HB 8 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Purchasing--State | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 845 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from providing financial support to nonprofit media organizations.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | FREE PRESS ACT
HB 881 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of Sam Houston State University to receive formula funding for the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
HB 1509 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to an annual report on financial support provided by public institutions of higher education to nonprofit media organizations.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Open Records
HB 1595 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
HB 1607 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain instruction as part of a course at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1755 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1794 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to funding for The University of Texas at Tyler's school of pharmacy.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
HB 1997 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a study regarding establishing a public law school as a professional school of The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
HB 2114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the establishment of an empowerment scholarship account program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2368 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to requirements for certain skills development fund grant proposals.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate of certain junior college districts.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3619 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund, the national research university fund, or money held by a public institution of higher education in financial companies that boycott certain energy companies.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Energy--General | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3687 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the use by a public institution of higher education of money appropriated to the institution by the legislature as part of an across-the-board salary increase for state employees.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3790 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the provision of scholarships by private or independent institutions of higher education under the Joint Admission Medical Program.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3914 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to prohibitions on the use of grant money awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to procure or obtain organs from a hospital located in China.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
HB 4005 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4339 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 4510 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to reporting of certain information by state agencies and counties, including information related to appropriated money, activities of certain consultants, and tax revenue.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4523 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance
HB 5127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to public higher education reform; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | OATHS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HJR 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 67 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education benefits provided to veterans and family members of veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 186 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the junior college endowment fund and dedicating the interest and other investment income from money in the fund to reduce the cost of tuition at public junior colleges in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 189 88-0 (2023)
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: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 201 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of career and technical education programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System, the Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 19 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy; redesignating the national research university fund as the Texas University Fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
SB 462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 592 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 646 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to formula funding for certain nonresident students enrolled at Lamar State College--Orange.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE
SB 689 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of a public safety dual credit grant program by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Law Enforcement
SB 695 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to funding for The University of Texas at Tyler's school of pharmacy.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
SB 847 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
SB 1058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the university research fund and eligibility to receive money from the national research university fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1489 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund, the national research university fund, or money held by a public institution of higher education in financial companies that boycott certain energy companies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Energy--General | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1563 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of Sam Houston State University to receive formula funding for the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
SB 2030 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the establishment of The University of Texas at Austin Civitas School of Civic and International Leadership.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 2354 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 2539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SJR 5 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 26 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle all component institutions of The Texas A&M University System and The University of Texas System to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 49 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a university research fund to support emerging research universities in The University of Texas System or The Texas A&M University System and disqualifying all component institutions of those university systems from receiving money from the national research university fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 69 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating to the national research university fund a portion of certain income from the lease for oil and gas exploration of land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 81 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 85 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study conducted by the Legislative Budget Board on the impact of federal educational mandates on school districts.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--MARSHALL | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WACO | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WEST TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the transfer of Midwestern State University to the Texas Tech University System, to certain fees charged by that system's governing board, and to mandatory venue for actions brought against that system or its institutions, officers, or employees.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2030 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Conf. Comm. Report distributed
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2031 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2032 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 2955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3351 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3653 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3734 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the professional nursing programs that may receive grants under the professional nursing shortage reduction program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3931 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HR 2008 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2030.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 167 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 371 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of Midwestern State University to the Texas Tech University System, to certain fees charged by that system's governing board, and to mandatory venue for actions brought against that system or its institution, officers, or employees.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 847 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
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
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE ADVISORY BOARD | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
SB 1531 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to formula funding for excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education and to the tuition rate that may be charged for those credit hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--MARSHALL | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WACO | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WEST TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
SB 1826 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SR 563 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2030.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 209 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
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
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
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
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 160 87-3 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations for education initiatives, institutions, and related agencies and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HR 300 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S. B. No. 52.
Reported enrolled
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| BONDS | CAPITAL PROJECT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SR 98 87-3 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction for S.B. 52.
Reported enrolled
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 645 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of certain trustees of the Blinn Junior College District.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational
HB 846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1788 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COLONIAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to private activity bonds.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the dissolution of a direct-support organization established by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board and the transfer of funds related to prepaid higher education tuition scholarships to the Texas Match the Promise Foundation or a successor entity.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
HB 2798 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 3657 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a study conducted by the Legislative Budget Board on the impact of federal educational mandates on school districts.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HJR 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 99 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Legislature | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 153 86-0 (2019)
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Legislature | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | STUDENT LOANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COLONIAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS
SB 501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
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
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 882 86-0 (2019)
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
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to alternative education loans and qualified student loan bonds.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of certain urban teaching hospitals for the provision of inpatient hospital care under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2338 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2348 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for innovative principal preparation programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 175 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Finance
HB 313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
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
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 385 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to outcomes-based funding for general academic teaching institutions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 654 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for returning adult students at public institutions of higher education and to the tuition rate that may be charged to those students for certain excessive undergraduate hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | OUTSOURCING | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1280 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the distribution to school districts of the annual apportionment of the available school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2613 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to authorization for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to refinance education loans under its student loan program and to use bond proceeds under that program for that purpose.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2705 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to alternative education loans and to the use of higher education private activity bonds by qualified alternative education loan lenders.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Oil & Gas | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
HB 2975 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to requiring public junior colleges to report certain financial and instructional information for certain instructional locations.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | THE JUNIOR COLLEGE FUNDING AND REPORTING TRANSPARENCY ACT
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 383 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to eligibility for certain higher education grant programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 909 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to alternative education loans and to the use of higher education private activity bonds by qualified alternative education loan lenders.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1782 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for returning adult students at public institutions of higher education and to the tuition rate that may be charged to those students for certain excessive undergraduate hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1815 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the eligibility of public institutions of higher education for formula funding for health-related institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 89 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 123 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
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
| BONDS | CANCER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
HB 625 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition | ODESSA, CITY OF | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 771 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to funding for the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Arts & Humanities | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LAMAR UNIVERSITY
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 918 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1001 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries; changing taxes and fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | OUTSOURCING | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 1325 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1408 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1445 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of assets following the dissolution of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE
HB 1489 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to measures to enhance graduate medical education in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | GRADUATE STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS
HB 1502 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictions for students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA
HB 1903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of funds to campuses in the Blinn Junior College District service area.
