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January 22, 2025| academic freedom, faculty senates, freedom to research, freedom to teach, shared governance, tenure
Updated April 23, 2025.
Texas Conference of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) affiliated with the Texas American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AFT, AFL-CIO
Leaders of Texas AFT and Texas AAUP-AFT advocating on the Opening Day of the Texas Legislative Session, January 14, 2025
Please consider joining Texas AAUP-AFT to advocate for the freedom to learn, teach, and research, and here are several reasons to join. Below, we give a short introduction to higher ed in Texas, the Texas AAUP-AFT higher ed Legislative priorities, concerning higher ed bills, promising higher ed bills, and a list of higher ed bills filed. All bills have now been filed for this session.
A Short Introduction to Higher Education in Texas
Texas has 1.4M students and about 80,000 faculty in public higher education: [Ref]
74 community & technical colleges -- meet workforce development needs for Texas in skilled labor (e.g. plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, welders, and medical technicians) and prepare students for additional educational opportunities at universities
37 universities – give students the foundation to enter professional careers (e.g. business, community service, engineering government, journalism, law, nursing, STEM, and teaching) and develop innovative research ideas and technologies.
15 health institutions – provide medical treatment in all 254 counties in Texas, including half of the 22M clinical visits each year and 1 in 7 who seek hospital care in Texas. For example, MD Anderson Cancer Center is part of the UT System.
At these institutions, faculty help students develop the critical thinking, knowledge, skills, and professional networks for responsible citizenship and productive careers.
In 2024, Texas enrolled 1.56 million students, with more than 90% being at public institutions. [Ref] Two-year community colleges and four-year public universities enrolled about 675,000 students each in 2023, and health institutions enrolled 27,410. In addition, 500,000 dual credit high school students took college courses in 2024, with 93% at two-year public colleges and 7% at public four-year colleges. Among all Texas residents enrolled in college, 14.7% leave the state to attend school. [Ref]
According to a study by the National Science Foundation, State of Texas funding per full-time public higher education student dropped from $6,292 in 2002 to $5,541 in 2023 after adjusting for inflation.
Each public university and health institution is governed by one of the seven university systems whose governing boards are appointed by the Governor. There are also 50 community college districts whose governing boards are elected by the local community. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board coordinates higher ed activities among the six university systems and 50 community college districts.
Research expenditures by public institutions in fiscal year 2020 were $5.4B from federal ($3B), state ($1.4B), and private ($1B) sources. The public institutions with the largest research expenditures were The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ($1.2B), Texas A&M University ($1.1B), and The University of Texas at Austin ($0.9B) in fiscal year 2020.
Texas AAUP-AFT Higher Education Legislative Priorities
Higher Education Legislative Priorities for Texas AAUP-AFT include the following four items:
1. Freedom to Learn and Teach: Encouraging and protecting free inquiry, free expression, intellectual exploration, and open dissent.
Instructors have expertise in their discipline through advanced study, work experience, scholarly work, and lifelong learning. Exercising freedom of expression and other First Amendment Rights empowers instructors to help students develop the critical thinking, knowledge, training, and professional networks needed for successful careers. Students and instructors develop and disseminate new knowledge from all viewpoints, including conservative, moderate, liberal, and apolitical, without institutional censorship.
2. Scholarly Research and Creative Works: Removing barriers hindering researchers to win government and private grants.
SB 17 (88th Session) banned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) employment practices. SB 17 exempts scholarly research and creative works, but neither bans nor exempts grants. Researchers at community colleges, universities, and health institutions are struggling to apply for and receive research funding even if the research is not related to DEI employment practices. This funding funds students to learn advanced skills, and is vital for Texas having the most Research 1 (16) and Research 2 (16) universities of any state:
R1: at least $50M/year in external research funding and award 70+ research doctorates/year.
R2: at least $5M/year in external research funding and award 20+ research doctorates/year.
At R1 institutions, 50% of the faculty are tenured or tenure-track vs. 41% for R2 institutions vs. 33% across all institutions. [Ref] For example, tenured faculty lead multi-site teams to compete for large federal grants, such as the $20M+ 10-year NSF Engineering Research Centers. Texas A&M, Texas Tech, UT El Paso, and UT Austin have these centers. Tenured faculty help institutions in many other ways. [Ref] See the next item.
3. Faculty Economic Security & Tenure: Upholding current tenure policies that recruit and retain workforce development instructors.
Tenure is earned after a six-year tenure-track probationary period of rigorous annual evaluations and a cumulative evaluation of teaching, research, and service. Due to long-term employment, tenure-track and tenured faculty bring the bulk of external research funding, support degrees and certificates, and serve in administrative and leadership roles. To support workforce development, Del Mar College recruits and retains Welding Faculty through tenured positions to compete with the much higher salaries in industry. Tenured faculty undergo peer-based performance review to foster academic professional development. Tenure and tenure-track positions grant faculty due process in dismissals. Non-tenure-track faculty typically receive one-year employment contracts which can be non-renewed without due process.
4. Faculty Senates and Other Advisory Faculty Bodies: Supporting faculty input to improve curriculum, teaching methods, research, and hiring decisions.
