Relating to authorizing an increase in the student center fee at Texas Southern University.
Impact
The legislation aims to provide Texas Southern University with a mechanism to generate additional revenue to enhance its student facilities. By implementing a fee that reflects current operational costs and demands, the university seeks to ensure that students have access to well-maintained and adequately equipped spaces for study and recreation. The bill thus addresses the financial sustainability of the student center in the context of rising costs associated with its management and growth.
Summary
House Bill 2954 proposes an increase in the student center fee at Texas Southern University, amending the relevant sections of the Education Code. Under the new provisions, the fee that the board of regents may impose will increase from a maximum of $35 to $75 per student for each regular semester, and from $17.50 to $37.50 for each summer term. This fee is intended to support the operational, maintenance, improvement, and equipment costs of the student center, as well as to fund additions or constructions related to it.
Contention
While there is no explicit mention of contention in the available summaries or discussions, similar bills may typically face concerns regarding the financial burden placed on students, particularly in a higher education landscape where students often contend with increasing tuition and associated fees. Opponents of increased fees may argue that such hikes disproportionately affect low-income students and can reduce access to higher education for those who are already financially vulnerable.
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.
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.
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.
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.