89th Legislature: House and Senate Bills Relating to Higher Education in Texas

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89th Legislature
Bill # Author Description Filed Date
Vasut Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
González, Mary Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities. 11/12/2024
Hayes Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Walle Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. 11/12/2024
Gervin-Hawkins Relating to the offering of certain high school courses for which students may earn college credit. 11/12/2024
Howard Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. 11/12/2024
Cain Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Lujan Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. 11/12/2024
Hall Relating to the affidavit form provided by the Department of State Health Services for certain immunization exemptions. 11/12/2024
Menéndez Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. 11/12/2024
Menéndez Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Jones, Jolanda Relating to the withdrawal or revocation of an athletic scholarship by a public institution of higher education on the basis of a student athlete's injury, illness, or disability. 11/12/2024
Bucy Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Zaffirini Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child. 11/12/2024
Capriglione Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, or donations from certain foreign countries. 11/12/2024
Tepper Relating to the review, funding, and continuation of degree and certificate programs at public institutions of higher education based on certain performance standards. 11/12/2024
Lambert 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. 11/12/2024
Zaffirini Relating to performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program. 11/12/2024
Menéndez Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain activities not funded by state money provided by public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Leo Wilson Relating to the enrollment, including resident status and tuition rates, of certain persons, including persons not authorized to be present in the United States, in public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Tepper Relating to the review, funding, and continuation of degree and certificate programs at public institutions of higher education based on certain performance standards. 11/12/2024
Bucy Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. 11/12/2024
Bucy Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Lalani Relating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products on the campus of a public institution of higher education. 11/12/2024
Lalani Relating to signs posted by public institutions of higher education to facilitate the reporting of and to prevent incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. 11/12/2024
Walle Relating to the inclusion of the National Sexual Assault Hotline on certain student identification cards issued by a public institution of higher education. 11/12/2024
Bell, Cecil Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility. 11/12/2024
Shaheen Relating to a temporary teaching certificate for certain military service members and first responders. 11/12/2024
Cain Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from considering a student's immigration status for purposes of the institution's disciplinary process. 11/12/2024
Zwiener Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. 11/12/2024
Cole Relating to measures to prevent and respond to opioid-related drug overdoses, including policies and training regarding the use of opioid antagonists, at student residences on campuses of public institutions of higher education; providing immunity. 11/12/2024
Hinojosa Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund. 11/12/2024
Guillen Relating to measures to encourage the earning of credentials of value at public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Menéndez Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain activities not funded by state money provided by public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Middleton Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using certain private spaces; authorizing a civil penalty. 11/12/2024
Creighton Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty. 11/12/2024
Thompson Relating to the creation of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas. 11/12/2024
Moody Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at public or nonprofit hospitals be provided leave to undergo an annual comprehensive health examination.
11/12/2024
Capriglione Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, or donations from certain foreign countries. 11/12/2024
Guillen Relating to border protection agreements between this state and the United Mexican States. 11/12/2024
Lalani Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide applicants with certain information regarding eligibility for public health programs. 11/12/2024
Guillen Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain prosecuting attorneys who are employed as part of the border prosecution unit. 11/12/2024
Thompson Relating to the creation of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas. 11/12/2024
Vasut Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Guillen Relating to the allocation of the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System. 11/12/2024
Landgraf Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for making certain false reports and to restitution for emergency response costs associated with those false reports. 11/12/2024
Guillen Relating to the creation of the Institute for Chronic Wasting Disease Research. 11/12/2024
Talarico Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care. 11/12/2024
Tepper Relating to the review, funding, and continuation of degree and certificate programs at public institutions of higher education based on certain performance standards. 11/12/2024
Harris Davilla Relating to an annual study by the Texas A&M University Texas Real Estate Research Center of the purchase and sale of single-family homes by certain institutional buyers. 11/12/2024
Meza Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board concerning the long-term effects of regulating tuition rates and amounts charged by public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Guillen Relating to the interest rate for student loans issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 11/12/2024
Bucy Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Hayes Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Harrison Relating to requiring coursework in economics for an associate or baccalaureate degree program at a public institution of higher education. 11/12/2024
Bernal Relating to student access to certain academic records; authorizing a fee. 11/12/2024
Gervin-Hawkins Relating to creation by the Texas Historical Commission of a program to identify and restore Rosenwald Schools structures. 11/12/2024
Gervin-Hawkins Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state. 11/12/2024
Cain Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Morales, Eddie Relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College. 11/12/2024
Cole Relating to measures to prevent and respond to opioid-related drug overdoses, including policies and training regarding the use of opioid antagonists, at student residences on campuses of public institutions of higher education; providing immunity. 11/12/2024
Hinojosa Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain general academic teaching institutions. 11/12/2024
Hinojosa Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund. 11/12/2024
Thompson Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas and the Mental Health and Brain Institute Research Fund to provide funding for scientific research of mental health issues and human brain diseases and disorders. 11/12/2024
Lambert 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. 11/12/2024
Zaffirini Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program; authorizing a fee. 11/12/2024
Hall Relating to studies or surveys on children's sexual behavior conducted at or by a public primary or secondary school, a public institution of higher education, a prescription drug manufacturer, a research entity, or another person; creating criminal offenses; imposing civil penalties. 11/12/2024
Menéndez | Blanco | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Johnson | Zaffirini Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Menéndez Relating to establishing a social work recruitment and retention program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 11/12/2024