On campus, a Faculty Senate is the faculty body elected by faculty that provides a forum for communication among faculty, students, staff, and administration. This forum helps coordinate the division of labor among the four constituent groups to create environments and opportunities for learning and growth for students. Faculty Senates make recommendations to the President on how to foster the highest quality curriculum, teaching methods, research, and faculty, including removal of redundancy in the curriculum. Faculty Senates are a key safeguard for freedom of expression across campus including in learning, teaching, and research. The Faculty Senate and other Faculty Advisory Bodies work cooperatively with the administration in the approval of degrees and other credentials. On all matters, institutional approval resides with the president.
HIGHER EDUCATION BILLS OF CONCERN
Texas AAUP-AFT is following these higher ed bills among others due to concerns of infringement on freedom to learn, freedom to teach, freedom to research, tenure, and shared governance at public colleges, universities, health institutions, and other institutions of higher education:
Academic freedom, shared governance and due process: SB 37 / HB 4499 (Creighton / Shaheen) is an omnibus bill identified as a high-priority bill by the Lt. Gov. First, the bill consolidates curriculum decisions at a higher ed institution in the governing board of the community college district or university system. Courses in the core curriculum, required for Associate and Bachelors degrees, may not endorse specific public policies, ideologies, or legislation. Second, a governing board consolidates hiring and evaluation of all administrative positions at an institution, and can overturn any institutional decision. Third, a governing board authorizes a faculty senate at an institution; the president appoints half the faculty senators and all leadership positions; and only tenured faculty may serve. Faculty are excluded from grievance and faculty disciplinary processes. Fourth, the Office of Excellence in Higher Education is established to investigate matters of academic discourse at institutions of higher ed and refer findings to the Attorney General.
SB 37 essentially includes and goes beyond SB 452 (Middleton) on hiring academic department heads, SB 1489 (Bettencourt) on administrative takeover of the faculty senate, and HB 281 / SB 757 (Tepper / Middleton) on defunding and discontinuing academic programs.
For a longer discussion about SB 37, please see "SB 37 2.0: State Takeover of Public Higher Ed", Texas AAUP, April 13, 2025, contains references to the information below and more. Other reference follow.
Opinion: "Texas Bills Would End Honest Discussion of US History", Lauren Gutterman, Austin American-Statesman, April 13, 2025.
Opinion: "It's Not Up to the Texas Governor to Decide What Can Be Taught in Colleges", Dan Braaten, San Antonio Express-News, April 12, 2025
Blog post: "SB 37 2.0: The Sequel Is Even More Authoritarian", Texas AAUP, April 10, 2025.
News article: "Texas Senate to consider bill that could reshape how history and race are taught in state universities", Jessica Priest, Texas Tribune, April 10, 2025
News article: "Here's why Professors Say Faculty Senates Are Essential in Higher Ed", Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, March 31, 2025.
Blog post: "Texas Taking Out Shared Governance & Academic Freedom in One Shot", Dan Braaten, March 30, 2025.
Blog post: "SB 37 Impact on Texas University Healthcare & Biomedical Research", Texas AAUP, March 29, 2025.
Opinion: "SB 37 Would Weaken Texas Universities" Austin-American Statesman, Polly Strong, President AAUP Chapter at UT Austin, March 23, 2025.
Opinion: "Faculty Governance and the Fight for Public Higher Education", Karma Chavez, Academe, Spring 2025 issue.
News article: "Texas bill would increase oversight of universities’ hiring, curriculum and compliance", Jessica Priest, Texas Tribune, March 13, 2025.
Handout: "SB37 Potential Unintended Consequences on Texas Academic Healthcare Institution" , Texas AAUP, March 19, 2025.
Handout: "Potential Conflicts Between SB37/HB4499 and Texas State Law and UT Regents’ Rule", Texas AAUP, March 19, 2025.
Handout: "Concerns About SB 37/HB 4499 and Its Effect on Competitiveness of Texas Colleges", Texas AAUP, March 17, 2025.
Status: Heard by the Senate Committee on Education K-16 on March 20th. 25 gave oral public testimony, all against. 50 faculty also submitted written testimony, all against. Bill left pending in committee on March 20, 2025, and passed by the committee on a 7-1 vote along party lines on April 3, 2025. SB 37 is on the Senate Intent Calendar and will be debated by the Senate soon.
Shared governance: SB 452 (Middleton) gives Boards of Regents and Boards of Trustees the sole authority to appoint heads of academic departments. This overrides shared governance between the faculty and the administration of the college or university.
Status: Heard by the Senate Committee on Education K-16 on March 20, 2025. At the hearing, 25 people gave oral public testimony, all against. 50 also submitted written testimony, all against. Bill left pending in committee.
Shared governance: SB 1489 (Bettencourt) requires that Faculty Senates must be authorized by the Board of Regents. Members are elected by the General Faculty or Colleges and Schools. A Faculty Senate is advisory only, reports to President, and may not conduct an investigation. All meetings are public meetings, and all votes recorded. Institution shall make the decisions on degree and curriculum matters under direction of the institution’s governing board.
News article: "Here's why Professors Say Faculty Senates Are Essential in Higher Ed", by Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, March 31, 2025
Opinion: "Faculty Governance and the Fight for Public Higher Education", Karma Chavez, Academe, Spring 2025 issue.