House: Higher Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 1956 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Libraries & Librarians | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2138 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the online publication of information regarding campus expenditures made by junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2443 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the deposit of optometrist and therapeutic optometrist license fees in the University of Houston development fund for use by the University of Houston College of Optometry.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
HB 2621 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the board of trustees of the Blinn Junior College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational
HB 2624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the effects of default on a student loan administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on renewal of certain licenses.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | LOANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS | SUPREME COURT
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3027 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3245 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to qualified nonprofit corporations acting for and on behalf of two or more cities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Education--Higher--Finance
HB 3251 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
HB 3293 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to performance-based tuition limitations for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-KATY
HB 3492 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a permanent endowment to support the construction, acquisition, improvement, and equipping of buildings, facilities, and other improvements at public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3529 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar Institute of Technology.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3853 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to creation of the university research initiative 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
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE FUND
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
HCR 124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct a study to examine the jobs that college graduates are able to attain in their degree field within two years of graduation and how effective it may be to use this information to reappropriate funding to colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a permanent endowment to support the construction, acquisition, improvement, and equipping of buildings, facilities, and other improvements at public junior and community colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 3466 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1191.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of certain assets from the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association to the permanent fund supporting graduate medical education and the authority of the association to issue new policies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 21 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GIFTS & DONATIONS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 162 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | CANCER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
SB 778 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to performance-based tuition limitations for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE
SB 1312 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based online or other distance education baccalaureate degree programs at certain private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1455 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | Courts--Appellate | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1767 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | Courts--Appellate | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
SB 2042 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the board of trustees of the Blinn Junior College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational
SR 1059 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1191.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 25 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GRADUATE STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 204 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state and requiring a state agency that is undergoing review by the Sunset Advisory Commission to undergo a financial audit and submit a zero-based budget in connection with the review.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 437 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to career and technical education and workforce development grant programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 726 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public lower-division institutions of higher education to certain undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 1363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | BOND REVIEW BOARD | CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1370 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1526 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical science building for the El Paso campus of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO
HB 1527 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a clinical sciences building for the El Paso campus of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1610 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pharmacy school at The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE--TEMPLE
HB 1834 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public junior colleges to certain undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | DEBT | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Libraries & Librarians | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Interim Studies
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| Arts & Humanities | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Housing--Finance | Taxation--Sales
HB 2550 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the consolidation of the Higher Education Enrollment Assistance Program and the Higher Education Assistance Plan and the transfer of certain enrollment assistance duties to institutions of higher education and to measures to enhance medical education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | MIDLOTHIAN, CITY OF | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 2713 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to making auxiliary and institutional funds of a state institution of higher education subject to legislative appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2714 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a waiver of sovereign immunity by public institutions of higher education with respect to certain contracts paid using institutional funds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2715 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to institutional funds held by public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2753 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to excellence funding for health-related institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2765 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas competitive knowledge fund to support excellence at qualifying institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3028 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the use of the skills development fund and other funds available to the Texas Workforce Commission to support certain joint credit courses offered by school districts under agreements with lower-division institutions of higher education.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Labor--Workforce Development | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| CORRECTIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Law Enforcement | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 3198 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to suits for default on a student loan administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Libraries & Librarians | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 3265 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | STUDENT LOANS
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ELLIS COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 3828 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries; changing taxes and fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 16 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 26 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 30 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 31 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to formula funding for certain semester credit hours earned for dual course credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 490 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to the expiration of tuition equalization grant requirements for grants awarded before the 2005-2006 academic year.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 566 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pharmacy school at The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
SB 579 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects on the El Paso campus of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE--TEMPLE
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
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
| CORRECTIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Law Enforcement | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 1543 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1652 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 1887 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to excellence funding for health-related institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 42 83-1 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 20 83-1 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 43 83-1 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 8 83-2 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 11 83-2 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 19 83-2 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 5 83-3 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 11 83-3 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 15 83-3 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 9 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to student success-based funding for and reporting regarding public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 10 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant and to administration of the TEXAS grant program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 134 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 261 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Legislature
HB 358 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
HB 381 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the operation of a student health center of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 459 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to temporary limitations on the total amount of tuition charged to a student by a four-year public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 628 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| BONDS | City Government--General | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--School Districts | Highways | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 785 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to benefit private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | OUTSOURCING | Retirement Systems--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1001 82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of certain unclaimed money.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Property Interests--Personal Property | State Finances--Appropriations | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
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
| ABILENE, CITY OF | BRECKENRIDGE, CITY OF | BROWN COUNTY | BROWNWOOD, CITY OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHENS COUNTY | TAYLOR COUNTY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1237 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to Internet access to checking account transactions of a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 1460 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to measures to increase cost efficiency at public institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including the elimination of certain reporting and other requirements imposed on institutions or the coordinating board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1497 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the allocation of certain federal career and technical education funds.
House: Higher Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1515 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to temporary limitations on the total amount of tuition charged to a student by a four-year public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1630 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to funding the TEXAS grant program at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 1662 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1892 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain health-related institutions of The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1910 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Legislative Budget Board to disclose proposed discontinuation of funding for public institutions.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Resolutions--Rules | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2115 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2314 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2440 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the creation of a Texas Junior College System office.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2546 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the Texas emergency and trauma care education partnership program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Hospitals
HB 2626 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund and to one or more audits of the information necessary to establish eligibility for that distribution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2631 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the advanced research program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2688 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to tuition and scholarships and fee exemptions for certain members of the armed services and certain military veterans attending institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2898 82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the issuance of tuition revenue bonds for the University of Houston-Victoria.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3325 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain educational programs of Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
HB 3361 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to financial oversight of junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3499 82-0 (2011)
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Libraries & Librarians | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 3514 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to student eligibility for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3555 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the payment of impact fees by school districts and institutions of higher education.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--School Districts | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 3639 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public and higher education.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3721 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to formula funding for certain semester credit hours earned for dual course credit.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 5 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the administration and business affairs of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Purchasing--State
SB 164 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a fixed academic cost option for resident undergraduate students at general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 176 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to student eligibility for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 272 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 489 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| ABILENE, CITY OF | BRECKENRIDGE, CITY OF | BROWN COUNTY | BROWNWOOD, CITY OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | NOLAN COUNTY | STEPHENS COUNTY | SWEETWATER, CITY OF | TAYLOR COUNTY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 517 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the appropriation of certain unclaimed money.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Property Interests--Personal Property | State Finances--Appropriations | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 557 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 752 82-0 (2011)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to Internet access to checking account transactions of a public institution of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 794 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan | et. al.