Menéndez Relating to the establishment of the Texas Emergency Aid for Public Postsecondary Students (TEAPPS) grant program for students at certain public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Menéndez Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care. 11/12/2024
Menéndez Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Menéndez Relating to reporting and providing information regarding discrimination and harassment based on race, color, or ethnicity at public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Menéndez Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
West Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain prosecuting attorneys who are employed as part of the border prosecution unit. 11/12/2024
Perry Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Zaffirini Relating to performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program. 11/12/2024
Zaffirini Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program; authorizing a fee. 11/12/2024
Cain Relating to tuition and fee bills or billing statements provided to students by public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Zaffirini Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for Two-Year Programs and the Texas Promise Grant Program for Four-Year Programs for certain students at public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Zaffirini Relating to conditions on the continued receipt of tuition and fee benefits at public institutions of higher education for senior citizens. 11/12/2024
Menéndez Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. 11/12/2024
Lopez, Rey Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the Texas military forces. 11/12/2024
Guillen Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. 11/12/2024
Zaffirini Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. 11/12/2024
Bucy Relating to the establishment of the Higher Education and Corrections Council. 11/12/2024
Cole Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics. 11/12/2024
Lujan Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. 11/12/2024
Zaffirini Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials. 11/12/2024
Morales, Christina Relating to requiring certain alert messages to be in English and Spanish. 11/12/2024
King Relating to the procedure for determining whether a student's violation of a public school's or public institution of higher education's student code of conduct was motivated by antisemitism. 11/13/2024
Bucy Relating to measures to address student hunger at postsecondary educational institutions. 11/13/2024
Eckhardt | Gutierrez Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. 11/13/2024
Olcott Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. 11/14/2024
Howard 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. 11/14/2024
Eckhardt | Cook | Flores | Menéndez | Parker 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. 11/14/2024
Eckhardt Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. 11/14/2024
Hinojosa Relating to the issuance of a transcript by a postsecondary educational institution to a student who is in default on certain student loans. 11/12/2024
Olcott Relating to the jurisdiction and enforcement of certain policies of certain international organizations. 11/13/2024
Curry Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system. 11/12/2024
Cain Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense. 11/12/2024
Curry Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. 11/12/2024
Cain Relating to tuition and fee bills or billing statements provided to students by public institutions of higher education. 11/12/2024
Toth Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to certain student records and conduct. 11/12/2024
Virdell Relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign entities by public institutions of higher education. 11/18/2024
Martinez Fischer Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain educational materials. 11/12/2024
Middleton Relating to requiring the approval of the governing board of a public institution of higher education for the hiring of certain institution employees. 11/21/2024
Capriglione Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to report certain information regarding gifts, grants, donations, and investments received from certain foreign sources. 11/21/2024
Capriglione Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones. 11/21/2024
Middleton Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by a public junior college. 11/21/2024
Hinojosa Relating to consideration of education-related income in determining eligibility of applicants for residential tenancies. 11/12/2024
Middleton Relating to the jurisdiction and enforcement of certain international organization policies. 11/22/2024
Tepper Relating to waivers and reductions of tuition and fees by institutions of higher education. 11/22/2024
Swanson Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using certain private spaces; authorizing a civil penalty. 11/12/2024
Cain Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. 11/26/2024
Kolkhorst Relating to requiring the consideration of standardized test scores as a factor in nonautomatic admissions decisions at certain public institutions of higher education. 12/02/2024
Tinderholt Relating to a study of the feasibility of using seawater desalination processes in Texas. 12/03/2024
Ashby Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for firefighters enrolled in certain courses at public institutions of higher education. 12/04/2024
González, Mary Relating to a study by Texas State University on the expected effects of future climate change in this state and the preparedness of this state to address those effects. 12/05/2024
Sparks Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions. 12/05/2024
Alders Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers. 12/05/2024
Kolkorst Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to post information regarding the compensation of certain employees and independent contractors on the institution's Internet website. 12/06/2024
Schwertner Relating to selection of statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League. 12/09/2024
Johnson Relating to measures to prevent and respond to opioid-related drug overdoses, including policies and training regarding the use of opioid antagonists, at student residences on campuses of public institutions of higher education; providing immunity. 12/09/2024
West Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarly research or creative works at public institutions of higher education. 12/13/2024
West Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarships provided by public institutions of higher education. 12/13/2024
West Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain charitable funds at public institutions of higher education. 12/13/2024
Lujan  Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. 12/16/2024
Leo Wilson Relating to a private civil cause of action against local entities and campus police departments that violate certain laws related to immigration enforcement. 12/17/2024
West Relating to prohibited student athlete name, image, and likeness agreements; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty. 12/18/2024
West Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans. 12/18/2024
Hughes Relating to service requirements of certain current or former members of the Texas National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education. 12/19/2024
Paxton Relating to performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program. 12/20/2024
Lozano Relating to eligibility for the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund grant program. 12/20/2024
Gates Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program. 12/23/2024
Shofner Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions. 12/20/2024
Eckhardt Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods. 1/06/2025
Kolkhorst Relating to providing in-person meeting requirements for governing boards of public institutions of higher education; authorizing a civil penalty. 1/07/2025
Menéndez Relating to Holocaust education and training provided to students enrolled at public schools and public institutions of higher education. 1/07/2025
Bucy Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care. 1/08/2025
Howard Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention. 1/08/2025
Menéndez Relating to measures to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities during an emergency situation at public postsecondary institutions. 1/09/2025
Eckhardt | Flores | Parker | Zaffirini Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics. 1/09/2025
Kolkhorst Relating to the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by certain special districts and voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate. 1/09/2025
Pattereson Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. 1/10/2025
