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
HJR 137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to specify the manner in which certain amounts distributed from the permanent university fund to the available university fund are allocated or used.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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
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
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
HJR 9 87-3 (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, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research 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.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SJR 9 87-3 (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, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research 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
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
SJR 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
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
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
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
HJR 137 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SJR 37 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2825 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the composition and appointment of the board of directors of a corporation to which the board of regents of The University of Texas System delegates investment authority for the permanent university fund or other funds under the control of the board of regents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3192 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the investment of the permanent university fund and other funds under the management and control of the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3472 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the ethics and financial disclosure requirements of members of the governing board, officers, and employees of certain public retirement systems and officers and employees of a nonprofit corporation for investment of the permanent university fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1555 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the investment of the permanent university fund and other funds under the management and control of the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1777 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the composition and appointment of the board of directors of a corporation to which the board of regents of The University of Texas System delegates investment authority for the permanent university fund or other funds under the control of the board of regents.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 801 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund in certain business entities doing business in Sudan.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 2 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle The University of Texas at Brownsville to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HJR 140 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate certain royalties from oil production on permanent university fund lands to create an endowment within the fund to support research and development in alternative energy, renewable energy, and energy conservation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 602 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund in certain business entities doing business in Sudan.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1548 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the monitoring and oversight of certain public retirement systems and public investments; providing civil penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 2045 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain constitutionally dedicated funds allocated to the Lamar Institute of Technology and to the administration of that institution.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 53 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle The University of Texas at Brownsville to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1894 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
SB 992 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Howard, Donna
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
SB 352 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to the management of state-owned land, including the lease of the right to produce groundwater from certain state-owned land.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 549 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of information relating to the investment of the permanent university fund and other funds under the management and control of the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
HB 3436 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the disclosure of information relating to the investment of the Permanent University Fund and other funds under the management and control of the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1908 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the disclosure of information relating to the investment of the permanent university fund and other funds under the management and control of the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
HJR 64 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the allocation of the constitutional appropriation to certain institutions of higher education not entitled to participate in funding from the available university fund.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
HJR 77 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restore the traditional prudent person standard for investment of the permanent university fund.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HJR 78 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide an equitable distribution of the income from the permanent university fund for the support and maintenance of Prairie View A&M University.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HJR 94 77-0 (2001)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Proposing a constitutional amendment to update and clarify the provisions governing the permanent university fund.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
SJR 44 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing an appropriation of a portion of the annual distribution to the available university fund from the permanent university fund to support and maintain certain institutions in The University of Texas System.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 45 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the allocation of the constitutional appropriation to certain institutions of higher education not entitled to participate in funding from the available university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 58 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the investment of the permanent university fund and to distributions from that fund to the available university fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 1429 75-0 (1997)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the standards of conduct for former directors, officers, and employees of a nonprofit corporation under contract to invest the permanent university fund or certain other university funds and to the corporation's dealings with a former director, officer, or employee; providing a penalty.
House: Pensions & Investments
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 616 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the standards of conduct for former directors, officers, and employees of a nonprofit corporation under contract to invest the permanent university fund or certain other university funds; providing a penalty.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HJR 103 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for Permanent University Fund income and other benefits to certain institutions of The University of Texas System and The Texas A&M University System.
House: Appropriations
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 91 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to determine the current and historical amount of investment in Texas-based investment instruments by Permanent University Fund, Permanent School Fund, Teacher Retirement Fund, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HCR 226 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Expressing legislative intent that the Employees Retirement System, Teacher Retirement System, permanent school fund and permanent university fund be divested of investments in corporations doing business in South Africa.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 903 71-0 (1989)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the length of the primary term of oil and gas leases issued on Permanent University Fund Lands by the Board of Lease for University Lands.
House: Energy
Referred to Energy
SB 326 71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the length of the primary term of oil and gas leases issued on Permanent University Fund Lands by the Board for Lease of University Lands.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from s/c favorably w/amdt(s)
HB 1030 70-0 (1987)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the due date of a royalty payment under certain leases of permanent university fund land.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HJR 110 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a portion of realized gains on the sale of permanent university fund property other than land to be deposited to the credit of a special account in the available university fund to be know as the economic development research account.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 111 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit certain investments of assets of the permanent university fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1070 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to authorized investments for a portion of the veterans land fund, the permanent university fund, the teachers retirement system, the employees retirement system, the Texas county and district statewide retirement system, the Texas municipal statewide retirement system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 50 70-0 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit certain investments of assets of the permanent university fund.
No action taken in committee
HB 89 70-2 (1987)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to realized gains on the sale of permanent university fund property other than land.
