at those institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 637 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the salaries of the superintendent of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the superintendent of the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 739 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to tuition and fees for certain military spouses and dependents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 792 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the use of land in the William Goodrich Jones State Forest.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 809 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
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
HB 904 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to requiring The University of Texas at San Antonio to conduct a study regarding cyber attacks against financial institutions in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 985 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the name of the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that public and private institutions of higher education provide certain cost and employment opportunity data for degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1167 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1173 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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
HB 1203 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1252 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1407 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility requirements for receiving distributions from the national research university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the use of grants under the emergency medical services assistance program and the distribution of certain revenue received by the comptroller.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1547 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at Sul Ross State University and Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1562 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1592 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1630 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the funding of dual credit courses provided by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1759 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the core curriculum at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1793 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a suit against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 1943 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the inclusion of transfer pathways in the guidelines addressing transfer practices published by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1945 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to carrying a handgun in certain areas of the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 2078 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2383 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law as an independent public institution of higher education; granting a power of eminent domain.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a peace officer supplemental retirement fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by certain students from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2554 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to regulation of the display of signs containing political advertising.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2633 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the consumption, possession, or sale of an alcoholic beverage at a performing arts facility leased to a nonprofit organization by a school district.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2648 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to maintaining certain monuments and memorials and the names of certain public institutions; providing civil penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, MattSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the student recreational facility fee at The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2709 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to authorization for the sale of certain Texas Tech University property.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on shared motor-assisted scooters.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
HB 2718 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing an increase in the student union fee at The University of Texas at Arlington.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2879 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2980 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to increase the availability of clinical education practice sites for certain nursing students.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3069 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development in coding, technology applications, and computer science for public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3141 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to providing by contract for a public or private entity to act as the administering authority for the state virtual school network and to the duties of the administering authority.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3165 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3240 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board concerning the long-term effects of regulating tuition rates and amounts charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3266 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to fees charged to students enrolled at component institutions of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing a health and wellness center fee at the University of Houston-Victoria.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3382 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the application of certain occupation-related postsecondary educational financial aid and student loan repayment programs.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or other malfeasance in the use of public resources by public and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3565 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3574 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to employment policies for certain health care providers in medical and dental units.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the recognition by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of competency-based education degree plans for members of the Texas military forces.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 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
HB 3613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the office of minority statistics and engagement in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3655 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education, including the powers and duties of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3658 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to drug or alcohol overdose awareness and response training for residential advisors and officers of student organizations at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3726 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the use of the law enforcement officer standards and education fund for continuing education expenses of law enforcement personnel at private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3808 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the timely graduation of and attainment of marketable skills by students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3814 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the alignment of courses between educational entities in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3853 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to biological and environmental research conducted on private land by a public or private institution of higher education and the eligibility of that land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3871 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3875 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to cloud compatibility of certain state agency information technology purchases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4010 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4039 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to meeting the graduate medical education needs of medical degree programs offered or proposed by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4098 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4175 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to restrictions on the method of providing public speaking or similar courses by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., CarlSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 4214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 4389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4558 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the curriculum requirements in government or political science at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4615 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to certain performance-based incentives and teacher education and development initiatives administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the maximum number of semester credit hours allowed for and funding sources used to supplement a TEXAS grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to cybersecurity for information resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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
SB 144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of the chief executive officer of a public institution of higher education or university system.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 331 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to the use of land in the William Goodrich Jones State Forest.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a suit against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 447 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 473 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 487 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the office of minority statistics and engagement in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 499 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the requirement that certain participating institutions under the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide loan debt information to students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 504 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the inclusion of certain information in postsecondary education and career counseling academies developed for certain school counselors and other postsecondary advisors employed by a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 505 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the reporting of information about the use of federal money for flood research, planning, and mitigation projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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
SB 702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 709 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 828 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the name of the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 841 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 847 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the student recreational facility fee at The University of Texas at Tyler.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive rights at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 884 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Emergency Aid for Public Postsecondary Students (TEAPPS) grant program for students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 919 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 945 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to drug or alcohol overdose awareness and response training for residential advisors and officers of student organizations at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1017 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1162 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1192 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1276 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 1378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to meeting the graduate medical education needs of medical degree programs offered or proposed by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
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