Status: Heard by the Senate Committee on Education K-16 on March 20, 2025. At the hearing, 25 people gave oral public testimony, all against. 50 also submitted written testimony, all against. Bill left pending in committee.
Freedom to learn, due process, tenure & shared governance: HB 281 / SB 757 (Tepper / Middleton) defunds / discontinues academic programs if the median salaries do not exceed student loan debt 2 years (BS), 3 years (MS), and 5 years (doctoral) after graduation.
Blog post: "HB281/SB757 Closes Valuable Degree Programs", April 3, 2025
Status: SB 757 was heard April 3, 2025, by the Senate Committee on Education K-16. HB 281 has been referred to the and House Committee Higher Education.
Freedom to teach and shared governance: SB 530 / HB 1705 (Sparks / Shofner) and SB 1322 / HB 1870 (Hagenbush / Leo-Wilson) remove the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as the sole accrediting agency for public and private colleges and universities (except for law and medical schools). SACS evaluates the procedures and policies to ensure freedom to teach and shared governance.
Blog post: "HB 1705 Weakens Education Standards at Colleges and Universities", March 31, 2025
News article: "Texas proposals would open more options for college accreditation. Here's why some oppose", by Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, April 10, 2025.
Status: HB 1705 was heard by the House Committee on Higher Education on April 1, 2025, and SB 530 will be heard April 3, 2025, by the Senate Committee on Education K-16. SB 1322 / HB 1870 referred to the Senate Committee on Education K-16 and House Committee Higher Education.
Freedom to learn, freedom to teach, and freedom to research: Texas SB 17 / HB 17 would effectively ban citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from living in Texas by prohibiting them from buying or renting a place to live. The bill empowers the Governor to add other countries to the banned list.
Request: Amend HB 17 to exempt individuals. There are over 200,000 students, faculty, and other professionals in Texas who are immigrants from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, esp. in STEM fields.
Blog post: "Texas HB 17: Call Today to Defend Our Students & Faculty!", April 8, 2025.
Website: Stop Racist HB17 - Protect Immigrant Rights
Status: SB 17 passed the Senate. It was heard by the House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs on April 2, 2025. The committee chair and bill author, Rep. Cole Hefner, filed an amended version (committee substitute). The committee is expected to approve the committee substitute at their meeting on April 9, 2025.
Freedom to learn: HB 2548 (Harris) bans the teaching of dozens of topics related to gender, racism, ethnicity, equity, and social justice in any course required for a program or degree requirement. Banned topics include those in contemporary American society related to critical theory, whiteness, systemic racism, institutional racism, anti-racism, microaggressions, ..., and differential treatment of any individual or group of individuals based on race or ethnicity. Also banned are topics related to the idea that racially neutral or colorblind laws, policies, or institutions perpetuate oppression, injustice, race-based privilege, ..., and that a student is biased on account of the student’s race or sex.
Blog post: "HB 2548 Undermines Free Speech and Viewpoint Diversity", Texas AAUP, April 8, 2025
Status: Referred to House Committee Higher Education.
Freedom to learn, teach, and research: HB 2311 (Harrison) alters SB 17 from the last Legislative session. In the last Legislative session, SB 17 prohibits certain diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and practices at public colleges and universities. HB 2311 removes several exemptions in SB 17 including academic course instruction and scholarly research and creative works.
Status: Referred to House Committee Higher Education.
Freedom to learn: HB 2339 (Harrison) forbids public colleges and universities from offering a course, certificate, or degree program (1) in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer studies or (2) diversity, equity, and inclusion. Penalties for an employee include leave without pay for one year on the first violation and dismissal on the second violation. For any violation, the employee may not be hired at a public college or university in Texas.
Status: Referred to House Committee Higher Education.
Tenure: HB 1830 (Shaheen) bans future offerings of tenure of similar intent as the original version of SB 18 from the previous Legislative session.
Status: Referred to House Committee Higher Education.
PROMISING HIGHER EDUCATION BILLS
Texas AAUP-AFT recognizes the following bills as “encouraging legislation” for public institutions of higher education:
Freedom of expression: HB 393 (Bucy) / (Reynolds) repeals SB 17 from the last session. HB 4277 (Howard) adds an exemption to SB 17 to the last session to allow faculty and staff to provide information or guidance on career opportunities and grant applications.
Research grants: HB 184 (Guillen) and SB 580 (West) adds an exemption to SB 17 from the last session for research grants. HB 4277 (Howard) adds an exemption to SB 17 from the last session for applying for and receiving research grants funded wholly or in part by government or private grants.
Learning and working environments: SB 187 (Menéndez) requires that a public higher ed institution must have an Internet site and a hotline to report discrimination and harassment based on race, color, or ethnicity (appears to be a response to SB 17 from the last session)
Paid parental leave: SB 48 (Howard) adds certain state employees in higher ed to be eligible for eight weeks of paid leave on the birth or adoption of a child.
Economic security: HB 237 / SB 572 (Bucy / Eckhardt & Zaffirini) raises the pay by $10,000 for all higher education employees. In the last session, all state employees received raises except K-12 educators and higher education employees.
Student services: HB 4345 exempts certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain activities for veterans or persons with disabilities provided by public institutions
Student learning. HB 1330 / SB 365 (Howard / Eckhardt, Cook, Flores, Menéndez, Parker) allow a student to have an academic Fresh Start.