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 850 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to formula funding for certain semester credit hours earned for dual course credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1067 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to funding the TEXAS grant program at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GIFTS & DONATIONS
SB 1152 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1304 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to requiring financial disclosure concerning reports prepared by public institutions of higher education for for-profit entities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1365 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1396 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to measures to increase cost efficiency at public institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including the elimination of certain reporting and other requirements imposed on institutions or the coordinating board.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1555 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1581 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to state fiscal matters, and certain administrative and business matters, related to public and higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Point of order sustained
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1624 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | Science & Technology
SB 1662 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the payment of costs associated with certain educational programs of Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 1672 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Libraries & Librarians | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 16 82-1 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SJR 2 82-1 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing an appropriation from the economic stabilization fund for education by a majority vote.
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 21 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public lower-division institutions of higher education to certain undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 51 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to measures to enhance and maintain the quality of state universities, including funding and incentives to support emerging public research universities, to the abolition of the higher education fund, to the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system, to the independent status of Lamar Institute of Technology, to research conducted by public universities and other state entities, and to the authorization of revenue bonds for certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 58 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 61 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to the statutory limitation imposed on certain university systems to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 101 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 103 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to health benefit plans for students at institutions of higher education and the operation of certain health benefit plans through student health centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Finance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 215 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to limitations on increases in fees and designated tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 335 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to stabilizing the amount of tuition charged to certain residents of this state by general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 364 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi | et. al.
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public lower-division institutions of higher education to certain undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 685 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public junior colleges to certain undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 713 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction of a recital hall and theater center at Texas State University--San Marcos.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Retirement Systems--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | SUDAN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 838 81-0 (2009)
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 1120 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to limitations on increases in designated tuition charged by certain general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1602 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the Round Rock Higher Education Center in Williamson County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | ROUND ROCK HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 1603 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the Round Rock Higher Education Center in Williamson County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | ROUND ROCK HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 1737 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1774 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the enrollment required for the University of North Texas System to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at the University of North Texas Dallas Campus.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1808 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to limitations on the total amount of tuition charged to a student by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1915 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Sam Houston State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FORENSIC TESTING | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1916 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Sam Houston State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Agriculture | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1957 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 1967 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain institutions of higher education as general academic teaching institutions and to the statutory limitation imposed on certain university systems to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 2106 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2300 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to benefit private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Retirement Systems--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2637 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of tuition and mandatory fees that a public institution of higher education may charge.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2805 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2812 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CURRICULUM EVAL. COMMITTEE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2951 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to appropriations to certain public junior colleges affected by Hurricane Ike.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2954 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing an increase in the student center fee at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2955 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 3418 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a student services center at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 3456 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the education and preparation of resident physicians.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3652 81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3714 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to public school career and technology education program curriculum and funding and to development of a list of high-demand occupations for career and technology education students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 3757 81-0 (2009)
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
| BONDS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 3790 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to performance incentive funding for public institutions of higher education and to recognition of certain student achievement on degree completion.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3837 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 3847 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a workforce training center at Lamar State College--Orange.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3848 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 4016 81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to the authorization of certain municipalities and counties to issue public securities for the financing of permanent improvements for use by an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Financial--General
HB 4021 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4149 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain studies and reports by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding achievable cost-saving measures and the use and availability of electronic textbooks at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Textbooks | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4150 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the collection and provision of information concerning public school career and technology education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology
HB 4169 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the administration and use of public or private funds designated for college scholarships.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4222 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to limitations on increases in designated tuition charged by general academic teaching institutions and a biennial report to the legislature regarding the operational costs of those institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 4236 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas - Pan American.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 4351 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the administration and operation of, and the participation of state employees in, the state's programs for prepaying or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TOMORROW FUND
HB 4374 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the approval of certain construction, repair, or rehabilitation projects at public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 4453 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the national research university fund and the allocation of amounts appropriated from the fund, the abolition of the higher education fund, and the institutional groupings established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4471 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the professional nursing shortage reduction program.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 4535 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the annual allocation of certain constitutional funds to eligible agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4567 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the research development fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 4608 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the higher education fund and the allocation and distribution of certain constitutional revenues to The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 4616 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to financial support and incentives for the development of national research universities and high-quality comprehensive regional universities and a review of the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
HCR 288 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Directing the governing boards of general academic teaching institutions to limit increases in total academic costs charged to resident undergraduate students for certain school years.
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HJR 139 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the national research university fund to enable emerging research universities in this state to achieve national prominence as major research universities and transferring the balance of the higher education fund to the national research university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | ROYALTIES
HR 2925 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 51.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 9 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to financial support and incentives for the development of national research universities and high-quality comprehensive regional universities and a review of the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 44 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the participation of students in funding awarded under the advanced research program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 104 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 105 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to limitations on increases in fees and designated tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 154 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the portion of designated tuition required to be set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 172 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to financial incentives and other assistance to develop and maintain excellence in specific programs and fields of study at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 174 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to accountability of institutions of higher education, including educator preparation programs, and online institution resumes for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 214 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to limitations on increases in the total amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 290 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation and implementation of the health professional education grant program.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 295 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a project that may be undertaken by a development corporation to promote higher education opportunities in this state.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 430 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to higher education facilities as authorized projects in a public improvement district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 597 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a molecular science building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Retirement Systems--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | SUDAN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 629 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain institutions of higher education as general academic teaching institutions and to the statutory limitation imposed on certain university systems to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 655 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the statutory limitation imposed on certain university systems to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1085 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a report to the legislature and the Legislative Budget Board regarding funding for campuses of public institutions of higher education located outside the United States.