SB 1460 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 1504 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the abolition of the B-On-time student loan account and the allocation of funds remaining in that account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
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
SB 1539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for certain students who are veterans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
No action taken in committee
SB 1540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the designation of support services liaison officers at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to medical and dental clinical education in public and nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1664 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education, including the powers and duties of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1672 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the detection and mitigation of plant pests and diseases.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1678 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the approval of certain private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1736 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain duties of public institutions of higher education and the Department of State Health Services regarding policies on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or other malfeasance in the use of public resources by public and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to student loan repayment assistance under the math and science scholars loan repayment program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1758 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the application of certain occupation-related postsecondary educational financial aid and student loan repayment programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1779 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to security for state agency information and information technologies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain state programs to address the workforce needs of members of the United States military and their dependents.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1877 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain student information.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to speech protections for student journalism at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 2064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to methane gas reduction by The University of Texas System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission developing a plan to contract with a public institution of higher education to operate a certain state hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2130 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who achieve certain scores on a high school equivalency examination.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting an institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2247 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 2280 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2338 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
Filed
SB 2380 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2398 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to establishment of the higher education pilot program for foster youth and former foster youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
SJR 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 17 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Higher Education Innovation Accelerator for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 46 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 169 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a person's eligibility to take the state's bar examination and to supreme court approval of law schools for the purpose of establishing eligibility.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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
HB 282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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
HB 375 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to providing for the carrying of handguns without a license and to related offenses and penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 391 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 392 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of certain hospitals, mental health facilities, and nursing facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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
HB 404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 417 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Success Initiative.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to outcomes-based funding for general academic teaching institutions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 465 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 493 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to reporting requirements for the College Credit for Heroes program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 1/1/18
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
HB 653 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 711 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a limitation on the number of certain nontenured or nontenure track faculty employed at public universities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 767 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 796 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the work-study student mentorship program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 817 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 832 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to state funding for baccalaureate degree programs offered at certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 841 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 906 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 973 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy and prevention and outreach program on campus sexual assault, family violence, and stalking.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to instruction in accessible design in the curriculum for an architecture degree program offered by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1176 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1212 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1241 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to student success-based funding recommendations for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1359 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 1407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1425 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a requirement that public and private institutions of higher education provide certain cost and employment opportunity data for degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1498 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance, renovation, and repair of certain state buildings.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1580 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 1602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1640 85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to ensuring continuity of education for homeless children and foster care youth and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1705 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to curriculum requirements in American history at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1737 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1840 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the requirement for a report by a state agency on the request for a study from an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1842 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1843 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the University of Houston System and the component institutions of that system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1882 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to the management of university land by The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1913 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the required qualifications for serving as president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and to the prohibition against the award of certain degrees by the center's governing board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1915 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a college readiness memorandum of understanding between a school district and a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a college readiness memorandum of understanding between a school district and a public institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 2229 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2230 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide amnesty to students who report incidents of sexual assault.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2232 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2242 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the establishment of a college of veterinary medicine at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2285 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Institute for Coastal Prairie Research and Education at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2355 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist students at public institutions of higher education who are homeless.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an annual report on employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2431 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the participation of public state colleges in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2432 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at a location other than the institution's main campus.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Returned from the House for further action
HB 2478 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to an innovation grant program to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2541 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2637 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
HB 2819 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2895 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the requirement that certain public institutions of higher education post mental health resources on the institution's Internet website.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2902 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2917 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a scholarship program to support study abroad by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2918 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to post on its Internet website a status report regarding certain disciplinary processes involving an incident of campus sexual assault.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2920 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an audit of faculty composition by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2988 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from Texas Tech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2999 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
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
HB 3091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to evaluating and improving the provision of prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3092 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to prevention and early intervention services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a requirement that a public or private institution of higher education include a disciplinary notation on a student's transcript under certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to mental health professional staffing requirements at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to a study regarding the economic impact of general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund for certain projects involving the commercialization of property derived from research at or through institutions of higher education.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 3187 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the campus sexual assault policy at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3231 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to financial accountability standards for charter schools operated by a public institution of higher education.