Student learning. HB 2321 / SB 1191 (Caroline Harris Davila / Creighton) align the GPA points for Dual Credit and Advanced Placement courses.
Student learning. SB 709 (Eckhardt) provides a sales tax exemption for textbook purchases.
Student financial aid. HB 936 (Jolanda Jones) allows student athletes to retain their athletic scholarships in the case of injury, illness, or disability
Student financial aid. SB 44 (Zaffirini) creates a Texas student loan program.
Student civic participation. HB 1003 (Zweiner) allows student IDs to be an acceptable ID for the purposes of voting.
The Texas Senate has announced their intention to file bills to regulate faculty senates and limit the teaching of ethnic, cultural, and gender studies in the first wave and second wave of their Interim Charges, and the Lt. Gov. tweeted on January 14, 2025, that an anti-CRT bill will be forthcoming.
In his State of the State Address on February 2, 2025, Gov. Abbott issued seven emergency legislative items. None of the emergency items appears to be related to higher education, with a possible exception of Career and Technical Education. On Career and Technical Education, Gov. Abbott's remarks were focused on K-12 education. Gov. Abbott mentioned his higher ed priorities: (1) prohibit professors from having any say over employment decisions and (2) expand the ban on DEI in our public universities.
Here are the Higher Ed Bills filed in the 2025 Texas Legislature this session:
HB 160 Leo Wilson (R)
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.
HB 167 Carl Tepper (R)
Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and certain prohibited considerations in contracting by governmental entities.
HB 173 Giovanni Capriglione (R)
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, or donations from certain foreign countries.
HB 181 Suleman Lulani (D)
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide applicants with certain information regarding eligibility for public health programs.
HB 184 Ryan Guillen (R) same as SB 223
Relating to loan repayment assistance for certain prosecuting attorneys who are employed as part of the border prosecution unit.
HB 232 Cody Vasut (R) same as HB 424, 979, 1324, 1815, and 2535, and refiled from previous Legislative session
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
HB 237 John Bucy (D) same as SB 572, and refiled from last Legislative session
Relating to a pay raise for certain state employees
HB 238 Ryan Guillen (R)
Relating to the allocation of the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System
HB 271 Mary Gonzalez (D)
Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.
HB 277 James Talarico (D) same as SB 165
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.
HB 281 Carl Tepper (R) same as SB 757
Relating to the review, funding, and continuation of degree and certificate programs at public institutions of higher education based on certain performance standards.
HB 287 Caroline Harris Davila (R)
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.
HB 290 Ray Lopez (D) same as SB 1134
Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the Texas military forces.
HB 299 Terry Meza (D) refiled from the previous Legislative session
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
HB 319 Ryan Guillen (R)
Relating to the interest rate for student loans issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 322 Ryan Guillen (R) same as SB 59
Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
HB 393 John Bucy (D) same as HB 3295
Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education
HB 424 Richard Hayes (R) same as HB 232, 979, 1324, 1815, and 2535 and refiled from the previous Legislative Session
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
HB 433 John Bucy (D)
Relating to the establishment of the Higher Education and Corrections Council.
HB 484 Suleman Lalani (D)
Relating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products on the campus of a public institution of higher education
HB 526 Brian Harrison (R) refiled from the last Legislative session
Relating to requiring coursework in economics for an associate or baccalaureate degree program at a public institution of higher education
HB 543 Suleman Lalani (D)
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.
HB 552 Mary Gonzalez (D)
Relating to a study by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to determine standards for the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain agricultural land used to raise or keep bees.
HB 678 Armando Walle (D) refiled from the previous Legislative session
Relating to the inclusion of the National Sexual Assault Hotline on certain student identification cards issued by a public institution of higher education.
HB 718 Cecil Bell (R)
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility
HB 740 Armando Walle (D)
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
HB 771 Barbara Gerrvin-Hawkins (D)
Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state
HB 820 Donna Howard (D)
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program
HB 907 Joe Moody (D) same as SB 1430
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.
HB 928 Briscoe Cain (R) refiled from the previous Legislative session
Relating to tuition and fee bills or billing statements provided to students by public institutions of higher education.
HB 936 Jolanda Jones (D) refiled from the previous Legislative session
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.
HB 978 Briscoe Cain (R)
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from considering a student's immigration status for purposes of the institution's disciplinary process
HB 979 Briscoe Cain (R) same as HB 232, 424, 859, 1324, 1815, and 2535, and refiled from the previous Legislative session
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
HB 982 Terry Wilson (R)
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes.
HB 1003 Erin Zweiner (D)
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting
HB 1022 Eddie Morales (D) same as SB 1085
Relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
HB 1083 Pat Curry (R) same as SB 364 and HB 2834, and refiled from the previous Legislative session
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
HB 1103 Sheryl Cole (D) same as SB 556, and refiled from the previous Legislative session
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.
HB 1105 Sheryl Cole (D) same as SB 750, and refiled from the previous Legislative session
Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.
HB 1190 Gina Hinojosa (D) refiled from the previous Legislative session
Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
HB 1211 John Lujan (R) same as SB 166, and refiled from the previous Legislative session
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.