House: Appropriations
Posting rule suspended
HB 696 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the authorized investments for the permanent school fund, the permanent university fund, and funds of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1199 69-0 (1985)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to authorized investments for a portion of the veterans land fund, the permanent university fund, the teachers retirement system, the employees retirement system, the Texas county and district statewide retirement systems, and the Texas municipal statewide retirement system; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 16 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a portion of the income from the investment of the permanent university fund to be deposited to the credit of the permanent university fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 58 69-0 (1985)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize broadened investment authority for certain veteran and university funds.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee
SB 825 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to authorized investments for a portion of the veterans land fund, the permanent university fund, the teachers retirement system, the employees retirement system, the Texas county and district statewide retirement system, and the Texas municipal statewide retirement system; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
SJR 31 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize broadened investment authority for certain veteran and university funds.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
HJR 12 69-2 (1986)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a portion of realized gains on the sale of permanent university fund property other than land to be deposited to the credit of a special account in the available university fund to be known as the economic development research account.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 5 69-3 (1986)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the establishment of the Texas Growth Fund and to provide for the investment of the permanent university fund, the permanent school fund, and the public employee retirement trust funds in businesses in the state to promote and encourage economic development of the state.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 1046 68-0 (1983)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to authorized investments for a portion of the veterans' land fund, the permanent school fund, the permanent university fund, and funds of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Texas County and District Retirement System, and the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
HB 1698 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the authorized investments for the permanent school fund, the permanent university fund, and funds of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1699 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hammond, BillSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to written investment objectives and performance evaluations concerning the investment of certain state funds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1701 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hammond, BillSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the use of external professional investment managers in investing certain state funds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1950 68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the method of sale and bonus and royalty bids for oil and gas leases on Permanent University Fund lands by the Board for Lease of University Lands.
House: Energy
See remarks
HJR 10 68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restructure the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HJR 19 68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide funds for the support of higher education and to restructure the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Filed without the Governor's signature
HJR 33 68-0 (1983)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the issuance of bonds secured by the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HJR 59 68-0 (1983)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Parker, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize broadened investment authority for certain veteran, public school, university, and statewide retirement system funds.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
See remarks
HJR 93 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a portion of the income from the investment of the permanent university fund to be deposited to the credit of the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
SB 739 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the method of sale and bonus and royalty bids for oil and gas leases on Permanent University Fund lands by the Board for Lease of University Lands; and declaring an emergency.
House: Energy Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1126 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to authorized investments for a portion of the veterans land fund, the permanent university fund, the teachers retirement system, the employees retirement system, the Texas county and district statewide retirement system, and the Texas municipal statewide retirement system; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
SJR 4 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide funds for the support of higher education and to restructure the permanent university fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken
SJR 5 68-0 (1983)
Author: Vale, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restructure the Permanent University Fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken
SJR 36 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize broadened investment authority for certain veteran and university funds.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
HJR 12 67-0 (1981)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to bonding against the permanent university fund for certain purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Committee laid on table subject to call
HJR 31 67-0 (1981)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Permanent University Fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Committee laid on table subject to call
HJR 50 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rains, Don
Relating to the Permanent University Fund and establishing the Higher Education Permanent Fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Committee laid on table subject to call
HJR 51 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rains, Don
Relating to the Permanent University Fund and establishing the Higher Education Permanent Fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Committee laid on table subject to call
HJR 67 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gavin, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the state system of higher education, the permanent university fund, and the higher education tax fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Committee laid on table subject to call
HJR 89 67-0 (1981)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to state ad valorem taxes.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Committee laid on table subject to call
HJR 111 67-0 (1981)
Author: Clayton, BillSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to construction and related activities at state institutions of higher education.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Education
Rules suspended
SJR 1 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, Bob
To repeal and prohibit all state ad valorem taxes on any property within this state, amending, and to establish the State Higher Education Assistance Fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken
SJR 45 67-0 (1981)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the issuance of bonds secured by the permanent university fund and repealing the 10-cent state property tax.
Senate: Education
No action taken
SJR 46 67-0 (1981)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
To repeal the existing state ad volorem tax by amending the Texas Constitution, relating to the Permanent University Fund and establishing the Higher Education Permanent Fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken
SJR 55 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, Bob
Amending the constitution to repeal the state ad valorem tax and to provide for building programs at state institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken
HJR 2 67-2 (1982)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the 10-cent state property tax to 3 cents, to forgive previous property taxes, to establish the higher education endowment fund, and to restructure the permanent university fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SJR 5 67-2 (1982)
Author: Parker, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the 10-cent state property tax to 3 cents, to forgive previous property taxes, to establish the higher education endowment fund, and to restructure the permanent university fund.
Senate: Education
See remarks
SJR 7 67-2 (1982)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the state property tax and restructure the permanent university fund.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HJR 19 66-0 (1979)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to distribution of the Permanent University Fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 24 66-0 (1979)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the Permanent University Fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 50 66-0 (1979)
Author: Elizondo, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to benefit from the Permanent University Fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SB 526 66-0 (1979)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Providing that payment of royalties on oil and gas and all related payments, fees, and penalties for the benefit of the Permanent University Fund be made to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System instead of to the Commissioners of the General Land Office; substituting the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System for the board for lease in certain circumstances; making conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SJR 24 66-0 (1979)
Author: Vale, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio to benefit from the Permanent University Fund.