Middleton Relating to the review, funding, and continuation of degree and certificate programs at public institutions of higher education based on certain performance standards. 1/10/2025
Menéndez Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities. 1/13/2025
Shaheen Relating to tenure and employment status at public institutions of higher education in this state. 1/13/2025
Leo Wilson Relating to performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program. 1/15/2025
Zaffirini Relating to a public institution of higher education's orientation on the institution's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policy. 1/15/2025
Leo Wilson Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education. 1/15/2025
Raymond Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the siblings of certain military personnel. 1/15/2025
Simmons Relating to a study regarding establishing a public medical school as a professional school of Texas Southern University. 1/16/2025
Dean Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers. 1/16/2025
Goodwin Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain child-care workers. 1/17/2025
Oliverson Relating to requiring coursework in nutrition at public medical schools. 1/22/2025
Flores Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities. 1/22/2025
Hughes Relating to a student's eligibility to participate in the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program. 1/24/2025
Creighton | Bettencourt | Campbell | Hagenbuch | Hinojosa, Adam | King | Middleton | Parker | Paxton elating to the establishment of an education savings account program. 1/28/2025
Bucy Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education. 1/24/2025
Martinez Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley. 1/24/2025
Blanco Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education. 1/24/2025
VanDeaver Relating to public higher education. 1/27/2025
Leo Wilson Relating to prohibiting discrimination and conduct motivated by antisemitism by public schools and institutions of higher education and providing antisemitism awareness training and instruction at those schools and institutions. 1/27/2025
Holt Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using certain private spaces; authorizing a civil penalty. 1/24/2025
Gámez Relating to a limitation on the location of a commencement ceremony held by a public institution of higher education. 1/28/2025
Louderback Relating to a tuition exemption for the children of certain law enforcement officers. 1/28/2025
Bumgarner Relating to the compensation and professional representation of certain students participating in University Interscholastic League activities or in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education. 1/29/2025
Howard Relating to methods to improve health profession-related career and technology education and dual credit programs offered by school districts. 1/29/2025
Bumgarner Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones. 1/29/2025
Eckhardt Relating to a study on the prevalence and tracking of heat-related deaths in this state. 1/29/2025
Vasut Relating to student fees at public institutions of higher education. 1/29/2025
Blanco Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso. 1/30/2025
Cortez Relating to the use of an epinephrine delivery device by certain entities. 1/30/2025
Johnson Relating to health benefits offered by institutions of higher education to students and their families. 1/30/2025
Blanco Relating to student union building fees at The University of Texas at El Paso. 1/30/2025
Bernal Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program. 1/30/2025
Harris Davilla Relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average. 1/31/2025
Harrison Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education. 1/31/2025
Kolkhorst Relating to participation in the governor's university research initiative. 1/31/2025
Middleton Relating to intercollegiate athletic competitions based on biological sex. 2/03/2025
Harrison Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in LGBTQ or DEI studies. 2/03/2025
Middleton Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education and employees of public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, donations, or investments from certain foreign entities. 2/03/2025
Middleton Relating to the procedure for resolving allegations of religious discrimination against a student at a public institution of higher education. 2/03/2025
Hall Relating to a required provision in certain governmental entity contracts regarding the carrying of handguns by license holders; providing civil penalties. 2/03/2025
Blanco Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at Sul Ross State University. 2/04/2025
Blanco Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso. 2/04/2025
Capriglione Relating to the procedure for determining whether a student's violation of a public school's or public institution of higher education's student code of conduct was motivated by antisemitism. 2/04/2025
GErvin-Hawkins Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals and establishing a legal paraprofessional licensing pilot program; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees. 2/04/2025
Dutton Relating to the oversight of Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. 2/04/2025
Leo Wilson Relating to granting charters to certain public and private institutions of higher education for open-enrollment charter schools. 2/04/2025
González, Mary Relating to requiring each public institution of higher education to designate a Title VI coordinator. 2/04/2025
Blanco Relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College. 2/04/2025
Hughes Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that make contributions to employees' Texas 529 plans. 2/04/2025
Reynolds Relating to funding for agricultural research and programs at Texas A&M University and Prairie View A&M University. 2/05/2025
Slawson Relating to the flying and display of flags by public schools. 2/05/2025
Simmons Relating to a grant program for living expenses for certain students enrolled at public institutions of higher education. 2/05/2025
Bucy Relating to student access to certain academic records held by a public institution of higher education or career school or college; authorizing fees. 2/05/2025
Simmons Relating to a study regarding the education and retention of obstetricians and gynecologists in this state. 2/05/2025
Simmons Relating to medical education coursework in cultural competence and implicit bias. 2/05/2025
Hinojosa, Adam Relating to eligibility for the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund grant program. 2/05/2025
Harris Relating to a prohibition on public institutions of higher education requiring students to enroll in certain courses to complete a certificate or degree program, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, funding such courses using state appropriations, or requiring related faculty practices, and to freshman student orientation at those institutions. 2/06/2025
Middleton Relating to charter schools, including the admission, enrollment, and employment policies of and the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. 2/06/2025
Miles Relating to establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council. 2/06/2025
Orr Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain nurses employed by a long-term care facility. 2/06/2025
Hagenbuch Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the Texas military forces. 2/06/2025
Eckhardt Relating to the flaring and venting of methane gas on land dedicated to the permanent university fund. 2/07/2025
Cain Relating to prohibiting certain dealings with foreign adversaries by public schools and public institutions of higher education; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses. 2/07/2025
Hughes Relating to providing information to undergraduate students regarding certain fixed or flat tuition rates provided by certain public institutions of higher education. 2/07/2025
Lopez, Ray Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the Texas military forces. 11/12/2024
Creighton Relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average. 2/10/2025
Hall Relating to the provision of certain public benefits and services to persons not lawfully present in the United States. 2/10/2025
Bowers Relating to the task force on racial diversity in the nursing workforce. 2/11/2025
Bhojani Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education. 2/11/2025
Middleton Relating to college entrance examinations considered for admission to certain public institutions of higher education. 2/12/2025
Zwiener Relating to the protection of free speech rights at institutions of higher education, including the prosecution of the offenses of trespass, damage, and defacement at certain institutions of higher education, and criminal trespass. 2/12/2025