House: Higher Education Senate: International Relations & Trade
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1110 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Placed on Major State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1146 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1269 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to setting aside for TEXAS grant funding tuition paid by students at campuses maintained by public institutions of higher education outside the United States.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1312 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to programs and funding to support adult and postsecondary education and workforce development at public junior colleges and public technical institutes.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| ADULT EDUCATION | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | SCHOLARSHIPS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1313 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the quality and accessibility of public school career and technical education programs and to assistance to students concerning postsecondary education and training.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1339 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston Multi-Cultural Studies and Classroom Complex.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 1343 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1443 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
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.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
SB 1560 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to university funding, including university funding for excellence, the national research university fund, the abolition of the higher education fund, and the institutional groupings established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1564 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to Tier One Challenge funding to support the development and enhancement of national research universities in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1603 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to requiring financial disclosure concerning reports prepared by public institutions of higher education for other entities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1765 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to financial assistance funded from the amounts of certain fees charged to students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1796 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the approval of certain construction, repair, or rehabilitation projects at public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/09
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1927 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a full TEXAS grant be awarded to each eligible applicant in an academic year.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 1941 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for prepaying or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TOMORROW FUND
SB 1942 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to performance incentive funding for public institutions of higher education and to recognition of certain student achievement on degree completion.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1952 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Weber, Randy
Relating to the authorization of certain municipalities and counties to issue public securities for the financing of permanent improvements for use by an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Financial--General
SB 1968 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation and operation of higher education enhancement districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
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
| BEAUMONT, CITY OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND
SB 2146 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the annual allocation of certain constitutional funds to eligible agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Placed on Major State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2186 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain nonprofit corporations that award college scholarships.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 2210 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 2237 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
SB 2240 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the financing of educational and related facilities by higher education facility authorities or nonprofit corporations performing the functions of those authorities and to the governance of certain higher education facility authorities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 2245 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eliminating certain reporting requirements of university systems and institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination
SB 2348 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
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, and to the administration of that corporation.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2409 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the higher education fund and the allocation and distribution of certain constitutional revenues to The University of Texas at Brownsville.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
SB 2430 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to public school finance and certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 2465 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with educational programs of the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/09
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN
SJR 35 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the national research university fund to enable emerging research universities in this state to achieve national prominence as major research universities and transferring the balance of the higher education fund to the national research university fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 38 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the Lamar Institute of Technology to participate in the allocation of certain constitutionally dedicated funds for capital improvements at agencies and institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
SR 1073 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 51.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 11 81-1 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 116 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to limitations on the number of courses that students may drop under certain circumstances at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 120 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to state funding and designated tuition charged for courses provided during off-peak hours at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 317 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a study regarding the issuance of revenue bonds for certain campuses and centers of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
HB 447 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Vetoed by the Governor
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 894 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1133 80-0 (2007)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the effect of changes in enrollment due to military service on state appropriations for public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1173 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 1185 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the sale of facilities of public institutions of higher education to real estate investment trusts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State
HB 1238 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a student health center at an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 1375 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to making an appropriation to The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for the purpose of supporting the Regional Academic Health Center.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | REGIONAL ACADEMIC HEALTH CENTER | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
HB 1650 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public lower-division institutions of higher education to certain undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1668 80-0 (2007)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund facilities at Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CENTER--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
HB 1775 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, WayneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the expansion of school of nursing facilities at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 1877 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a moratorium and other limitations on increases in designated tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2031 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the student enrollment required for the issuance of certain revenue bonds for facilities at the University of North Texas Dallas Campus.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2045 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to revenue from Texas State Rifle Association specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| Education--Higher--Finance | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2164 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a technology center grant program for rural counties.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural
HB 2173 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset Bills
HB 2235 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a technology center grant program for rural counties.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural
HB 2382 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2556 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2608 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to funding for applied research for a clean coal project or certain other projects for the generation of electricity from coal.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Energy--General | Environment--Air | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2974 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the manner of payment of higher education tuition and fees and to the repayment of emergency student loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2981 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the general deposit paid by a student to a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 3080 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to funding of the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3215 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 3291 80-0 (2007)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to a prohibition against the governing board of a public institution of higher education entering into certain contracts relating to permanent improvements at the institution.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Purchasing--State
HB 3522 80-0 (2007)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Texas at Brownsville Institute for Homeland Security and Emergency Management Integration Studies.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 3727 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the issuance of tuition revenue bonds for Sam Houston State University for facilities in Montgomery County.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3737 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public junior colleges to certain undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 3795 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to funds appropriated to institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3828 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to performance incentive funding for institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3900 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the Texas tomorrow fund II prepaid tuition unit undergraduate education program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HJR 95 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment directing state and local governmental entities that invest public funds to make investments that will benefit the Texas economy to the extent that it is possible to do so under a prudent investment strategy.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
| Education--Higher--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 85 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to a moratorium and other limitations on increases in designated tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 146 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of higher education enhancement districts; authorizing sales and use taxes and property taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
SB 212 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund facilities at Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from schedule
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CENTER--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
SB 260 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston Center for Mexican American Studies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Human Relations | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 356 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to contracts by governmental entities for construction projects and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 365 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation and implementation of the health professional education grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 469 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the creation by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a certificate of recognition for persons who contribute certain gifts or donations to public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 479 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a student health center at an institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Finance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 577 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the portion of designated tuition required to be set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 579 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a limitation on increases in the total amount of tuition and compulsory fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 902 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset Bills
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1029 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to performance incentive funding for institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1044 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to revenue from Texas State Rifle Association specialty license plates.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1052 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to tuition credits for students who complete the core curriculum at two-year public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1146 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to online performance reports for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1232 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the manner of payment of higher education tuition and fees and to the repayment of emergency student loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1233 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the general deposit paid by a student to a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees
SB 1377 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to studies and determinations by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding funding to accomplish the goals of the state master plan for public higher education "Closing the Gaps."
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1382 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the expansion of school of nursing facilities at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 1446 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the removal of indirect cost recovery fees from the list of items that must be accounted for as educational and general funds by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1603 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for student financial assistance awarded from designated tuition charged by institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1640 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the exemption from fees and tuition of certain persons at institutions of higher education; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1641 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to bonds issued in relation to that program.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1860 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot project regarding funding for professional nursing education programs offered by general academic teaching institutions and health-related institutions.