Senate: Education
Reported from subcommittee favorably with substitute
HJR 88 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Proposing amendments of the Texas Constitution to to broaden the use of the Permanent University Fund and ad valorem tax funds for certain purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 103 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to authorize additional institutions of higher education to participate in certain benefits from the permanent university fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SJR 38 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
To authorize additional colleges and universities of The University of Texas System and The Texas A&M University System to participate in certain benefits of the permanent university fund, and additional postsecondary educational institutions to participate in certain benefits of the 10-cent ad valorem tax fund for higher education in accordance with equitable formulas provided by law; to expand the purposes for which they constitutional funds may be used; and to limit the expenditure of general revenue funds for certain purposes covered by the constitutional funds.
Senate: Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
SJR 47 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
To include Texas Maritime Academy and Moody College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Resources as an eligible part of the Texas A&M University System, relating to bonds or notes payable from income of Permanent Unversity Fund, and reflecting the name changes of Prairie View A&M University and Tarleton State University.
Senate: Education
Motion lost
HJR 35 65-2 (1978)
Author: Washington, Craig
Amending the constitution to allow all state senior colleges and universities and professional school to participate in certain benefits of the permanent university fund; and repealing the 10-cent state ad valorem tax for higher education.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 52 65-2 (1978)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to insure that a certain percentage of the proceeds of bonds secured by the income from the Permanent University Fund is used for the benefit of Prairie View A&M University.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HCR 82 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to requesting Speaker and Lieutenant Governor to appoint member of House and Senate to attend all state investment meetings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1198 62-0 (1971)
Author: Harding, Forrest A.Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to reports on investments and income of the Permanent University Fund.
HB 1236 62-0 (1971)
Author: Farenthold, Frances
Relating to requiring the legislature to enact laws providing for full disclosure of all details concerning the investment of the permanent university fund.
SJR 54 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kennard, Don
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution, to include The University of Texas at Arlington in participation in the Permanent University Fund.
HB 1036 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code to permit investment of life insurance company funds in bonds issued, assumed, or guaranteed by the Inter-American Development Bank and bonds of the $100 million Development Issue of State of Israel Bonds, March 30, 1966; permitting investment of the permanent university fund, the permanent school fund, and the fund of the teacher's retirement system, the employees' retirement system, and the municipal retirement system in bonds issued, assumed, or guaranteed by the Inter-American Development Bank.
HJR 20 60-0 (1967)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas providing for the investment of the Permanent University Fund by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System in certain types of securities within the prudent man rule.
SB 486 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to permitting investment of life insurance company funds, the permanent university fund, the permanent school fund, and the funds of the teachers' retirement system, the employees' retirement system, and the municipal retirement system in bonds issued, assumed, or guaranteed by the Inter-American Development Bank.
SJR 16 60-0 (1967)
Author: Herring, Charles | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for the investment of the Permanent University Fund by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System in certain types of securities within the prudent man rule.
HCR 186 59-0 (1965)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Joe
Suspending the Joint Rules to consider S. J. R. No. 39.
SB 188 59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to authorizing the Commissioner of the General Land Office to execute agreements on behalf of the Permanent University Fund of the State of Texas that provide for the payment by University oil and gas lessees of compensatory royalty in lieu of drilling offset wells that may be required to protect University lands from drainage from wells located on adjacent University or non-University acreage.
SJR 39 59-0 (1965)
Author: Kennard, Don
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to withdraw Arlington State College from participation in the Permanent University Fund.
HB 540 56-0 (1959)
Author: Daily, Roger
Relating to requiring bonds issued by the Veteran's Land Board, which are not sold at their public offering, to be purchased by the Permanent University Funds, the Teachers' Retirement Funds, and the Permanent School Funds, designating the amount and ratio of purchase by each of said funds.
HJR 41 55-0 (1957)
Author: Glass, Webster W.
Proposing an amendment authorizing use of a portion of the Permanent University Fund for construction and operation of a general museum, a livestock laboratory, and a zoological collection or garden.
HJR 15 54-0 (1955)
Author: Smith, Max Carlton | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas by amending Article VII, Sections 17 and 18, providing a method of payment for the construction and equipment of buildings and other permanent improvements at state institutions of higher learning and repealing Section 4 of Chapter 330, Acts, Regular Session, Fifty-Third Legislature; and proposing an amendment to Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Texas by adding a new section after Section 11 thereof to be designated as Section 11a, providing for the improved support of The University of Texas and The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas from a source other than tax revenue by providing for the broader investment of the Permanent University Fund in corporate bonds and stocks under certain conditions and limitations; providing for an election and the issuance of a proclamation therefor.