Birdwell Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by the Texas State Technical College System. 2/12/2025
Dutton Relating to the apprenticeship system of adult career and technology education. 2/13/2025
Hughes Relating to establishing the Higher Education Research Security Council. 2/13/2025
Capriglione Relating to the development of a state information technology apprenticeship credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce. 2/13/2025
Howard Relating to including nursing school applications in a consolidated application service. 2/14/2025
Creighton Relating to a limit on the number of athletic scholarships that may be awarded to foreign students by a public institution of higher education. 2/14/2025
Perez, Vincent Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso. 2/14/2025
Howard Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of implementing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements. 2/14/2025
Guerra Relating to a plan by the Department of State Health Services to establish and improve tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs for health care professionals serving border communities. 2/14/2025
Perez, Vincent Relating to student union building fees at The University of Texas at El Paso. 2/14/2025
Patterson Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degree programs. 2/14/2025
Hagenbuch Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education. 2/14/2025
Isaac Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel. 2/14/2025
Dutton Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for certain lower-division students enrolled at Texas Southern University or Prairie View A&M University. 2/14/2025
Plesa Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. 2/14/2025
Johnson Relating to the establishment of a housing assistance pilot program to assist certain students enrolled in public junior colleges. 2/14/2025
Tepper Relating to the name and function of the rural veterinarian incentive program. 2/18/2025
Parker Relating to a cancer clinical trial participation program. 2/18/2025
Alders Relating to requirements for courses in the core curriculum adopted by public institutions of higher education. 2/18/2025
González, Mary Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education. 2/18/2025
Zaffirini Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the siblings of certain military personnel. 2/18/2025
Reynolds Relating to the admission of nonresident undergraduate and graduate students to public institutions of higher education. 2/19/2025
Paul Relating to measures to support the enrollment of students with a nontraditional secondary education at public institutions of higher education, including eligibility for certain student financial assistance programs. 2/19/2025
Richardson Relating to the admission of persons holding certain nonimmigrant visas to public institutions of higher education. 2/19/2025
Guerra Relating to fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education. 2/19/2025
Kolhorst Relating to measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program 2/19/2025
Campbell Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students. 2/19/2025
Howard Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in coordination with other state agencies on the feasibility of developing clinical sites for nursing students. 2/19/2025
West Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 2/19/2025
Blanco Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at public or nonprofit hospitals be provided leave to undergo an annual comprehensive health examination. 2/19/2025
Harless Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers. 2/19/2025
Parker Relating to health benefits offered by institutions of higher education to students and their families. 2/19/2025
West Relating to participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program. 02/19/2025
Paxton Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degree programs. 2/19/2025
Howard Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain state employees. 2/19/2025
Leo Wilson Relating to the consideration of an alternative assessment instrument score in undergraduate admissions at certain public institutions of higher education. 2/20/2025
Darby Relating to a limit on the number of athletic scholarships that may be awarded to foreign students by a public institution of higher education. 2/20/2025
Green Relating to the view of the State Capitol. 2/20/2025
Bettencourt Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including the establishment of a faculty council or senate and the decision-making authority of public institutions of higher education. 2/20/2025
Lambert 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 repealing the limitation on the allocation to that system and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education. 2/20/2025
Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy" Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records. 2/20/2025
Hall Relating to restricting research on potentially pandemic pathogens in this state; creating a civil penalty. 2/20/2025
Kolhorst Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living. 2/20/2025
Huffman Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue. 2/20/2025
Buckley Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program. 2/20/2025
Guerra Relating to establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a geothermal energy workforce education and training initiative. 2/20/2025
Schwertner Relating to the authority of the board of regents of the Texas A&M University System to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip utility systems located on university system property. 2/20/2025
Johnson Relating to certain energy consumption goals for institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities. 2/20/2025
Darby Relating to a limit on the number of athletic scholarships that may be awarded to foreign students by a public institution of higher education. 2/20/2025
Hickland Relating to the automatic admission of students to general academic teaching institutions. 2/21/2025
Swanson Relating to intercollegiate athletic competitions based on biological sex. 2/21/2025
Metcalf Relating to the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, including the college's eligibility to participate in certain programs. 2/21/2025
Zaffirini | Parker Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program. 2/21/2025
Morales, Christina Relating to carbon monoxide detectors in certain properties. 2/21/2025
Slawson Relating to the creation of the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. 2/21/2025
Isaac Relating to the use of a public school or institution of higher education as a polling place. 2/21/2025
Zaffirini | Parker Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state. 2/21/2025
Tepper Relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education. 2/24/2025
King Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a member of the governing board of an institution of higher education, the chief executive officer of the institution, or the chief executive officer of a university system. 2/24/2025
Gerdes Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty. 2/24/2025
Leo Wilson Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a health benefit plan offered under the state employees group benefits program. 2/24/2025
Birdwell Relating to the creation of the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. 2/24/2025
Lowe Relating to a prohibition on vaccination mandates. 2/25/2025
Reynolds Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education. 2/25/2025
Allen Relating to certain duties of a public institution of higher education in relation to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 2/25/2025
Reynolds Relating to the establishment of a higher education consortium for civic education and a grant program for that consortium. 2/25/2025
Birdwell 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 repealing the limitation on the allocation to that system and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education. 2/25/2025
Zaffirini Relating to the use of an epinephrine delivery device by certain entities. 2/25/2025
Perry Relating to a study by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center on health, nutrition, physical activity, and chronic health issues in this state. 2/25/2025
Bowers Relating to the mission of governing boards of public institutions of higher education. 2/25/2025
Huffman Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program. 2/25/2025
Campbell Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program. 2/25/2025
Tinderholt Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of integrating into the electric grid facilities that use nuclear energy to generate electricity. 2/26/2025