Senate: Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1900 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the Texas tomorrow fund II prepaid tuition unit undergraduate education program.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1940 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to educational programs and a collaborative educational initiative in the North Texas region.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIV OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER HEALTH INSTITUTES | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOOL OF PHARMACY | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1962 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Prairie View A&M University.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SJR 9 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a district created to provide local funding to support public institutions of higher education to impose an ad valorem tax if approved by the voters of the district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 18 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment extending the period of maturity for bonds and notes issued by certain higher education entities.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 57 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance educational loans to students and for authority to enter into bond enhancement agreements with respect to general obligation bonds issued for that purpose.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 61 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the continuation of the constitutional appropriation of money to certain higher education entities and for the appropriation and allocation of income from the higher education fund for the purpose of performing certain repairs or rehabilitation of permanent improvements at those entities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 310 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Salaries & Expenses
HB 321 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CENTER--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
HB 609 79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to tuition rebate incentives for persons who complete certain degree and certificate programs without excessive credit hours.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 797 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the Round Rock Higher Education Center in Williamson County.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | ROUND ROCK HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
HB 817 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to benefit private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | OUTSOURCING | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 893 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to access to funds appropriated for statewide adult education programs.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| ADULT EDUCATION | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Education--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 948 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Tarleton State University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1019 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 1031 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1101 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Tarleton State University Dairy Center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1172 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to policies and measures to promote timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 1295 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the construction of a fine arts and communications center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
HB 1296 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the construction of an undergraduate academic center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
HB 1297 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for infrastructure repairs and improvements.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
HB 1419 79-0 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 1427 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 1431 79-0 (2005)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Texarkana.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA
HB 1451 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructure and campus renovations at Midwestern State University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 1491 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Commerce.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE
HB 1504 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for West Texas A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1523 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American South Texas College Multi-Institution Teaching Center for certain purposes and exempting the property and projects financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 1524 79-0 (2005)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1525 79-0 (2005)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Woman's University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
HB 1537 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1618 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Lamar University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1667 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1712 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1713 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1736 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the College of Medicine of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
HB 1742 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
HB 1797 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth for campus expansion and construction of a public health education building.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1825 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1827 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2001 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2002 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2003 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2004 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the College of Medicine of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
HB 2078 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2091 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 2105 79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2115 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2116 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
HB 2118 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Baylor College of Dentistry of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2119 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2141 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
HB 2162 79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to hospital and clinic fees collected by certain public medical schools.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2189 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Lamar Institute of Technology.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2190 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Lamar State College--Port Arthur.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2192 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Lamar State College--Orange.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2204 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the sale of public educational facilities to real estate investment trusts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 2269 79-0 (2005)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds by The University of Texas System for an adult stem cell research center at the Texas Medical Center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2291 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2308 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Arlington and its engineering facilities.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2329 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Conference committee report filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2332 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the tuition rebate program for certain undergraduates at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2383 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2525 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to contracts by governmental entities for construction projects and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Vetoed by the Governor
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2543 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 2582 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College for certain purposes and exempting the property and projects financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2687 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2708 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2803 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the sale of facilities of public institutions of higher education to real estate investment trusts.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | TRUSTS
HB 3001 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the amount of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the allocation of those funds to those agencies and institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/05
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3011 79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 3034 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to a program to reduce the shortage of professional and vocational nurses through financial assistance from the Texas Enterprise Fund.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3068 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio-Downtown Campus Architecture Building.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3069 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio - Loop 1604 Campus Academic Building Phase IV.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3247 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to a program to promote research with economic development potential at certain institutions of higher education through financial assistance from the Texas Enterprise Fund.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 3447 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions to certain undergraduate students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
HCR 246 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 1172.
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 96 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide grants and loans for stem cell research.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STEM CELL RESEARCH
SB 34 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the governing board of a state university or state university system and to the tuition rebate program for certain undergraduates at certain state institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | STUDENT LOANS
SB 80 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the percentage of certain tuition set aside to fund financial assistance for resident undergraduate and graduate students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 156 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CENTER--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
SB 287 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 295 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 296 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the operation of Texas A&M University--San Antonio, including the student enrollment required for operation as an independent general academic teaching institution and supplemental funding of the university.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 354 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Tarleton State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 462 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Texarkana.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA
SB 470 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the portion of designated tuition set aside to fund financial assistance for resident undergraduate and graduate students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 608 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 613 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center facilities and infrastructure.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 635 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 700 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
SB 701 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Commerce.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE
SB 703 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas, the University of North Texas System Center at Dallas, and the Universities Center at Dallas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM CENTER AT DALLAS
SB 704 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 705 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 793 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructure and campus renovations at Midwestern State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 794 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 795 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Woman's University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
SB 855 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
SB 856 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the South Texas Research Tower.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
SB 857 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the Center for Academic Medicine and Clinical Research.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
SB 858 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the Faculty Office Building.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
SB 900 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Tyler.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 931 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American for construction and renovation to accommodate institutional growth.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 941 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 942 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 960 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to hospital and clinic fees collected by certain public medical schools.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 965 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds by The University of Texas System.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 981 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1012 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Arlington and its engineering facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1046 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for West Texas A&M University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1047 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1058 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
SB 1059 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Brownsville, The University of Texas--Pan American, and Texas State Technical College--Harlingen.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 1076 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio - Loop 1604 Campus Engineering Phase II.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1077 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio - Downtown Campus Architecture Building.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1078 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio - Loop 1604 Campus Academic Building Phase IV.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1079 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio - Downtown Campus Building Phase V.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1110 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1184 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an annual analysis and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding financial information submitted by institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1227 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to public and private postsecondary educational institutions, including enrollment in those educational institutions, payment of the costs of attending those educational institutions, and financial aid and other measures to assist students to pay those costs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1289 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to authorizing a state university to conduct a one-time lottery.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Governor | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1389 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a limitation on increases in the total amount of tuition and compulsory fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1475 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to prerequisites to an institution of higher education increasing designated tuition.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1484 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to general revenue appropriations to institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1502 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to improvements in and assessments of the status of higher education in this state and to the coordination of public institutions of higher education in this state.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1526 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1527 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M International University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1529 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to policies and measures to promote timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1553 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a program for alternative funding of Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) grants.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