HJR 37 52-0 (1951)
Author: Cox, Jack
Proposing an Amendment providing for the investment of the Permanent University fund in additional securities to those now enumerated in Section 11 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Texas.
HJR 36 49-0 (1945)
Author: Smith, Preston Earnest | et. al.
Proposing an amendment providing for the participation of all State supported colleges and universities in interest to be derived from the "Permanent University Fund" on a pro rate basis.
HJR 51 49-0 (1945)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" | et. al.
Proposing an Amendment providing that the Legislature shall appropriate the Available University Fund in the proportion of one-third (1/3) to the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and the balance to The University of Texas for the support, maintenance, and operation of and the acquiring of permanent improvements at said institutions, and empowering the Legislature to authorize the governing boards of said institutions to pledge the Available University Fund as hereby apportioned on any part thereof to secure bonds or notes issued for the purpose, or to refund bonds or notes issued for the purpose, of constructing buildings or other permanent improvements on the campuses of said institutions.
HJR 39 47-0 (1941)
Author: McDonald, Sr., William Thomas
Proposing a constitutional amendment allocating to the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas one-third of the income from the Permanent University Fund providing that such revenue shall be used or pledged for the sole purpose of acquiring permanent improvements for said college.
SJR 19 47-0 (1941)
Author: York, Joseph Alton
Proposing a constitutional amendment allocating to the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas one-third (1/3) of the income from the Permanent University Fund providing that such revenue shall be used or pledged for the sole purpose of acquiring permanent improvements for said College.
HB 25 42-0 (1931)
Author: Terrell, George Butler
Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of the University of Texas to invest the permanent funds of the university in certain interest bearing securities.
SB 283 42-0 (1931)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of the University of Texas to invest the University Permanent Fund, to borrow money for named purposes in specified amounts and to issue bonds therefor, to sell designated securities belonging to the Permanent University Fund, and to reinvest same.
SJR 26 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Proposing an amendment striking out the provision authorizing the Permanent University Fund to be invested in bonds or obligations and pledges issued by the Board of Regents of the University.
HB 2 41-0 (1929)
Author: Williams, William Thomas "Willie"
Relating to repeal all laws authorizing the sale of minerals in university lands or the making of mineral leases on and of said lands.
House: State Affairs
HJR 3 41-0 (1929)
Author: Harrison, Julian P. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment that the Permanent University Fund shall be invested in bonds of the United States, the State of Texas or counties of said State, or in school bonds of certain municipalities.
SJR 7 41-0 (1929)
Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob
Proposing an amendment providing that the Permanent University Fund shall be invested in bonds of the United States, the State of Texas or Counties of said State.
SJR 27 40-0 (1927)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Proposing an amendment providing that the Permanent University Fund shall be invested in bonds of the State of Texas, United States bonds or bonds issued under and by virtue of the Federal Farm Loan Act approved by the President of the United States, July 17, 1916.
HB 130 38-0 (1923)
Author: Baldwin, Roy Alvin
Relating to providing for the sale and lease of the land heretofore or hereafter set apart for the permanent University fund.
HB 131 38-0 (1923)
Author: Westbrook, Jr., Joseph Robert
Relating to setting aside the interest and income from the University permanent fund and lands for the purpose of constructing permanent improvements on the campus of the University or its branches, declaring void any contract for the expenditure of said funds for any other purposes, repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 457 38-0 (1923)
Author: Baldwin, Roy Alvin
Relating to authorizing and directing the Board of Regents of the University of Texas, to cause to be made investigations by competent persons of the Lands heretofore set apart for the permanent University Fund, to ascertain and determine the existence of potash and other mineral deposits on said lands.
HB 286 37-0 (1921)
Author: Baldwin, Roy Alvin | et. al.
Relating to a certain Act regarding the sale of lands belonging to the University of Texas.
HB 450 37-0 (1921)
Author: Baldwin, Roy Alvin | et. al.
Relating to the sale of land set apart for permanent University fund.
HB 114 37-1 (1921)
Author: Fly, William Madden | et. al.
Relating to amending the law relating to the use of interest on the permanent University of Texas fund.
SJR 21 36-0 (1919)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass | et. al.
Proposing an amendment relating to education; fixing the constitutional status of the state colleges of Texas; making an appropriation.
HB 208 35-0 (1917)
Author: McFarland, M. M. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the sale of land belonging to the permanent fund of the University of Texas, providing the reservation of all minerals.
HJR 30 35-0 (1917)
Author: Tillotson, Leonard E. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment defining the constitutional status of the University of Texas and the Agricultural and Mechanical College.
SB 404 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton
Relating to repealing certain laws and providing for the lease and sale of lands belonging to the permanent fund of the University of Texas.