HB 1213 Gina Hinojosa (D) refiled from the previous Legislative session
Relating to the issuance of a transcript by a postsecondary educational institution to a student who is in default on certain student loans.
HB 1233 Ryan Guillen (R)
Relating to measures to encourage the earning of credentials of value at public institutions of higher education.
HB 1289 John Bucy (D)
Relating to measures to address student hunger at postsecondary educational institutions
HB 1324 Mike Olcott (R) same as HB 232, 424, 979, 1815, and 2535, and refiled from the previous Legislative session
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
HB 1330 Donna Howard (D) same as SB 365
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.
HB 1381 Wes Virdell (R)
Relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign entities by public institutions of higher education
HB 1450 Giovanni Capriglione (R)
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to report certain information regarding gifts, grants, donations, and investments received from certain foreign sources
HB 1454 Carl Tepper (R)
Relating to waivers and reductions of tuition and fees by institutions of higher education.
HB 1479 Briscoe Cain (R) same as SB 306
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
HB 1507 Trent Ashby (R)
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for firefighters enrolled in certain courses at public institutions of higher education.
HB 1526 Mary Gonzalez (D)
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.
HB 1527 Daniel Alders (R)
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.
HB 1634 John Lujan (R)
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.
HB 1645 Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
Relating to a private civil cause of action against local entities and campus police departments that violate certain laws related to immigration enforcement.
HB 1705 Joanne Shofner (R) same as SB 530
Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions.
HB 1781 Mary Gonzalez (D)
Relating to the Texas Livestock and Rodeo Education and Continuation Grant Program
HB 1784 John Bucy (D)
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care
HB 1787 Donna Howard (D)
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention
HB 1815 Jared Patterson (R) same as HB 232, 424, 979, 1324, and 2535, and refiled from the previous Legislative session
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education
HB 1830 Matt Shaheen (R)
Relating to tenure and employment status at public institutions of higher education in this state
HB 1867 Richard Raymond (D) same as SB 1338
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the siblings of certain military personnel.
HB 1868 Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
Relating to performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
HB 1870 Terri Leo-Wilson (R) Same as 1322
Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education
HB 1881 Lauren Ashley Simmons (D)
Relating to a study regarding establishing a public medical school as a professional school of Texas Southern University.
HB 1925 Jay Dean (R)
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.
HB 1934 Vikki Goodwin (D)
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain child-care workers.
HB 1972 Tom Oliverson (R)
Relating to requiring coursework in nutrition at public medical schools.
HB 2088 Armando Martinez (D) same as HB 1077, and refiled from the previous Legislative session
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
HB 2102 Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
Relating to prohibiting discrimination and conduct motivated by antisemitism by public schools and institutions of higher education and providing antisemitism awareness training.
HB 2110 Gary VanDeaver (R), Same as SB 1786
Relating to public higher education.
Note: Concerns enrollment by high school students in dual-credit courses.
HB 2164 Erin Gamez (D)
Relating to a limitation on the location of a commencement ceremony held by a public institution of higher education.
HB 2185 AJ Louderback (R)
Relating to a tuition exemption for the children of certain law enforcement officers.
HB 2211 Ben Baumgarner (R) same as HB 1802 and SB 971, and refiled from the previous Legislative session
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
HB 2228 Cody Vasut (R)
Relating to student fees at public institutions of higher education.
HB 2290 Ann Johnson (D) same as SB 1409
Relating to health benefits offered by institutions of higher education to students and their families.
HB 2311 Brian Harrison (R)
Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.
HB 2321 Caroline Harris Davila (R) same as SB 1191
Relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average.
HB 2339 Brian Harrison (R)
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in LGBTQ or DEI studies.
HB 2391 Giovanni Capriglione (R) same as SB 326
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.
HB 2420 Mary Gonzalez (D)
Relating to requiring each public institution of higher education to designate a Title VI coordinator.
HB 2535 Jeff Leach (R), Same as HB 232, 424, 979, 1324, and 1815
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
HB 2548 Cody Harris (R)
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.
HB 2566 David Spiller (R)
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal immigration laws by state agencies, local entities, and peace officers; creating a civil penalty.
HB 2834 Mihaela Plesa (D) same as SB 364 and HB 1083, and refiled from the previous Legislative session
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.
HB 2853 (D) same as SB 1016
Relating to student union building fees at The University of Texas at El Paso.
HB 2855 Vince Perez (D) same as SB 1017
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso.
HB 2856 Donna Howard (D)
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of implementing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements.
HB 2899 Daniel Alders (R)
Relating to requirements for courses in the core curriculum adopted by public institutions of higher education.
HB 3068 Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
Relating to the consideration of an alternative assessment instrument score in undergraduate admissions at certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 3148 Hillary Hickland (R)
Relating to the automatic admission of students to general academic teaching institutions.
Note: Limits automatic admission to at most 50% of capacity for first-year resident students.
HB 3186 Valoree Swanson (R)
Relating to intercollegiate athletic competitions based on biological sex
HB 3202 Briscoe Cain (R)
Relating to the green job skills development fund and training program.
HB 3220 Carl Tepper (R), Same as SB 1817
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.
HB 3295 Ron Reynolds (D), Same as HB 393
Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.
HB 3296 Ron Reynolds (D)
Relating to the establishment of a higher education consortium for civic education and a grant program for that consortium.
