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Texas House Bill HB4351

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4351

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Caption

Relating to the administration and operation of, and the participation of state employees in, the state's programs for prepaying or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.

Impact

The proposed changes outlined in HB 4351 are expected to streamline the enrollment process for state employees, allowing them to make contributions to a prepaid tuition plan conveniently. Through interagency agreements, this bill facilitates the sharing of information between the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board, ultimately improving communication about education savings opportunities among state employees. Moreover, the bill aims to secure the rights of beneficiaries under prepaid contracts by protecting them from debts and claims, safeguarding their education funds.

Summary

House Bill 4351 aims to enhance the administrative framework and operation of the state's programs designed for prepaying or saving for the costs associated with attending institutions of higher education. The bill includes amendments to several sections of the Texas Education Code, primarily focusing on the structuring of prepaid tuition contracts and the responsibilities of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board. A significant aspect of the bill is its intention to enable state employees to participate in these education savings programs during specific enrollment periods, thereby increasing accessibility to higher education funding options for public sector workers.

Contention

While there seem to be no explicit points of contention rising from the bill's text, the implications of such changes could elicit discussions regarding the effectiveness and management of state resources allocated to higher education funding. Questions about the sufficiency of funding for educational programs and the long-term sustainability of the prepaid tuition plan may arise among legislators and constituents interested in higher education policy. Overall, the bill represents a significant legislative effort to bolster higher education funding mechanisms for state employees but may prompt ongoing evaluations of its effectiveness in achieving the intended outcomes.

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Companion Bills

TX SB1941

Identical Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for prepaying or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.

Previously Filed As

TX SB18

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

TX SB1987

Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions.

TX HB2760

Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.

TX SB2459

Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.

TX HB3149

Relating to the creation of a universal higher education savings trust account by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.

TX HB100

Relating to the creation of a universal higher education savings trust account by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

TX SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

Similar Bills

TX SB1941

Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for prepaying or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.

TX HB3655

Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education, including the powers and duties of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.

TX SB1094

Relating to the payment of certain education expenses using the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.

TX SB1664

Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education, including the powers and duties of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.

VA HB2593

Virginia College Access and Affordability Scholarship Fund; established, report.

TX SB1325

Relating to the administration of the Texas Save and Match Program to assist qualifying beneficiaries under the state's prepaid tuition unit program and college savings plans and to the treatment of a beneficiary's assets under a prepaid tuition program or a college savings plan in determining eligibility for student financial assistance and other assistance programs.

CA AB1688

Community health services: California Mental Health Planning Council, California Children’s Services program, Alameda County pilot program, and Medi-Cal managed care.

TX SB1760

Relating to the administration of the Texas Save and Match Program to assist qualifying beneficiaries under the state's prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans and to the treatment of a beneficiary's assets under prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans in determining eligibility for student financial assistance and other assistance programs.