Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Higher Education Committee Apr 29th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 29th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Higher Education Committee

The meeting primarily focused on various House Bills related to higher education and public safety, with notable discussions surrounding House Bill 1234 concerning credentialing at public institutions. Representative Perez highlighted the importance of this bill in ensuring that institutions encourage the earning of credentials of value. Additionally, the committee reviewed House Bill 1233 and House Bill 1527, both of which received favorable recommendations for passage, showcasing a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for specific groups, including peace officers. The discussions were lively, with support and challenges presented on various bills, indicating a thorough examination of proposed legislation.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB232

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
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Texas House Bill HB1784

Filed
1/8/25  
Out of House Committee
5/6/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
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Texas House Bill HB2088

Filed
1/24/25  
Out of House Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1401

Filed
2/19/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/16/25  
Out of House Committee
5/5/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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Texas House Bill HB3062

Filed
2/19/25  
Out of House Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by House
5/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
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Texas House Bill HB3475

Filed
2/27/25  
Out of House Committee
5/6/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
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Texas House Bill HB3741

Filed
3/4/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requiring a sworn statement by certain foreign students enrolled at or employees of public institutions of higher education.
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Texas House Bill HB4279

Filed
3/10/25  
Out of House Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the delivery of unclaimed property to certain urban scholarship funds; authorizing administrative penalties.
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Texas House Bill HB4763

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of House Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to reports by certain public institutions of higher education on fraud, waste, and abuse involving state resources.
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Texas House Bill HB5154

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of House Committee
5/6/25  
Voted on by House
5/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council.
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Texas House Bill HB5294

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of House Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by House
5/10/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state.
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Texas House Bill HB5508

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Film Academy to facilitate workforce development in the state's film, television, and digital media industries.