HB 3304 David Lowe (R)
Relating to a prohibition on vaccination mandates
HB 3326 Alma Allen (D)
Relating to certain duties of a public institution of higher education in relation to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
HB 3416 Denise Villalobos (R)
Relating to prohibiting a fee for the issuance of an official transcript by a public institution of higher education.
HB 3434 Tony Tinderholt (R)
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from setting aside a portion of designated tuition for student financial assistance.
HB 3452 Venton Jones (D)
Relating to inquiries into the criminal and disciplinary history of an applicant for undergraduate admission to a public institution of higher education.
HB 3559 Tony Tinderholt (R)
Relating to prohibiting consideration of certain factors regarding student financial assistance by public institutions of higher education
Note: Prohibits student financial assistance awards based on race, sex, gender, or sexual orientation
HB 3574 John Smithee (R), Same as SB 1835
Relating to the maximum number of nonresident scholarship students permitted to pay resident tuition and fees at certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 3683 James Frank (R), Same as SB 895
Relating to a student's eligibility to participate in the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program.
HB 3741 Joanne Shofner (R)
Relating to requiring a sworn statement by certain foreign students enrolled at or employees of public institutions of higher education.
HB 3742 Joanne Shofner (R)
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from providing instruction regarding the use of gender pronouns.
HB 3769 Mihaela Plesa (D)
Relating to the provision of contraception to students at public institutions of higher education.
HB 3797 Trent Ashby (R), Same as SB 1418
Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students.
HB 3848 Suleman Lalani (D)
Relating to foreign language curriculum requirements for high school students in public schools.
HB 3920 Keith Bell (R)
Relating to the recognition of career and technology education programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
HB 3938 Wes Virdell (R)
Relating to the formation of a public education scholarship program.
Note: Scholarship in the form of a tax refund to the parents or guardians of their children in public K-12 school.
HB 3959 Christina Morales (D)
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.
HB 3976 Angie Chen Button (R)
Relating to the waiver of license renewal fees for certain instructors in high-demand fields at public institutions of higher education.
HB 4017 Rafael Anchia (D)
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
HB 4019 Suleman Lalani (D)
Relating to providing certain students in this state with career opportunities in state agencies through the Texas pathways program.
HB 4022 John Lujan (R)
Relating to the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.
HB 4024 Armando Walle (D)
Relating to the establishment of the child care scholarship fund
HB 4032 Mihaela Plesa (D)
Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote.
HB 4044 Morgan Meyer (R)
Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
HB 4066 Greg Bonnen (R), Same as SB 2066
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program.
HB 4136 Drew Darby (R), Same as SB 1569
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.
HB 4143 Ron Reynolds (D)
Relating to initiatives for first-generation students, low-income students, or underserved student populations at public institutions of higher education.
HB 4195 Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
Relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign sources by public schools and public institutions of higher education.
HB 4210 Joanne Shofner (R), Same as SB 1645
Relating to a study by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center on health, nutrition, physical activity, and chronic health issues in this state.
HB 4249 Ron Reynolds (D)
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide training to public school educators and administrators related to teaching historically underserved students.
HB 4277 Donna Howard (D)
Relating to scholarly research and grant applications at public institutions of higher education.
HB 4303 Donna Howard (D)
Relating to the establishment of the Texas First Generation Matching Grant Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education
HB 4320 Aicha Davis (D)
Relating to allowing a dual credit course to be offered through remote instruction under a school district's college credit program.
HB 4324 Joanne Shofner (R) Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
HB 4345 Aicha Davis (D). 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.
HB 4349 Joanne Shofner (R). Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from providing funding to a student organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
HB 4351 Harold Dutton (D). Relating to postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting by governmental entities.
HB 4393 Charlie Geren (R). Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses.
HB 4403 Erin Gamez (R). Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote.
HB 4416 Don McLaughlin (R). Relating to disorderly or threatening behavior and measures by public schools and institutions of higher education to prevent that behavior.
HB 4438 Joanne Shofner (R). Relating to a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in this state.
HB 4469 Matthew Morgan (R). Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
HB 4499 Matt Shaheen (R) Same as SB 37. 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.
HB 4631 Charlene Ward Johnson (D). Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education.
HB 4658 Charlene Ward Johnson (D). Relating to the assistance or cooperation of campus police departments, certain local governmental entities, and personnel of places of worship with federal immigration officers at a place of worship.
HB 4691 Ellen Troxclair (R) Same as SB 2369. Relating to provisions of state law requiring diversity.
HB 4701 Terri Leo-Wilson (R). Relating to student discretion to use an alternative assessment instrument as part of their undergraduate admissions process.
HB 4702 Suleman Lalani (D). Relating to requiring the consideration of standardized test scores as a factor in nonautomatic admissions decisions at certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 4762 Terry Wilson (R). Relating to establishing the Higher Education Research Security Council.
HB 4788 Joanne Shofner (R). Relating to prohibiting public and private institutions of higher education from accepting federal funding for embryonic or fetal stem cell research.
HB 4848 Caroline Harris Davila (R) Same as SB 2840. Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 4909 Terry Wilson (R) Same as SB 2314. 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.
HB 4912 Terry Wilson (R) Same as SB 2231. 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.
