TX
Texas Senate Bill SB1581

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1581

Filed
 
Introduced
3/11/11  
Out of Senate Committee
4/26/11  
Refer
3/23/11  
Voted on by Senate
5/20/11  
Report Pass
4/26/11  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Report Pass
5/13/11  
Engrossed
5/20/11  
Engrossed
5/20/11  
Refer
5/20/11  
Refer
5/20/11  
Refer
5/20/11  
Refer
5/20/11  
Report Pass
5/20/11  

Caption

Relating to state fiscal matters, and certain administrative and business matters, related to public and higher education.

Impact

This legislation directly affects entities receiving appropriations under the General Appropriations Act, including state agencies and educational institutions. It enables them to implement strategies that may streamline operations, manage costs effectively, and potentially relieve financial pressures facing public and higher education. The bill’s emphasis on consolidating reports and extending licensing periods could result in quicker administrative processes and better utilization of state resources.

Summary

SB1581 addresses state fiscal matters related to public and higher education in Texas. The bill grants state agencies and educational institutions the authority to reduce expenditures through various methods such as electronic reporting, consolidating reports, and adopting eligibility requirements for benefits. These measures aim to enhance efficiency and ensure financial resources are allocated to the most deserving individuals. By fostering an environment of fiscal responsibility, SB1581 seeks to support sustainable operations within public education systems and institutions of higher education.

Contention

While proponents of SB1581 argue that the bill promotes fiscal efficiency and better management of educational resources, there may be concerns over potential adverse impacts on oversight and transparency. By allowing the adoption of specific eligibility requirements and encouraging the imposition of fees, critics may worry that the bill could lead to inequities in access to educational resources, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The balance between managing fiscal responsibilities and ensuring equitable access to education remains a central point of contention among stakeholders.

Latest TX SB1581 Activity

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Companion Bills

TX HB3639

Identical Relating to state fiscal matters related to public and higher education.

Previously Filed As

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 HB8

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

TX SB895

Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; creating a criminal offense; creating administrative penalties; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

TX SB2539

Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.

TX HB5127

Relating to public higher education reform; authorizing administrative penalties.

TX HB3573

Relating to modernizing the regulation of money services businesses.

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 SB2335

Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher 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.

Similar Bills

TX HB7

Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain taxes, assessments, surcharges, and fees.

TX HB3

Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

TX SR1260

Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1811.

TX HR2723

Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1811.

TX HB21

Relating to the funding of primary and secondary education.

TX HB3646

Relating to public school finance and programs.

TX SB1

Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.

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.