House: Public Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the definition of distinguished researcher for purposes of the governor's university research initiative.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to use of the governor's university research initiative fund to support the commercialization of property derived from research at or through public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to participation in and contributions to the optional retirement program for certain employees of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3327 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to automatic voter registration of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3330 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a legislative internship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to address suicide prevention at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3568 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services educational program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3593 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to instruction in career and technology education provided by public schools, including instruction in technology applications, cybersecurity, and computer coding, and to consideration of completed practicums and internships in school accountability ratings.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Higher Education Innovation Accelerator for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3747 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a requirement that each state university provide to a student certain employment data relating to the student's major field of study.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3766 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions or waivers at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3768 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Guided Pathways program to facilitate the completion by students of undergraduate certificate and degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3775 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3780 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a state secondary Internet website domain name server.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 3818 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a sexual assault policy at public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3842 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to transferring the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities to The University of Texas at Austin and renaming the office the Office for Healthy Children.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3851 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4035 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to eligibility and contributions for coverage under the state employee group benefits program and health benefit plans offered by certain university systems.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 4216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to required notice to certain students at public lower-division institutions of higher education regarding skills development job training or incentive programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4220 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of certain degree-granting postsecondary educational institutions by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4251 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to an exemption from tuition and required fees at public institutions of higher education for undergraduate students from low-income families.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HJR 54 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HJR 110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish permanent funds for the support of state institutions and agencies of higher education that do not participate in funding from the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to divert any net income attributable to newly discovered oil and gas or other mineral interests on permanent university fund land from the permanent university fund to fund capital projects at certain public universities and agencies of higher education that are currently ineligible for distributions from the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HR 2609 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 968.
Reported enrolled
SB 18 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to public institutions of higher education setting aside portions of designated tuition for student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 19 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to performance-based tuition limitations for and a temporary limitation on the amount of tuition and fees charged by certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 22 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 32 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 33 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS Grant and to administration of the TEXAS grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 60 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities, including public institutions of higher education, to agricultural products produced, processed, or grown in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 141 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the submission of an affordability and access report by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 331 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the temporary approval of a private or independent college or university to continue to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 349 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 352 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 437 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 482 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of a program to assist foster care youth and former foster care youth in accessing higher education, career information, and skills certifications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 543 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to performance-based tuition limitations for certain public institutions of higher education and a temporary tuition limitation for those institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the expansion of applied workforce learning opportunities in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Industry Internship Challenge.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 598 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 634 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to reporting requirements for certain skills development fund workforce training program providers.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect, study, and report certain data regarding workforce education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 802 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study and report regarding best practices in the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 803 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make research papers available to the public.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the purchase and use of open educational resources.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 828 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 834 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to state funding for baccalaureate degree programs offered at certain public junior colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 885 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the maximum number of semester credit hours allowed for and funding sources used to supplement a TEXAS grant and to the removal of obsolete references related to the Teach for Texas grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a sexual assault policy at certain public and private institutions of higher education and to requiring those institutions to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide amnesty to students who report certain incidents, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 970 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a sexual assault policy at public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Higher Education
SB 997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1033 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from Texas Tech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1066 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to meeting the graduate medical education needs of new medical degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education and to the employment status of certain residents participating in certain graduate medical education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1092 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to access to certain meetings and information of private or independent institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1097 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to an annual report on employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1151 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the University of Houston System and the component institutions of that system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to ensuring continuity of education and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to suits against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to eligibility requirements for the repayment of certain physician education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1323 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the academic costs charged to resident undergraduate students by general academic teaching institutions and to certain reports regarding certain costs of those institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1467 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
House passage as amended reported
SB 1471 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1531 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 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
SB 1649 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of criminal trespass.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to transferring the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities to The University of Texas at Austin and renaming the office the Office for Healthy Children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1762 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of the parking and removal of vehicles on the campus of a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 1809 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1837 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to financial accountability standards for charter schools operated by a public institution of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
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
SB 1892 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1910 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state agency information security plans, information technology employees, and online and mobile applications.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1930 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1982 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the establishment of a university system center located in Brazos County as part of The Texas A&M University System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2033 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the fixed tuition price plan offered by certain general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2079 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the work-study student mentorship program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 2086 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students and course credit within the public higher education system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2109 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2122 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2131 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to efforts to facilitate the completion by students of undergraduate certificate and degree programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 2201 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to curriculum requirements in American history at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2214 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 56 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding a transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 57 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the maximum amount of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SR 931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 968.