HB 4930 Sergio Munoz (D). Relating to the governing board of certain junior college districts
HB 4997 Ron Reynolds (D). Relating to the tenure and employment of faculty members at certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 5008 Keith Bell (R) Same as SB 856. Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
HB 5062 Jeff Leach (R). Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to award certain course credit for a dual credit course in computer science.
HB 5112 Matt Shaheen (R). Relating to a policy prohibiting antisemitism at public institutions of higher education.
HB 5180 Terry Wilson (R). Relating to the diploma designation of an institution of higher education.
HB 5202 Greg Bonnen (R). Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education.
HB 5265 Terry Wilson (R). Relating to the health care professional education fund.
HB 5288 Gina Hinojosa (D). Relating to the allocation, use, and transfer of federal education block grants.
HB 5291 Armando Walle (D). Relating to reporting and planning requirements to reduce the occurrence of sexual assault near the campuses of public institutions of higher education.
HB 5294 Greg Bonnen (R). Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state.
HB 5299 James Talarico (D) Same as HB 2654. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
HB 5333 Greg Bonnen (R). Relating to the establishment of the STEM Excellence Graduate Fellowship Program.
HB 5339 Terry Wilson (R). Relating to the advancing research for agricultural sustainability and pesticide harm reduction in institutions of higher education.
HB 5428 John Bryant (D). Relating to payroll deductions for employees of a public university system or institution of higher education.
HJR 5 Stan Lambert (R). Relating to constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System.
HJR 85 Stan Lambert (R). Relating to constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System.
HJR 169 Christian Manuel (D). 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.
SB 37 Brandon Creighton (R) Same as HB 4499. 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.
SB 43 Judith Zaffirini (D). Relating to the establishment of the Promise Grant Program for Two-Year Programs and the Promise Grant Program.
SB 44 Judith Zaffirini (D). Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
SB 48 Judith Zaffirini (D). Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child/
SB 49 Judith Zaffirini (D). Relating to performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
SB 59 Judith Zaffirini (D) same as HB 322. Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
SB 60 Judith Zaffirini (D). Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials
SB 61 Judith Zaffirini (D). Relating to conditions on the continued receipt of tuition and fee benefits at public institutions of higher education for senior citizens.
SB 153 José Menéndez (D). Relating to establishing a social work recruitment and retention program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
SB 158 José Menéndez (D). 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.
SB 165 José Menéndez (D) same as HB 277. 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.
SB 166 José Menéndez (D) same as HB 1211. 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
SB 184 José Menéndez (D). Relating to 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.
SB 186 José Menéndez (D). Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
SB 187 José Menéndez (D). Relating to reporting and providing information regarding discrimination and harassment based on race, color, or ethnicity at public institutions of higher education.
SB 199 José Menéndez (D). Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
SB 223 Royce West (D) same as HB 184. Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain prosecuting attorneys who are employed as part of the border prosecution unit.
SB 306 Charles Perry (R) same as HB 1479. Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
SB 354 Sarah Eckhardt (D). Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
SB 364 Sarah Eckhardt (D) same as HB 1083 and HB 2834, and refiled from the previous Legislative session. 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.
SB 365 Sarah Eckhardt (D), Molly Cook (D), Pete Flores (R), José Menéndez (D), and Tan Parker (R), same as HB 1330. 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.
SB 418 Mayes Middleton (R). Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by a public junior college.
SB 452 Mayes Middleton (R). Relating to requiring the approval of the governing board of a public institution of higher education for the hiring of certain institution employees.
SB 521 Lois Kolkhorst (R) refiled from he previous Legislative session. Relating to requiring the consideration of standardized test scores as a factor in nonautomatic admissions decisions at certain public institutions of higher education.
SB 530 Kevin Sparks (R) same as HB 1705. Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions.
SB 550 Lois Kolkhorst (R). 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
SB 556 Nathan Johnson (R) same as HB 1103, and refiled from the previous Legislative session. 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.
SB 572 Sarah Eckhardt (D) and Judith Zaffirini (D), Same as HB 237. Relating to pay raise for certain state employees
SB 579 Royce West (D). Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarships provided by public institutions of higher education.
SB 580 Royce West (D). 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.
SB 581 Royce West (D). Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain charitable funds at public institutions of higher education.
SB 646 Royce West (D). Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
SB 655 Royce West (D). Relating to prohibited student athlete name, image, and likeness agreements
SB 683 Bryan Hughes (R) refiled from the previous Legislative session. 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.
SB 685 Angela Paxton (R) Relating to performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
SB 689 Bryan Hughes (R) same as HB 1521 Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities.
SB 709 Sarah Eckhardt (D) refiled from the previous Legislative session. Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.
SB 724 Lois Kolkhorst (R) Relating to providing in-person meeting requirements for governing boards of public institutions of higher education
SB 750 Sarah Eckhardt (D) same as HB 1105 and refiled from the previous Legislative session
Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.
SB 752 Jose Menendez (D) Relating to measures to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities during an emergency situation at public postsecondary institutions.
SB 757 Mayes Middleton (R) same as HB 281 Relating to the review, funding, and continuation of degree and certificate programs at public institutions of higher education based on certain performance standards.
SB 769 Jose Menendez (D) same as HB 271 Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.
SB 800 Judith Zaffirini (D) Relating to a public institution of higher education's orientation on the institution's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policy.
