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Texas House Bill HB1407

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1407

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/14/11  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to tuition rates and formula funding for certain nonresident students enrolled at Texas A&M University--Texarkana.

Impact

This legislation is set to have a significant impact on the broader landscape of higher education in Texas. By allowing nonresident students from neighboring states to pay in-state tuition fees, it aims to attract a larger number of students to Texas A&M University--Texarkana. This could result in increased enrollment numbers and potentially higher state funding for the institution, as more students contribute to tuition income while maintaining a cost-effective educational pathway for those from states with which Texas shares a border.

Summary

House Bill 1407 addresses tuition rates and formula funding specifically for nonresident students enrolled at Texas A&M University--Texarkana. The bill proposes amendments to the Education Code, particularly pertaining to the tuition fees applicable to students from adjacent states, including Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Under this bill, certain nonresident students who reside in counties adjacent to the state of Texas may be eligible for in-state tuition rates, thereby reducing the financial burden associated with obtaining a degree from this institution.

Contention

While the bill seems to inherently support educational accessibility, concerns may arise surrounding the implications of such adjustments on state funding allocations. The measure could incite debate about the integrity of public education funding and whether it should prioritize local residents over nonresidents. Supporters may argue that this approach enhances educational opportunities and fosters inter-state collaboration, while critics might contend that it could lead to a diminished focus on the needs of Texas residents, particularly if financial resources are perceived to be disproportionately favoring out-of-state students.

Latest HB1407 Activity

Companion Bills

TX SB1272

Identical Relating to tuition rates and formula funding for certain nonresident students enrolled at Texas A&M University--Texarkana.

Previously Filed As

TX SB646

Relating to formula funding for certain nonresident students enrolled at Lamar State College--Orange.

TX HB2445

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.

TX SB462

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.

TX HB4005

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.

TX HB2639

Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University.

TX SB1055

Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University.

TX SJR26

Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle all component institutions of The Texas A&M University System and The University of Texas System to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.

TX SJR81

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.

TX HB2158

Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for firefighters enrolled in certain courses at public institutions of higher education.

TX HB3280

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.

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