SB 1554 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a limitation on increases in the total amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1694 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to financing authority for Texas Tech University System for improvements, construction, and acquisitions for academic buildings.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1695 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the allocation of those funds to those agencies and institutions.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1743 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 6 79-1 (2005)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 36 79-1 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 43 79-1 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 44 79-1 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 59 79-1 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 94 79-1 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 95 79-1 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
HB 96 79-1 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 103 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Baylor College of Dentistry of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 104 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the College of Medicine of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
HB 105 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 106 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
HB 107 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 108 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 109 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 110 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 111 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 112 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 113 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 114 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 3 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing school property taxes.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Human Services--Direct Assistance | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales
SB 5 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 6 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Appropriating money for the support of state government.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| Courts--Judges | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | MILITARY FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
SB 28 79-1 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 48 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American for construction and renovation to accommodate institutional growth.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 49 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
SB 50 79-1 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 53 79-1 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 54 79-1 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructure and campus renovations at Midwestern State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 55 79-1 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Woman's University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
SB 58 79-1 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 60 79-1 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 61 79-1 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M International University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 63 79-1 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 70 79-1 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas System Center at Dallas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM CENTER AT DALLAS
SB 73 79-1 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Commerce.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE
SB 74 79-1 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 80 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CENTER--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 81 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 82 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 83 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
SB 85 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 6 79-2 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 32 79-2 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 33 79-2 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
HB 34 79-2 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 35 79-2 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the sale of facilities of public institutions of higher education to real estate investment trusts.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 47 79-2 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 4 79-2 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 12 79-2 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 16 79-2 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructure and campus renovations at Midwestern State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 17 79-2 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Woman's University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
SB 18 79-2 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 23 79-2 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Arlington.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 24 79-2 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to appropriating money to support the operations and missions of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center--El Paso.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
SB 25 79-2 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 36 79-2 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA
HB 13 79-3 (2006)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 63 79-3 (2006)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to appropriations to pay for damages and disruptions suffered by Lamar University and its related institutions caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 113 79-3 (2006)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to payment of certain claims for indigent inmate defense.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 121 79-3 (2006)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 130 79-3 (2006)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 142 79-3 (2006)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 153 79-3 (2006)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 10 79-3 (2006)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Refer to s/c on Cap Fund for High Ed by Pres
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 15 79-3 (2006)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to an appropriation for the Permanent Higher Education Fund under Section 17(i), Article VII, Texas Constitution.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 23 79-3 (2006)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the costs of damages to Lamar University and its related institutions caused by Hurricane Rita; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Finance | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 40 79-3 (2006)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Senate: Finance
Refer to s/c on Cap Fund for High Ed by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 46 79-3 (2006)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in subcommittee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 11 79-3 (2006)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the continuation of the constitutional appropriation of money to certain higher education entities and for the allocation of income from the higher education fund to those entities, and extending the period of maturity for certain bonds and notes issued by those entities.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
HB 43 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the funding of and the making of grants by the Texas Council on Environmental Technology.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Environment--General | Health--General | Purchasing--State
HB 415 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to state funding of courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 531 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to tuition rebate incentives for persons who complete certain degree and certificate programs without excessive credit hours.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 741 78-0 (2003)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the powers of certain nonprofit corporations to finance facilities for an institution of higher education under the Higher Education Authority Act.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance
HB 898 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamilton, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the use of state travel services by public junior colleges and school districts.
House: Government Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | TRAVEL
HB 1211 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to financial assistance for certain intercollegiate athletes.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
HB 1308 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to a return on investment program for certain major state information technology projects.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| Education--Higher--Finance | ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE | Electronic Information Systems | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1635 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the uses of the telecommunications infrastructure fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1783 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1824 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to adjusting formula funding for certain institutions of higher education to account for differences between estimated and actual receipts of educational and general funds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1887 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to funds received by institutions of higher education to cover overhead expenses of conducting research.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 1912 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain research facilities of component institutions of The University of Texas System and exempting the facilities financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS
HB 1941 78-0 (2003)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to finance certain facilities and projects at certain public institutions of higher education and exempting the facilities and projects financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1961 78-0 (2003)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to the name of Southwest Texas State University.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY AT SAN MARCOS
HB 2508 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to exempting a student enrolled in a course for joint high school-junior college credit from the tuition charged by the junior college.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2522 78-0 (2003)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing authority for certain institutions of higher education for facilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM CENTER AT DALLAS
HB 2759 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain component institutions of The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
HB 2862 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to institutions of higher education, including the administration, operation, governance, and financing of those institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2885 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to tuition rates for certain undergraduate students at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2956 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to a franchise tax credit for oil and gas producers that make financial contributions to institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 3063 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the evaluation by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of requests by institutions of higher education for special item appropriations.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3064 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to tuition and other revenue charged or received by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 3321 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to finance biomedical research facilities and exempting the facilities financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
HB 3329 78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the issuance of bonds under the Higher Education Authority Act.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools
HB 3331 78-0 (2003)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a higher education authority or nonprofit instrumentality exercising the powers of a higher education authority to acquire, own, and operate facilities, to issue and execute bonds and other obligations, and to use the proceeds of those obligations for authorized purposes.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3350 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 3351 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for facilities acquisition and for the replacement of research and academic facilities lost in Tropical Storm Allison.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3513 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the higher education coordinating board and higher education funding formulas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3514 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to to an interim committee on higher education formula funding.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Interim Studies | Legislature
HB 3526 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the establishment of the research development fund to promote research at certain institutions of higher education and to the abolition of the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HCR 4 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to reflect certain factors in its basic formula funding recommendations.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 82 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the continuation of funding for capital improvements and acquisitions at The University of Texas at Arlington.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 98 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to appropriate money for public schools, public colleges and universities, and health and human services before appropriating money for other purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HR 1694 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3015.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 318 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a fee to fund women's athletic programs of The University of Texas System.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Chair
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | Women
SB 362 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston for recovery from Tropical Storm Allison recovery.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 415 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the powers of certain nonprofit corporations to finance facilities for an institution of higher education under the Higher Education Authority Act.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance
SB 571 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to conduct performance reviews of general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 609 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for recovery from Tropical Storm Allison.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 666 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the establishment of the matching excellence fund to promote research and develop excellence at certain institutions of higher education and to the abolition of the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 754 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of higher education enhancement districts; authorizing a sales and use tax or a property tax.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 800 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Relating to the financing authority of and to the establishment of certain general academic teaching institutions in The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT SAN ANTONIO | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
SB 928 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the name of Southwest Texas State University.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY AT SAN MARCOS
SB 932 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas to finance biomedical research facilities and exempting the facilities financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS
SB 950 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to reimbursement by school districts for developmental courses or programs taken by certain former district students at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 1139 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to instructional facilities of a junior college district and to state financial assistance for junior college instructional facilities and outstanding bonds.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Taxation--General
SB 1216 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center for biotechnology research and development facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
SB 1297 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to financing authority for certain institutions of higher education for facilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
SB 1365 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the use of state travel services by public junior colleges and school districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | TRAVEL
SB 1420 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for the replacement of research and academic facilities lost in Tropical Storm Allison.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 1485 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to tuition and fees charged by institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1486 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to funding of public institutions of higher education, including tuition rates that may be charged by those institutions.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1512 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the issuance of tuition revenue bonds by The University of Texas System for The University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1630 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, Bill | et. al.
