SB 37, 89th R.S. history

SB 37, 89th R.S.

Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 2025, 89th R.S., ch. 1128, General and Special Laws of Texas

Signed legislation

Bill Analyses:
Committee Report (House Research Organization)
Committee Report (TLC)
Enrolled (Senate Research Center)
Introduced (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (Senate Research Center)

Conference Committee:

Conference Committee Report

Lt. Governor documents:

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces second round of top 40 priority bills for the 2025 legislative session

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick statement on the passage of Senate Bill 37 – reforming faculty senates

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Burrows announce committees on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education, honoring the life & legacy of Charlie Kirk

Speaker of the House documents:

Speaker Dustin Burrows, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announce committees on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education, honoring the life & legacy of Charlie Kirk

Proclamation, Creation of House Select Committee on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education

Index to Sections Affected

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