Blanco | Parker Relating to designating the Windham School District to provide postsecondary education to students of the district. 2/26/2025
Villalobos Relating to prohibiting a fee for the issuance of an official transcript by a public institution of higher education. 2/26/2025
Tinderholt Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from setting aside a portion of designated tuition for student financial assistance. 2/26/2025
Jones, Venton Relating to inquiries into the criminal and disciplinary history of an applicant for undergraduate admission to a public institution of higher education. 2/27/2025
Menéndez Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education. 2/27/2025
Middleton Relating to measures to support the enrollment of students with a nontraditional secondary education at public institutions of higher education, including eligibility for certain student financial assistance programs. 2/27/2025
Parker Relating to the health care professional education fund. 2/27/2025
Parker Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Health Care Workforce Education Fund to provide funding to eligible institutions of higher education to address Texas' health care workforce needs and drive the state economy. 2/27/2025
Perez, Vincenet Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County. 2/27/2025
Parker | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Flores | Kolkhorst | Middleton Relating to measures to prevent espionage and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education. 2/27/2025
Perry Relating to the participation of certain juvenile justice entities in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. 2/27/2025
Creighton Relating to public higher education. 2/28/2025
Miles Relating to the issuance of a transcript by a public institution of higher education to a student who fails to pay certain student fees. 2/28/2025
Hull Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living. 2/28/2025
Slawson Relating to the creation of the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. 2/28/2025
Tinderholt Relating to prohibiting consideration of certain factors regarding student financial assistance by public institutions of higher education. 2/28/2025
Middleton | Schwertner Relating to the resident status, tuition rates, and certain financial support for students enrolled at public institutions of higher education, including students not lawfully present in the United States. 3/03/2025
Hancock Relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education. 3/03/2025
McLaughlin Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies. 3/03/2025
Smithee Relating to the maximum number of nonresident scholarship students permitted to pay resident tuition and fees at certain public institutions of higher education. 3/03/2025
Sparks Relating to the maximum number of nonresident scholarship students permitted to pay resident tuition and fees at certain public institutions of higher education. 3/03/2025
Paul Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center. 3/03/2025
Shofner Relating to requiring a sworn statement by certain foreign students enrolled at or employees of public institutions of higher education. 3/04/2025
Frank Relating to a student's eligibility to participate in the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program. 3/04/2025
Morales, Eddie Relating to additional state aid for school districts for the provision of certain prekindergarten classes. 3/04/2025
Schwertner Relating to the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, including the college's eligibility to participate in certain programs. 3/04/2025
Reynolds Relating to the creation of the Texas Southern University College of Dentistry at Texas Southern University. 3/04/2025
Shofner Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from providing instruction regarding the use of gender pronouns. 3/04/2025
Reynolds Relating to the creation of the Texas Southern University College of Medicine at Texas Southern University. 3/04/2025
Plesa Relating to requiring training in the importance of mental and physical health as a requisite for certain medical degrees. 3/04/2025
Dyson Relating to the authority of the board of regents of the Texas A&M University System to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip utility systems located on university system property. 3/04/2025
Plesa Relating to the provision of contraception to students at public institutions of higher education. 3/04/2025
Zaffirini Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans. 3/04/2025
Ashby Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students. 3/05/2025
Villalobos Relating to individuals who are considered opportunity youth for purposes of administering certain federal workforce development funds. 3/05/2025
Creighton Relating to a policy prohibiting antisemitism at public institutions of higher education. 3/05/2025
Moody Relating to requiring an opportunity for an annual physical examination for certain students, interns, residents, and fellows enrolled in or receiving residency training or clinical education from public and private medical schools and graduate medical education programs. 3/05/2025
Zaffirini Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of implementing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements. 3/05/2025
Bettencourt Relating to the reporting of data relating to postsecondary education and workforce trends by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission, to performance tier funding under the public junior college finance program, and to a biennial regional labor demand assessment by the coordinating board. 3/05/2025
Manuel | Phelan Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by certain component institutions of the Texas State University System. 3/06/2025
Hinojosa, Adam Relating to training requirements for certain governing bodies and administrators of public schools and making publicly available information regarding the expenditure of money by those public schools. 3/06/2025
Walle Relating to the establishment of the supporting life pilot program as part of the Thriving Texas Families Program. 3/06/2025
Button Relating to the waiver of license renewal fees for certain instructors in high-demand fields at public institutions of higher education. 3/06/2025
Middleton Relating to the waiver of license renewal fees for certain instructors in high-demand fields at public institutions of higher education. 3/06/2025
Huffman Relating to a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in this state. 3/06/2025
Hughes Relating to protection for certain individuals' use of terms consistent with biological sex. 3/06/2025
Bell, Keith Relating to the recognition of career and technology education programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. 3/06/2025
Morales, Christina Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at a public institution of higher education or a career school or college for a student meeting certain income and grade requirements. 3/06/2025
Lalani Relating to the participation of certain juvenile justice entities in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. 3/06/2025
Hunter Relating to services provided to foster youth transitioning to independent living, including transitional living services and Medicaid eligibility. 3/06/2025
Bucy Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education. 1/24/2025
González, Mary Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education. 2/18/2025
West Relating to prohibited student athlete name, image, and likeness agreements; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty. 3/07/2025
Wilson Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money. 3/07/2025
Bonnen Relating to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program 3/07/2025
Huffman Relating to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program. 3/07/2025
Harris Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board. 3/07/2025
Lalani Relating to providing certain students in this state with career opportunities in state agencies through the Texas pathways program. 3/07/2025
Meyer Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits. 3/07/2025
Howard Relating to certain duties of the Texas Board of Nursing and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in relation to the reporting and publication of nursing program clinical site data. 3/07/2025
Parker Relating to certain duties of the Texas Board of Nursing and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in relation to the reporting and publication of nursing program clinical site data. 3/07/2025
VanDeaver Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties. 3/07/2025
Anchía Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. 3/07/2025
West Relating to participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program. 3/07/2025
