HBA-EDN, JLV H.B. 2054 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 2054
By: Coleman
Higher Education
3/26/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, Texas Southern University's (TSU) statutory purpose statement
designates TSU as a special purpose institution of higher education for
urban programming, but does not explicitly state that TSU offers a wide
range of degree programs comparable to other general academic institutions.
House Bill 2054 expands TSU's statutory purpose statement to reflect its
similarities to other general academic institutions.    
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Bill 2054 amends the Education Code to provide that Texas Southern
University is designated as a statewide general purpose institution of
higher education. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

On passage, or if the Act does not receive the necessary vote, the Act
takes effect September 1, 2001.