Relating to overhead expenses of conducting research at institutions of higher education and the indirect cost reimbursement related to that research.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1652 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to institutions of higher education, including the administration, operation, governance, and financing of those institutions, and to certain security services provided to such institutions and certain other educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS
SB 1718 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to adjusting formula funding for institutions of higher education to account for differences between estimated and actual receipts of educational and general funds.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1755 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to finance biomedical research facilities and exempting the facilities financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
SB 1778 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the authority of a higher education authority or nonprofit instrumentality exercising the powers of a higher education authority to acquire, own, and operate facilities, to issue and execute bonds and other obligations, and to use the proceeds of those obligations for authorized purposes.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1855 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the establishment of the research development fund to promote research at certain institutions of higher education and to the abolition of the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1942 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to the name of Southwest Texas State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
SCR 71 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 1652.
Signed by the Governor
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Purchasing--State | Resolutions--Corrective | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SJR 2 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a portion of the annual distribution from the permanent university fund to be appropriated to support certain institutions in The University of Texas System.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 59 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the continuation of funding for capital improvements and acquisitions at The University of Texas at Arlington.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Chair
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SR 1034 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3015.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 35 78-1 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to support the Regional Academic Health Center.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | REGIONAL ACADEMIC HEALTH CENTER | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
HB 83 78-1 (2003)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for an academic building to support the center's educational programs in the city of El Paso.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 117 78-1 (2003)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to making an appropriation to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for completing building construction of the Regional Academic Health Center at The University of Texas School of Public Health--Brownsville Regional Campus.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | REGIONAL ACADEMIC HEALTH CENTER | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 49 78-1 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to making appropriations to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for purposes related to the center's programs in El Paso.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
SB 50 78-1 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for an academic building to support the center's educational programs in the city of El Paso.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 32 78-2 (2003)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to an appropriation to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for the purpose of attaining accreditation of a four-year medical school in El Paso and authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the center for an academic building to support the center's educational programs in El Paso.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 40 78-2 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to an appropriation to The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to support the Regional Academic Health Center.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | REGIONAL ACADEMIC HEALTH CENTER | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
HB 47 78-3 (2003)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for the purpose of attaining accreditation of a four-year medical school in El Paso and authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the center for an academic building to support the center's educational programs in El Paso.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 56 78-3 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to an appropriation to The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to support the Regional Academic Health Center.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | REGIONAL ACADEMIC HEALTH CENTER | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
HB 77 78-3 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an appropriation to Texas Southern University for the purpose of restoring university facilities damaged by Tropical Storm Allison.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 12 78-3 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for an academic building to support the center's educational programs in the city of El Paso.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 13 78-3 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to making appropriations to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for purposes related to the center's programs in El Paso.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 104 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 105 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 152 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to a pilot program to provide for reduced undergraduate tuition during a summer term or session at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
HB 323 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishing a center for border economic and enterprise development at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BORDER | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 658 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the revenues of public institutions of higher education and to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at those institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 733 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
HB 897 77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to certain programs to develop the technology workforce in Texas by supporting and promoting higher education in electrical engineering and computer science.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 963 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 1014 77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1212 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to installment payments of tuition and fees by a student enrolled for a summer session at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 1446 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a college savings plan for qualified higher education expenses.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Financial--Savings & Loans
HB 1465 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a pilot project for reduced tuition rates at certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1545 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the operation, regulation, administration, and financing of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| CREDIT CARDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 1672 77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to the eligibility of graduates of private high schools for higher education TEXAS grants.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 1753 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing The University of Texas--Pan American to establish an upper-division extension campus in Rio Grande City and to enter into a partnership agreement with a junior college district for lower-division courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 1799 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to long-range planning for higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1839 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to research and excellence funding at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 1938 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to education loans made or financed by a higher education authority or nonprofit corporation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Financial--General | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2323 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to repayment assistance for certain law school loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RURAL | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2356 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the deposit of a portion of royalties received by institutions of higher education from intellectual property to the credit of the general revenue fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | ROYALTIES
HB 2365 77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to funding to enable Prairie View A&M University to qualify for agricultural research, extension, and education matching funds, including federal agricultural research and extension formula funds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Tagged
| Agriculture | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2397 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report concerning the compensation received by part-time and full-time faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3050 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) II grant program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESS PROGRAM--TEXAS GRANT
HB 3075 77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to educational facilities financed under the Higher Education Authority Act.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance
HB 3138 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the costs of and reducing the need for remedial education of high school graduates.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3699 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the allocation of certain funds for institutions within the Texas State University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR UNIVERSITY
HCR 281 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the formulas used to allocate funds to institutions of higher education.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Higher--Finance | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 323 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 2323.
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | Resolutions--Corrective | STUDENT LOANS
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
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 75 77-0 (2001)
Author: Mowery, Anna | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate obsolete, archaic, redundant, and unnecessary provisions and to clarify, update, and harmonize certain provisions of the Texas Constitution.
House: Constitutional Revision, Select Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Agriculture | Constitutional Revision | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Courts--General | Courts--Personnel | Education--Higher--Finance | Legislature | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| Constitutional Revision | Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 1301 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 658.
Reported enrolled
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 254 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 353 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to certain programs to develop the technology workforce in Texas by supporting and promoting higher education in engineering and computer science.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 449 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the creation and administration of the research university fund and to eliminating the transfers to the higher education fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 555 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to a college savings plan for qualified higher education expenses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Financial--Savings & Loans | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 599 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to long-range planning for higher education.
Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 641 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the acquisition of goods and services by institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Purchasing--State
SB 706 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
SB 737 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to research and excellence funding at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 741 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of a public junior college to set reduced tuition rates.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 903 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the establishment and use of a women's athletic development fund and a study of women's athletic development practices at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | Women
SB 914 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to certain educational facilities and housing facilities owned by higher education authorities or by certain nonprofit entities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Housing--General
SB 1013 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to funding to enable Prairie View A&M University to qualify for agricultural research, extension, and education matching funds, including federal agricultural research and extension formula funds.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1101 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1465 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the operation, regulation, and administration of public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 1545 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: George, Kenn
Relating to the investment of the assets of certain funds of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ASSETS | AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance
SB 1567 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of the Emerging University excellence fund to promote research and excellence at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology
SB 1801 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the amount of tuition that a public institution of higher education must set aside for Texas Public Education Grants.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
SB 1820 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the acquisition and operation of a museum by Midwestern State University.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 1833 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the allocation of certain funds for institutions within the Texas State University System
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR UNIVERSITY
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
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 1195 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 658.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 208 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the establishment of a scholarship program to provide Texas high school students with scholarships to Texas institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 364 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Human Relations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 546 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the use of standardized test scores in making admissions determinations and in awarding scholarships and financial aid for certain persons at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 565 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of state research and technology funds on environmental issues in the border region.