Parker Relating to the recognition of career and technology education programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. 3/07/2025
Huffman Relating to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program. 3/07/2025
Cook Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention. 3/07/2025
Hughes Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers. 3/07/2025
Hughes Relating to requirements for courses in the core curriculum adopted by public institutions of higher education. 3/07/2025
Kolkhorst Relating to the authorization for and approval of certain nursing programs offered by private postsecondary educational institutions or for-profit entities. 3/07/2025
Plesa Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote. 3/07/2025
Tepper Relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education. 3/10/2025
Darby Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a member of the governing board of an institution of higher education, the chief executive officer of the institution, or the chief executive officer of a university system. 3/10/2025
Creighton Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund, the Texas University Fund, or money held by a public institution of higher education in financial companies that boycott certain energy companies. 3/10/2025
Leo Wilson Relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign sources by public schools and public institutions of higher education; providing administrative penalties. 3/10/2025
Shofner Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class. 3/10/2025
Shofner Relating to postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting by governmental entities. 3/10/2025
Vasut Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property of a charitable organization that provides financial support for medical care at certain institutions of higher education. 3/10/2025
Sparks Relating to an exemption from certain immunization requirements for medical and veterinary students. 3/10/2025
Bettencourt Relating to coordination between teaching hospitals and medical schools regarding student field-based experience placements and to preference in those placements. 3/10/2025
Hall Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property of a charitable organization that provides financial support for medical care at certain institutions of higher education. 3/10/2025
Reynolds Relating to initiatives for first-generation students, low-income students, or underserved student populations at public institutions of higher education. 3/10/2025
Howard Relating to scholarly research and grant applications at public institutions of higher education. 3/10/2025
Parker Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care. 3/10/2025
Parker Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command as a component institution of The University of Texas System and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources. 3/10/2025
McLaughlin Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain physicians employed as county medical examiners. 3/10/2025
Davis, Yvonne Relating to the urban scholarship; enforcement and authorizing penalties. 3/10/2025
Davis, Aicha Relating to allowing a dual credit course to be offered through remote instruction under a school district's college credit program. 3/11/2025
Hinijosa, Adam Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to waive fees for admission applications submitted to public institutions of higher education during certain periods. 3/11/2025
Creighton Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate the awareness and application of public high school students into institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form. 3/11/2025
Alvarado Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain intercollegiate athletics teams; creating criminal offenses. 3/11/2025
McLaughlin Relating to disorderly or threatening behavior and measures by public schools and institutions of higher education to prevent that behavior; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense. 3/11/2025
Shofner Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from providing funding to a student organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. 3/11/2025
Dutton Relating to postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting by governmental entities. 3/11/2025
Ward Johnson Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education. 3/11/2025
Shofner Relating to a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in this state. 3/11/2025
Miles Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute. 3/11/2025
Capriglione Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command as a component institution of The University of Texas System and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources. 3/11/2025
Davis, Aicha Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain activities for veterans or persons with disabilities provided by public institutions of higher education and to reporting regarding those activities. 3/11/2025
Geren Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses. 3/11/2025
González, Mary Relating to removing the requirement of provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for Texas Task Force 1 members and members of intrastate fire mutual aid system teams and regional incident management teams. 3/11/2025
Bettencourt | Huffman Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses. 3/11/2025
Hinijosa, Adam Relating to a prohibition on certain persons supporting terrorist activity at public institutions of higher education. 3/11/2025
Creighton Relating to the preparation and certification of public school educators, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program. 3/11/2025
Miles Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care. 3/11/2025
Paxton Relating to transparency regarding requirements to complete a certificate or degree program at a public institution of higher education. 3/11/2025
Shofner Relating to the eligibility of children and other dependents of certain military personnel or veterans for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education. 3/11/2025
Howard Relating to the establishment of the Texas First Generation Matching Grant Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education. 3/11/2025
Bhojani Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a pilot program to train workers for careers in energy-efficient technologies. 3/11/2025
Leo Wilson Relating to student discretion to use an alternative assessment instrument as part of their undergraduate admissions process. 3/12/2025
Lalani Relating to requiring the consideration of standardized test scores as a factor in nonautomatic admissions decisions at certain public institutions of higher education. 3/12/2025
Shaheen Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, the powers and duties of a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment of the Office of Excellence in Higher Education. 3/12/2025
Kolkhorst | Bettencourt Relating to the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System. 3/12/2025
Johnson Relating to student access to certain academic records held by a public institution of higher education or career school or college; authorizing fees. 3/12/2025
Morgan Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute. 3/12/2025
Martinez Relating to the requirements for certain emergency medical services certification providers; authorizing a fee. 3/12/2025
Bonnen Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative. 3/12/2025
Dorazio Relating to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. 3/12/2025
Troxclair Relating to provisions of state law requiring diversity. 3/12/2025
Kolkhorst Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative. 3/12/2025
Campbell Relating to provisions of state law requiring diversity. 3/12/2025
Hancock Relating to a report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses. 3/12/2025
Perry Relating to the establishment of the task force on disability policy. 3/12/2025
Kitzman Relating to the design-build method for certain government construction projects. 3/12/2025
Hefner Relating to identification of and sanctions against certain foreign actors. 3/13/2025
Wilson Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate the awareness and application of public high school students into institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form. 3/13/2025
Menéndez Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding standardizing transcripts for public schools. 3/13/2025
Kolkhorst Relating to including nursing school applications in a consolidated application service. 3/13/2025
Kolhorst Relating to education programs to enable certain students and advanced practice registered nurses to practice medicine in certain rural counties and physician delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. 3/13/2025