SB 856 Pete Flores (R) Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
SB 895 Bryan Hughes (R) Relating to a student's eligibility to participate in the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) Program.
SB 915 Cesar Blanco (D) Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
SB 943 Bryan Hughes (R) Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office and the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Advisory Panel.
SB 1016 Cesar Blanco (D) same as HB 2853 Relating to student union building fees at The University of Texas at El Paso.
SB 1017 Cesar Blanco (D) same as HB 2855 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso.
SB 1032 Lois Kolkhorst (R) Relating to participation in the governor's university research initiative.
SB 1067 Mayes Middleton (R) 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
SB 1068 Mayes Middleton (R) Relating to intercollegiate athletic competitions based on biological sex.
SB 1069 Mayes Middleton (R) Relating to the procedure for resolving allegations of religious discrimination against a student at a public institution of higher education.
SB 1134 Brent Hagenbush (R) Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the Texas military forces.
SB 1191 Brandon Creighton (R) same as HB 2321 Relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average.
SB 1241 Mayes Middleton (R) Relating to college entrance examinations considered for admission to certain public institutions of higher education.
SB 1322 Brent Hagenbush (R) Same as HB 1870 Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education.
SB 1324 Nathan Johnson (D) Relating to the establishment of a housing assistance pilot program to assist certain students enrolled in public junior colleges.
SB 1338 Judith Zaffirini (D) same as HB 1867 Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the siblings of certain military personnel.
SB 1409 Tan Parker (R) same as HB 2290 Relating to health benefits offered by institutions of higher education to students and their families.
SB 1459 Paul Bettencourt (R) 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.
SB 1569 Phil King (R) 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
SB 1779 Borris Miles (D) Relating to the issuance of a transcript by a public institution of higher education to a student who fails to pay certain student fees.
SB 1786 Brandon Creighton (R), Same as HB 2110 Relating to public higher education. Note: Concerns enrollment by high school students in dual-credit courses.
SB 1798 Mayes Middleton (R) 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.
SB 1817 Kelly Hancock (R), Same as HB 3220 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
SB 1835 Kevin Sparks (R) Relating to the maximum number of nonresident scholarship students permitted to pay resident tuition and fees at certain public institutions of higher education.
SB 1909 Brandon Creighton (R) Relating to a policy prohibiting antisemitism at public institutions of higher education.
SB 1961 Paul Bettencourt (R) 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.
SB 1969 Mayes Middleton (R), Same as HB 3976 Relating to the waiver of license renewal fees for certain instructors in high-demand fields at public institutions of higher education.
SB 2030 Royce West (D) Relating to prohibited student athlete name, image, and likeness agreements.
SB 2066 Joan Huffman (R), Same as HB 4066 Relating to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program.
SB 2094 Molly Cook (D) Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
SB 2098 Bryan Hughes (R) Relating to requirements for courses in the core curriculum adopted by public institutions of higher education.
SB 2138 Brandon Creighton (R) 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.
SB 2150 Paul Bettencourt (R) Relating to coordination between teaching hospitals and medical schools regarding student field-based experience placements and to preference in those placements.
SB 2163 Tan Parker (R), Same as HB 1784 Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
SB 2170 Bob Hall (R), Same as HB 4270 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.
SB 2176 Tan Parker (R) 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.
SB 2233 Adam Hinojosa (R) Relating to a prohibition on certain persons supporting terrorist activity at public institutions of higher education.
SB 2291 Boris Miles (D) Same as HB 4469 Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
SB 2310 Angela Paxton (R) Relating to transparency regarding requirements to complete a certificate or degree program at a public institution of higher education.
SB 2369 Donna Campbell (R) Relating to provisions of state law requiring diversity.
SB 2465 José Menéndez (D) Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding standardizing transcripts for public schools.
SB 2504 Adam Hinojosa (R) Same as HB 4403
Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote.
SB 2533 Mayes Middleton (R) Relating to the accreditation of law schools in this state.
SB 2613 Brandon Creighton (R)
Relating to the duties of tenured faculty at public institutions of higher education.
SB 2614 Brandon Creighton (R) Relating to certain requirements and penalties regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at a medical and dental unit.
SB 2615 Brandon Creighton (R) Relating to restricting remote work by employees of public institutions of higher education.
SB 2624 Brandon Creighton (R) Relating to the provision of services for individuals experiencing homelessness at certain locations.
SB 2647 Mayes Middleton (R)
Relating to the accreditation of postsecondary educational institutions
SB 2656 Lois Kolkorst (R) Same as HB 2851 Relating to including nursing school applications in a consolidated application service.
SB 2678 Brandon Creighton (R)
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
SB 2683 Bryan Hughes (R) 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.
SB 2714 Mayes Middleton (R) Same as HB 2548 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.
SB 2786 Brandon Creighton (R)
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Success Initiative to certain public service officers and employees.
SB 2815 Brandon Creighton (R)
Relating to the diploma designation of an institution of higher education.
SB 2847 Brent Hagenbuch (R)
Relating to innovations in core curriculum to accelerate the award of bachelor's degrees.
SB 2867 Royce West (D)
Relating to payroll deductions for employees of a public university system or institution of higher education.
SJR 59 Brian Birdwell (R) 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.
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