Reported enrolled
HB 113 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to post on its Internet website a status report regarding certain disciplinary processes involving an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 122 85-1 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a requirement that a public or private institution of higher education include a disciplinary notation on a student's transcript under certain circumstances.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 281 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 330 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an investigation by the Department of Public Safety into the response by certain public and private institutions of higher education to reports of sexual assault at those institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 371 85-1 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 29 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
HB 26 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, creation of the Economic Incentive Oversight Board and the governor's university research initiative, abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Postponed
HB 44 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 46 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 59 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 100 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 197 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to requiring certain public institutions of higher education to post information regarding mental health resources on the institution's Internet website.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
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
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
HB 450 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 458 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 494 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 495 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 530 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 557 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for certain research purposes.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 590 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 599 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to energy savings performance contracts entered into by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 602 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 609 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a personalized cancer care building at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 626 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an engineering building at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 658 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Fort Bend County.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 699 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy on campus sexual assault.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 753 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 782 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an academic building at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 784 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 796 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the Texas State University System and the component institutions of that system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 812 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 827 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 844 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 901 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to a student election to select the athletics nickname of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 909 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the tasting of alcoholic beverages by students enrolled in certain courses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 935 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 937 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
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
HB 990 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 996 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1000 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to state support for general academic teaching institutions in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1049 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the classification of licensed massage therapy programs as postsecondary education programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1051 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Ellis County.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
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
HB 1088 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Technical Center for Innovative Desalination at The University of Texas at El Paso in partnership with The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1103 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to space utilization and online enrollment requirements for the issuance of revenue bonds by certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1194 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1196 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1234 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1254 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Tarleton State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1256 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1262 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to continuing eligibility requirements for institutions of higher education to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1287 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a requirement that each state university's Internet website include a link to certain employment data.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1299 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the tasting of wine by students enrolled in certain courses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1384 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1387 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities offering internships to certain college students.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1467 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a classroom building at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1476 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1487 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a health sciences and classroom building at the Pearland campus of the University of Houston--Clear Lake.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science and technology building at the downtown campus of the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1565 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of qualified timber land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1583 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to block scheduling for certain associate degree and certificate programs at public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 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
HB 1612 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information to students and school districts regarding student performance on Texas Success Initiative assessment instruments.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1634 84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
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
HB 1689 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interprofessional health education center at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1708 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain students enrolled in fire science courses at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1712 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1731 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for an academic and student services building at Texas A&M University--Texarkana.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1809 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1887 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1895 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to scholarship and insurance payments for student athletes at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1904 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the renovation of Robert A. Welch Hall at The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2017 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to permissible locations of open-enrollment charter schools created by institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2056 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2060 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the application of public information laws to campus police departments at private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2097 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary engineering and academic studies building at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2131 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the designation of centers of excellence to achieve healthy fetal outcomes in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2167 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2237 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at Arlington.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 2365 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2396 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to eliminating requirements that certain public institutions of higher education set aside portions of tuition for student loan repayment programs for certain physicians and state attorneys.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2402 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2423 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
HB 2483 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a maximum tuition rate under a fixed tuition price plan.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2568 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing a student center fee at the University of Houston-Victoria.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2741 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to a competitive grant program to fund promotion of early literacy programs in certain communities in this state.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2755 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the higher education fund, the management of investments of the permanent university fund, and the allocation and distribution of certain constitutional revenues to the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2842 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance, renovation, and repair of certain state buildings.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2848 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2921 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing a recreation and wellness facility fee at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3062 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3073 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3078 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to recommend a uniform pre-nursing curriculum for undergraduate professional nursing programs offered by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3261 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at West Texas A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3323 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of the University of Houston-Katy campus and authorization for the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an academic building at the campus.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3348 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3367 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3384 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the automatic admission of certain transfer students to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3467 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to a postsecondary distance learning feasibility study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3498 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the development of transfer associate degree programs to facilitate the transfer of students from public junior colleges to general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3508 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a college readiness memorandum of understanding between a school district and an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3531 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3534 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Port Arthur.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3577 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the allocation of funds to eligible institutions under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3644 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to establishing a student grant program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board funded by depository interest and earnings on certain unclaimed original land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3670 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to an environmental service fee charged by an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3696 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing the Texas Water Research Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 3842 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an agreement to finance and build a conference center and other appropriate facilities in or near a state park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3863 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science, technology, and classroom building located at the University of Houston--Victoria.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3983 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the Global Agricultural Innovation Institute program administered by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HCR 134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3078.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 64 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HJR 115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle the University of Houston to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HR 3466 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1191.