House: Higher Education Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Finance | Environment--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 713 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) grant program and the Teach for Texas Grant Program; consolidating and revising financial aid, grant, and scholarship programs; and providing for the education, certification, and recruitment of teachers and faculty instructors.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS | STEVEN GONZALEZ PRISONER OF WAR HIGHER EDUCATION ACT
HB 725 76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to providing scholarships to classroom teachers pursuing advanced degrees or additional teacher certification.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1026 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to participation by private school students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 1131 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to funding women's athletic programs within The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | Women
HB 1330 76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE
HB 1346 76-0 (1999)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of a junior college branch campus maintenance tax by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Taxation--County
HB 1478 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to establishing a center for border economic and enterprise development at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Economic & Industrial Development | Education--Higher--Finance | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 1559 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the high priority program development fund to support vocational and technical education.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1615 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the acquisition of goods and services by certain medical and dental institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--General | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--State
HB 1762 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the issuance and sale of bonds and time warrants by school districts and the issuance of obligations and execution of credit agreements by certain school districts and junior college districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 1768 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of constitutional funds established to support institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1793 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 1882 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to approve formula funding for certain doctoral students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2070 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the administration and responsibilities of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health Services
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--Indigent Health Care | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
HB 2181 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing a recreational and wellness facility fee at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective with Fall Semester 1999
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 2865 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of the research university fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2976 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to cooperation between public and private entities and public schools and to franchise tax refunds for providing certain assistance in education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3109 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the creation and operation of a multicultural mathematics and science education cooperative to provide math and science training to Texas elementary school teachers and principals.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | MULTICULTURAL MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3284 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment and use of a women's athletic development fund and a study of women's athletic development practices at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3348 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to accounting for the receipt and expenditure of educational and general funds of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3571 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to student fees at The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
HB 3583 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving public junior college students.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HR 1091 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 713.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 1093 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Directing the House Committee on Higher Education to study and make recommendations on the calculation of college and university student grade point averages for courses retaken and to explore additional affordable fees for repeating courses.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1094 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1945.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 98 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to providing scholarships for students at institutions of higher education who meet certain academic and other requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 266 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to participation by private school students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 285 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of a scholarship program to provide Texas high school students with scholarships to Texas institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 299 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Senate: Education
Testimony taken in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE
SB 315 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to authorizing the use of certain prepaid tuition contracts to cover an additional period of attendance at an institution of higher education or attendance at a proprietary school.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 345 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the formula funding and tuition charged for certain excess credit hours of undergraduate students attending institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 481 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the purchase of library materials by certain institutions of higher education with constitutional funds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Libraries & Librarians
SB 584 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to establishing the Hope adult literacy grant program to be funded by revenue from a special lottery game.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | LITERACY | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 637 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the acquisition of goods and services by certain medical and dental units.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICTS | Health--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Purchasing--State | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 805 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the investment of the higher education fund.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 808 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to auditing and evaluating the deferred maintenance needs of state institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 980 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Longoria, John
Relating to the creation and operation of a multicultural mathematics and science education cooperative to provide math and science training to Texas elementary school teachers and principals.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | MULTICULTURAL MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1091 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the issuance and sale of bonds and time warrants by school districts and the issuance of obligations and execution of credit agreements by certain school districts and junior college districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 1449 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to programs to assist university students to become public school teachers, to provide loan repayment assistance to certain classroom teachers, and to provide funding for certain teacher certification programs.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1493 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of the research university fund.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 1527 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to authorization of prepaid tuition contracts for proprietary schools under the prepaid higher education tuition program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION PROGRAM
SB 1535 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rising Star Scholarship Program for deserving junior college and technical institute students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1596 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Texas State Technical College System.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 1601 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the operation of and the method for funding developmental education programs provided by institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1602 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to cooperation between public and private entities and public schools and to franchise tax refunds for providing certain assistance in education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1655 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the administration and responsibilities of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--Indigent Health Care | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
SB 1702 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a scholarship program to assist deserving students at public law schools who commit to practice law in certain public interest fields.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1716 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing a recreational and wellness facility fee at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 1780 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation of the high priority program fund to support vocational and technical education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1878 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional funds to certain institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General
SR 1086 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1945.
Record vote
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 1089 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 713.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 138 75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to authorization of the creation of Texas growth fund II.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development | Education--Higher--Finance | GROWTH FUND, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 538 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the distribution of general revenue appropriations to certain institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 683 75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to authorization of the creation of Texas growth fund II.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development | Education--Higher--Finance | GROWTH FUND, TEXAS
HB 1235 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Ethics | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND
HB 1488 75-0 (1997)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1531 75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the issuance of bonds under the Higher Education Authority Act.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY ACT
HB 1547 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1569 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 1884 75-0 (1997)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Midwestern State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2410 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a nursing and biomedical sciences facility at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 2412 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
HB 2413 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to certain bonds and notes issued by the board of regents of Texas Tech University.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
HB 2456 75-0 (1997)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to state funding for and tuition charged to certain undergraduate students who accumulate excessive credit hours and to the number of credit hours required in a degree program.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2478 75-0 (1997)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to state funding of certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance
HB 2539 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the special account to fund the Texas Real Estate Research Center.
House: Appropriations
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE RESEARCH CENTER, TEXAS
HB 2660 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to specialized license plates to support state institutions of higher education.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2780 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to standards for faculty teaching loads and class enrollment at public institutions of higher education and to related funding formula adjustments.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance
HB 3149 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the issuance of specially designed collegiate license plates.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3203 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed funds by nonprofit cooperative corporations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Financial--General
HJR 65 75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to continue the existence of the Texas growth fund.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in subcommittee
| Economic & Industrial Development | Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 574 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Relating to tuition revenue bonds for certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 592 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston-Downtown.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Ethics | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND
SB 696 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of bonds under the Higher Education Authority Act.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY ACT
SB 790 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds by Midwestern State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 961 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ratliff, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to state formula funding to an institution of higher education and tuition costs for certain resident doctoral students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1038 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of Texas Tech University to issue certain bonds and notes on behalf of Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
SB 1053 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.
Relating to authorization of the creation of Texas growth fund II.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Economic & Industrial Development | Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1093 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the use of state lottery revenue to fund the Texas tuition assistance grant program.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in subcommittee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | LOTTERIES