Reynolds Relating to the tenure and employment of faculty members at certain public institutions of higher education. 3/13/2025
Creighton Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, the powers and duties of a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment of the Office of Excellence in Higher Education. 3/13/2025
Creighton Relating to the duties of tenured faculty at public institutions of higher education. 3/13/2025
Creighton Relating to restricting remote work by employees of public institutions of higher education. 3/13/2025
Shofner Relating to prohibiting public and private institutions of higher education from accepting federal funding for embryonic or fetal stem cell research. 3/13/2025
Garcia, Josey Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for former foster children with intellectual disabilities to attend comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs at a public institution of higher education. 3/13/2025
Creighton Relating to certain requirements and penalties regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at a medical and dental unit. 3/13/2025
Hughes Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from providing benefits to a student organization that receives financial support from an entity of concern. 3/13/2025
Wilson Relating to measures to protect public institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; providing civil and administrative penalties; increasing a criminal penalty. 3/13/2025
Hefner Relating to identification of and sanctions against certain foreign actors. 3/13/2025
Davis, Yvonne Relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to benefit private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries. 3/13/2025
Wilson Relating to establishing the Child-Care Professional Pathway program. 3/13/2025
Shaheen Relating to a policy prohibiting antisemitism at public institutions of higher education. 3/13/2025
Creighton Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, the powers and duties of a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment of the Office of Excellence in Higher Education. 3/13/2025
Hughes Relating to measures to protect public institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; providing civil and administrative penalties; increasing a criminal penalty 3/13/2025
Middleton Relating to the accreditation of postsecondary educational institutions; authorizing fees. 3/13/2025
Paxton Relating to establishing the Child-Care Professional Pathway program. 3/13/2025
Middleton Relating to a prohibition on public institutions of higher education requiring students to enroll in certain courses to complete a certificate or degree program, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, funding such courses using state appropriations, or requiring related faculty practices, and to freshman student orientation at those institutions. 3/13/2025
Shofner Relating to an exemption from certain immunization requirements for medical and veterinary students. 3/13/2025
Parker | Kolkhorst | Perry Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons who provide services in relation to the deceased; creating a criminal offense and increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense; expanding the application of a fee. 3/13/2025
Thompson Relating to a peer support network for first responders. 3/13/2025
Capriglione Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative. 3/13/2025
Landgraf Relating to the eligibility of a charitable organization for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the organization's property if the organization provides for the organized solicitation and collection for distributions through gifts, grants, and agreements to nonprofit charitable, education, religious, and youth organizations that provide direct human, health, and welfare services. 3/13/2025
Wilson Relating to establishing the Higher Education Research Security Council. 3/13/2025
Olcott Relating to reports by certain public institutions of higher education on fraud, waste, and abuse involving state resources. 3/13/2025
Harris, Davila Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education. 3/13/2025
Bowers Relating to the Breakthrough Program. 3/13/2025
Wilson Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to waive fees for admission applications submitted to public institutions of higher education during certain periods. 3/13/2025
Morales, Eddie Relating to the establishment of a law enforcement academy in Eagle Pass. 3/13/2025
Bell, Keith Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities. 3/13/2025
Leach Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to award certain course credit for a dual credit course in computer science. 3/13/2025
Garcia, Josey Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for former foster children with intellectual disabilities to attend comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs at a public institution of higher education. 3/13/2025
Campbell Relating to requiring foreign language credit opportunities for students enrolled in study abroad programs offered by certain institutions of higher education in this state. 3/13/2025
West Relating to requiring certain disclosures as part of certain. 3/13/2025
Middleton Relating to the accreditation of law schools in this state. 3/13/2025
Middleton Relating to the accreditation of postsecondary educational institutions; authorizing fees. 3/13/2025
Creighton Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. 3/13/2025
Muñoz Relating to the governing board of certain junior college districts. 3/13/2025
Muñoz Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate of certain junior college districts. 3/13/2025
Hinojosa, Adam Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote. 3/13/2025
Bettencourt Relating to the calculation of the petition election tax rate for certain taxing units and the ability of the voters to petition for an election to determine whether to reduce the ad valorem tax rate adopted by those taxing units to the petition election tax rate. 3/13/2025
Wilson Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to waive fees for admission applications submitted to public institutions of higher education during certain periods. 3/13/2025
Bonnen Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state. 3/14/2025
Menéndez Relating to an exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who achieve certain scores on the PSAT. 3/14/2025
Hancock Relating to the compensation and professional representation of certain students participating in University Interscholastic League activities or in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education. 3/14/2025
Bonnen Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education. 3/14/2025
Bryant Relating to payroll deductions for employees of a public university system or institution of higher education. 3/14/2025
West Relating to payroll deductions for employees of a public university system or institution of higher education. 3/14/2025
Louderback Relating to the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System. 3/14/2025
Wilson Relating to the health care professional education fund. 3/14/2025
Darby Relating to the procedure for the adoption by the board of regents of The University of Texas System of a rate and damage schedule for the management of university land. 3/14/2025
Wilson Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Health Care Workforce Education Fund to provide funding to eligible institutions of higher education to address Texas' health care workforce needs and drive the state economy. 3/14/2025
Wilson Relating to the diploma designation of an institution of higher education. 3/14/2025
Bucy Relating to racial discrimination in voting. 3/14/2025
Cunningham Relating to designating the Windham School District to provide postsecondary education to inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 3/14/2025
Walle Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the University of Houston. 3/14/2025
Bonnen Relating to the establishment of the STEM Excellence Graduate Fellowship Program. 3/14/2025
Bucy Relating to the establishment of the State Blockchain Technology Pilot Program by the Department of Information Resources. 3/14/2025
Creighton Relating to the diploma designation of an institution of higher education. 3/14/2025
Bettencourt Relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign sources by public schools and public institutions of higher education; providing civil penalties. 3/14/2025
Flores Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies. 3/14/2025
Miles Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the University of Houston. 3/14/2025
Miles Relating to the establishment of the supporting life pilot program as part of the Thriving Texas Families Program. 3/14/2025