Reported enrolled
HR 3467 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 11.
Reported enrolled
SB 11 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
SB 24 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to training for members of the governing board of a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 1/1/16
SB 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the online broadcast of open meetings of institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 36 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 38 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 39 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities, including public institutions of higher education, to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 42 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 43 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 44 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 56 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the resident physician expansion grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 117 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 150 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 163 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 177 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 245 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 252 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a personalized cancer care building at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 255 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 271 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 275 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
SB 303 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 308 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the powers and duties of campus police departments at private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 317 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 323 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 325 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a college of business administration complex at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 420 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Ellis County.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 448 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 499 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 581 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Fort Bend County.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 632 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the governor's university research initiative and to the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 691 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain students enrolled in fire science courses at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 768 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science and technology building at the downtown campus of the University of Houston.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 781 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for certain university systems and the component institutions of those systems.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 793 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of the Blinn Junior College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the dedication of certain wine-related revenue.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 907 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System and to workers' compensation coverage for employees of the system's components.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 913 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 915 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the establishment and administration by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a textbook affordability pilot program at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of a program to improve public education through partnerships between certain public school campuses and public universities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 947 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 955 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to permissible locations of open-enrollment charter schools created by certain institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1053 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the management of state contracts, including the establishment of the contract management division of the Legislative Budget Board.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1066 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to continuing eligibility requirements for institutions of higher education to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1110 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1189 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the establishment of a multidisciplinary studies associate degree program at each public junior college.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1191 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1207 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to tuition and fee bills or billing statements provided to students by certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1261 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interprofessional health education center at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1262 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a health sciences and classroom building at the Pearland campus of the University of Houston--Clear Lake.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1400 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1470 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, 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
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
SB 1714 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the release of student academic information by a public institution of higher education for certain purposes and the manner in which the information is used.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1750 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the requirements for employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
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
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
SB 1819 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1844 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment and functions of the Interagency Data Transparency Commission.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1914 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Improvement Network.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1967 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to space utilization and online enrollment requirements for the issuance of revenue bonds by certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1986 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing a recreation and wellness facility fee at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2017 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 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
SR 1059 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1191.
Reported enrolled
SR 1060 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 11.
Reported enrolled
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
HB 28 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 29 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to requiring certain general academic teaching institutions to offer a fixed tuition price plan to undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 30 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 31 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of a general academic teaching institution or a state university system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 67 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
HB 92 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to state formula funding for pharmacy schools and colleges and graduate-level pharmacy programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 142 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a prohibition against human cloning and regulating other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 172 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 173 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 180 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 257 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso as a component institution of the Texas Tech University System.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 360 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements of public institutions of higher education regarding student organization membership.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 407 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Weatherford College District service area.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 451 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to restrictions on access to certain personal online accounts through electronic communication devices by employers or public or private institutions of higher education; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 533 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to a development of a workforce investment partnership in rural areas.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 551 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs.
