Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4254

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to limitations on the tuition rate charged to certain transfer students at general academic teaching institutions.

Impact

The implementation of HB 4254 is expected to have significant implications for students pursuing higher education in Texas. By capping tuition rates for transfer students, the bill aims to facilitate smoother transitions between educational institutions, potentially increasing the number of students who complete their degrees. This could lead to improved graduation rates and help address the state's workforce needs by encouraging students to obtain higher education qualifications without the fear of excessive tuition costs upon transferring.

Summary

House Bill 4254 addresses the tuition rates charged to transfer students at general academic teaching institutions in Texas. The bill mandates that if a student transfers from a public junior college, public technical institute, or public state college, the tuition they are charged at the four-year institution cannot exceed the rate that would have been charged to a similarly situated student at the time of their initial enrollment. This establishes a more equitable tuition structure for transfer students, ensuring they are not financially penalized for transitioning between institutions.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding HB 4254 is the financial impact on state-funded higher education institutions. Institutions may express concerns about the loss of revenue from potentially higher tuition charges that would have been collected from transferring students. Critics might argue that while the goal of supporting students is commendable, the financial sustainability of academic institutions must also be considered, especially those that rely on tuition income to maintain operations and funding for educational programs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB548

Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.

TX SB2538

Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.

TX HB4330

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.

TX HB4448

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.

TX SB35

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.

TX HB2407

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.

TX HB4578

Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.

TX SB18

Relating to the tenure and employment of faculty members at certain public institutions of higher education.

TX HB4363

Relating to the establishment of the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.

TX HB2448

Relating to creating a framework for including certain credentials of value offered by general academic teaching institutions as part of a baccalaureate degree program.

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