Campbell Relating to the protection from adverse action against public schools and institutions of higher education for permitting religious organizations use of facilities. 3/14/2025
Menéndez | Blanco Relating to a biennial state report on suicide rates, the Texas Violent Death Reporting System, and certain suicide data shared under a memorandum of understanding. 3/14/2025
Wilson Relating to the reporting of the Joint Admission Medical Program. 3/14/2025
Bell, Keith Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons who provide services in relation to the deceased; creating a criminal offense and increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense; expanding the application of a fee. 3/14/2025
Parker Relating to the establishment of an education-based program to prevent medical child abuse through standardized training for medical students, healthcare professionals, and child protective services caseworkers. 3/14/2025
Toth Relating to the creation of the Texas Adoption Is an Option Education and Awareness Program and to required adoption-related curriculum and information. 3/14/2025
Bonnen Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission, the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, and other governmental entities and institutions regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund. 3/14/2025
González, Mary Relating to measures to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities during an emergency situation at public postsecondary institutions. 3/14/2025
Walle Relating to reporting and planning requirements to reduce the occurrence of sexual assault near the campuses of public institutions of higher education. 3/14/2025
Bonnen Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program. 3/14/2025
Talarico Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education. 3/14/2025
Wilson Relating to the advancing research for agricultural sustainability and pesticide harm reduction in institutions of higher education. 3/14/2025
Bryant Relating to payroll deductions for employees of a public university system or institution of higher education. 3/14/2025
Bumgarner Relating to the establishment of the Texas Film Academy to facilitate workforce development in the state's film, television, and digital media industries. 3/14/2025
Goodwin Relating to certain requirements regarding persons with disabilities enrolled in public institutions of higher education. 3/14/2025
Wilson Relating to a public institution of higher education's orientation on the institution's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policy. 3/14/2025
Creighton Relating to the applicability of the Texas Success Initiative to certain public service officers and employees 3/14/2025
Parker Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative. 3/14/2025
Hinojosa, Adam Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education. 3/14/2025
Hagenbuch Relating to innovations in core curriculum to accelerate the award of bachelor's degrees. 3/14/2025
West Relating to payroll deductions for employees of a public university system or institution of higher education. 3/14/2025
Hagenbuch Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in DEI studies. 3/14/2025
Creighton Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. 3/14/2025
Schwertner Relating to removing the requirement of provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for Texas Task Force 1 members and members of intrastate fire mutual aid system teams and regional incident management teams. 3/14/2025
Blanco Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County. 3/14/2025
Phelan Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain attorneys providing legal services in rural counties. 3/14/2025
West Relating to the displacement of student financial aid at a public institution of higher education. 3/14/2025
Garcia, Joesy Relating to the moving image industry incentive program. 3/14/2025
Menéndez Relating to an exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who achieve certain scores on the PSAT. 3/14/2025
Flores Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies. 3/14/2025
Wilson Relating to in-state tuition for certain students in military related programs. 3/14/2025
Davis, Aicha Relating to state auditing of institutions of higher education on complying on certain uses of funds appropriated by the Legislature. 3/14/2025
McLaughlin Relating to the development and expansion of clean hydrogen production, distribution, and utilization in this state. 3/14/2025
Wilson Relating to extending the Hazlewood Exemption Act to active-duty members. 3/14/2025
Davis, Aicha Relating to scholarships and grants awarded by public institutions of higher education. 3/14/2025
Manuel Relating to the determination by a state agency that an area in this state is a rural area. 3/14/2025
Bonnen Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education. 3/14/2025
Cook Relating to consideration of education-related income in determining eligibility of applicants for residential tenancies. 4/03/2025
Creaighton Urging all public universities in Texas to respond swiftly and decisively to any attempts to occupy or disrupt campus property. 3/17/2025
Bucy Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education. 3/14/2025
Shofner Relating to a study by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center on health, nutrition, physical activity, and chronic health issues in this state. 3/31/2025
Wilson Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate the awareness and application of public high school students into institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form. 4/03/2025
Bettencort | Huffman Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses. 3/25/2025
Middleton Relating to a prohibition on public institutions of higher education requiring students to enroll in certain courses to complete a certificate or degree program, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, funding such courses using state appropriations, or requiring related faculty practices, and to freshman student orientation at those institutions. 4/03/2025
Bucy Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care. 3/14/2025
Miles Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care. 3/25/2025
Bucy Relating to student access to certain academic records held by a public institution of higher education or career school or college; authorizing fees. 3/17/2025
West Relating to the transfer of students in public higher education. 4/04/2025
Paxton Relating to transparency regarding requirements to complete a certificate or degree program at a public institution of higher education. 4/28/2025
Wilson Relating to resident tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education for certain students in military-related programs. 4/28/2025
Alders | Dean | Harless Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers. 5/05/2025
Isaac | Holt | Pierson | Lopez, Janie | Dorazio Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, and licensure and training requirements.
5/05/2025
Swanson Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. 7/14/2025
Harrison Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in LGBTQ or DEI studies. 7/22/2025
Harrison Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.
7/22/2025
Middleton | Kolkhorst Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. 7/23/2025
Zwiener Relating to emergency response planning and emergency preparedness of youth camps and campus programs for minors. 7/31/2025
Harrison Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in LGBTQ or DEI studies. 8/15/2025
Swanson | Bonnen | Leach | Harris | Metcalf Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. 8/18/2025
Middleton | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Flores | Hagenbuch | Hall | Hinojosa, Adam | Huffman | Hughes | King | Kolkhorst | Paxton | Sparks Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. 9/22/2025
Zwiener Relating to emergency response planning and emergency preparedness of youth camps and campus programs for minors. 8/18/2025
Harrison Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.
8/15/2025
Orr | Metcalf | Bonnen | Leach | Harris Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. 8/20/2025
Morales, Shaw Relating to requiring certain governmental entities to allow interested persons to comment on the proposed adoption or revision of certain emergency management plans. 8/20/2025
Kitzman | Buckley | Guillen Relating to the establishment of the Institute for Animal Health Research and Response at Texas A&M University. 8/27/2025
Bucy Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
8/20/2025
Bucy Relating to a pay raise for certain state employees.
8/21/2025
Olcott Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state. 8/22/2025
Bonnen | Olcott Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state. 8/22/2025