House: Public Education
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 556 83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 603 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain textbooks for university and college courses from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 643 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the name of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 662 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 681 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 706 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 778 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to an annual football game between The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 794 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 813 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 814 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a Basic Science Research Building II at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 841 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Center for Innovative Desalination Technology at the University of Houston in partnership with The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 870 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 948 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 953 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for research and development activities performed in conjunction with institutions of higher education; authorizing a tax credit.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 972 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the premises of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 976 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of money from Veterans' Land Board funds to provide educational benefits to veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 1000 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a new university in South Texas within The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 1033 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1045 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to establishing a task force to design cultural competence education requirements for certain health education programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 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
HB 1061 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the repeal of the statutory authority for the State Medical Education Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1078 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1090 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of Texas Task Force 1 Type 3 Rio Grande Valley and authorizing the creation of a Texas Task Force 2 by certain municipalities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1182 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1261 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to consolidate or eliminate a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1284 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the offense of making or causing a false alarm or report involving a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1297 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the review of certain skills development fund workforce training programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1313 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1351 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the initiation, consolidation, or elimination of a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 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
HB 1484 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1517 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Tarleton State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1548 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
HB 1569 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1629 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to information prepared by the Texas Education Agency for public school students regarding institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 1753 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain property in the city of Arlington.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1787 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the elimination of the discounts allowed for timely filing and prepayment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes for certain workforce training programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1789 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a research building at Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine--Temple.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1805 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1864 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1868 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to conditioning certain TEXAS grant awards on a grant recipient's participation in a student engagement program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1938 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to curriculum requirements in American and Texas history at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1974 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to certain duties of public junior colleges and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in relation to baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1983 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the fiscal transparency of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1993 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility and educating hunters on that subject; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2000 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the qualification of certain nonprofit schools and educational institutions for exemption from state laws regulating career schools and colleges and to complaints made against those entities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2002 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to a limit on state reimbursement to public institutions of higher education for debt service on tuition revenue bonds.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2013 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a principal preparation grant program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2039 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library and student success center at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2051 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of public institutions of higher education to make certain investments to support technology commercialization.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2059 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to study and report the feasibility of certain administrative staff budget reductions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2103 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to education research centers and the sharing of educational data between state agencies; redesignating certain fees as charges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2207 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2208 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a science and technology research facility at the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2209 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a College of Visual Arts and Design building at the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2238 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the name of Texas State University--San Marcos.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2313 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to increasing the recreational sports fee at Texas State University System institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2322 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to an emergency loan program at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2342 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2473 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to use of sales and use tax proceeds by economic development corporations in connection with housing facilities for certain institutions of higher education.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2481 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2491 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the student center fee at component institutions of the Texas State University System; increasing the amount of the fee.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2495 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to reporting child abuse and neglect and to training regarding recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect at schools, institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2534 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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
HB 2611 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Tarleton State University for construction of a university center for the multi-institution teaching center in Midlothian.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2639 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of public institutions of higher education to determine the eligibility of certain persons to pay tuition at the rates established for residents of this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2656 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to limiting the authority of certain foreign private postsecondary educational institutions to grant or award professional degrees or offer courses toward those degrees.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2668 83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of certain junior college districts.
House: Technology Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 2674 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 2689 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study regarding state formula funding for health-related institutions and general academic teaching institutions.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2751 83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2755 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to student financial assistance for certain students of WGU Texas or similar online nonprofit colleges or universities.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2760 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2780 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of research technology corporations by institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions.
House: Technology Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to an exemption from compulsory public school attendance for children who have completed grade 10 and are attending an institution of higher education or a trade school or are employed as an apprentice.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2826 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2850 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to exempting certain low-income students from the payment of certain fees at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2883 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2892 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to dispose of real property and mineral interests under its jurisdiction.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2941 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain property and services used in research and development activities performed in conjunction with institutions of higher education.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2946 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a contract for the acquisition of goods or services to which The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is a party.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3023 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to procedures to resolve complaints against faculty members at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3047 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3075 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of real property by the University of Houston--Sugar Land.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3191 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the Correctional Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3229 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3295 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to tuition and fees for veterans and certain family members of veterans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a science and technology learning center at Texas Woman's University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3331 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to complaints against peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3341 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide a student receiving student financial assistance an annual disclosure regarding the status of the student's financial assistance.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 3349 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to accelerated educational programs offered by public institutions of higher education to qualified persons seeking licensure as physician assistants.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3353 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the investment of funds by the governing boards of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3367 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a specialty and technical course building in Ellis County for the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3372 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program and to permitting an institution of higher education to retain excess B-On-time tuition set-asides to provide financial assistance to students of the institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to authorizing a public junior college district to exempt from the payment of tuition and fees certain students enrolled concurrently in certain training programs and adult education courses.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3498 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
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
HB 3544 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3640 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of an extension center of the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
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
HR 3056 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1158.
Reported enrolled
SB 15 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 24 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a new university in South Texas within The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 120 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso as a component institution of the Texas Tech University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 177 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 182 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 301 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue to a foreign postsecondary institution a certificate of authority to grant professional degrees.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 414 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study and report regarding authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs to address regional workforce needs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 416 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to restrictions on access to certain personal online accounts through electronic communication devices by employers or public or private institutions of higher education; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 435 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
SB 437 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 439 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Weatherford College District service area.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 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
SB 496 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to review and approve capital projects and purchases of real property at public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 497 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the number of semester credit hours required to earn an associate degree at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 533 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to a review of cost savings to state agencies and institutions of higher education under energy savings performance contracts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 629 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 680 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to a pilot program to improve student loan default rates and financial aid literacy among postsecondary students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 700 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 726 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 842 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain property in the city of Arlington.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 857 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the initiation, consolidation, or elimination of a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 922 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 939 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to reporting child abuse and neglect and to training regarding recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect at schools, institutions of higher education, and other entities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 956 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a research building at Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine--Temple.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 974 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the name of Texas State University--San Marcos.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 986 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1019 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the investment of funds by the governing boards of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1038 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disclosure by public institutions of higher education of the identity of private sponsors of certain research.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1042 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1055 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1061 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to parking privileges of disabled veterans on the property of institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1113 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1128 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to curriculum requirements in American and Texas history at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
See remarks for effective date
SB 1165 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of real property by the University of Houston--Sugar Land.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1171 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1195 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a contract for the acquisition of goods or services to which The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is a party.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to improving access to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1267 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1313 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the Correctional Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1343 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1346 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishing a task force to design cultural competence education requirements for certain health education programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1381 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 1509 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to college readiness and success.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Postponed
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
SB 1576 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report of issues affecting persons with disabilities at state agencies and postsecondary educational institutions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1590 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to requirements for personal financial literacy training offered by public school districts and public universities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to reports and other information required of or held by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1604 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to asset management and acquisition by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1674 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to accelerated educational programs offered by public institutions of higher education to qualified persons seeking licensure as physician assistants.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students within the public higher education system and the timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1721 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1741 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to training for and complaints regarding members of the governing board of a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SR 1079 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1158.
Reported enrolled
HB 10 83-1 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
HB 19 83-1 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Filed
HB 42 83-1 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Filed
HB 86 83-1 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
HR 230 83-1 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Adopting procedures regarding the impeachment of Wallace L. Hall Jr., a member of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, or other state officers, for certain misconduct.
Filed
SB 9 83-1 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Co-author authorized
SB 11 83-1 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
SB 20 83-1 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Filed
SB 25 83-1 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Filed
SB 26 83-1 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
Filed
SB 42 83-1 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Filed
SB 44 83-1 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Co-author authorized
HB 5 83-2 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 30 83-2 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 34 83-2 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 6 83-2 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Co-author authorized
SB 8 83-2 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Filed
SB 11 83-2 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Filed
SB 20 83-2 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Filed
SB 40 83-2 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Co-author authorized
HB 11 83-3 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Filed
SB 3 83-3 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Co-author authorized
SB 5 83-3 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Filed
SB 10 83-3 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
SB 11 83-3 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Filed
SB 16 83-3 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Filed
HB 9 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to student success-based funding for and reporting regarding public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 50 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 51 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy efficiency standards for certain buildings and to high-performance design, construction, and renovation standards for certain buildings and facilities of institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 53 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 86 82-0 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 216 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation of the Texas Legislative Fellows Program for certain students enrolled in component institutions of The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 319 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 373 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a program at the University of North Texas to provide financial incentives to certain students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 374 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish in certain public schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 375 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to establishing veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 399 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to offer personal financial literacy training.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 523 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a molecular science building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 573 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a TEXAS grant pilot project to provide incentives for students to attend certain underutilized public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 706 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the course levels offered by the University of Houston--Clear Lake.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 714 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 736 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to online information and resources regarding public institutions of higher education and career schools and colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 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
HB 750 82-0 (2011)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 752 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 808 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the identification of courses included in the common course numbering system to be offered by and the transferability of those courses among public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 946 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of courses included in the common course numbering system to be offered by and the transferability of those courses among public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 947 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 991 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
HB 1000 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1031 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1042 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1167 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or public junior colleges and public technical institutes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1206 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to training for members of governing boards of public junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 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
HB 1337 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
