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Texas House Bill HB2841

Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2841

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Caption

Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education.

Impact

The implementation of HB2841 is intended to alleviate the financial burden on higher education institutions that have been struggling to maintain their facilities. By providing a dedicated source of funding, the bill aims to improve the condition of college campuses and ensure that students benefit from a safe and functional learning environment. The financial support will be proportionally distributed among institutions based on their reported costs related to deferred maintenance, which will allow for a targeted approach to funding repairs where they are most needed.

Summary

House Bill 2841 focuses on the appropriation of funds from the economic stabilization fund specifically designated for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education in Texas. The bill recognizes a significant backlog of deferred maintenance across general academic and health-related institutions. To address this issue, the bill proposes allocating $500 million to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the purpose of funding necessary maintenance and repairs during the designated fiscal biennium. This allocation is aimed at ensuring that institutions can address long-standing infrastructure needs that are often overlooked due to budget constraints.

Contention

While the bill is largely seen as a positive step towards improving higher education infrastructure, debates may arise regarding the process of allocation and the sufficiency of the funds provided. Lawmakers may discuss whether $500 million is adequate to cover the extensive needs reported by institutions and whether these funds will ultimately lead to a significant improvement in campus conditions. Additionally, there may be concerns about the ongoing requirement for such funding in future fiscal years to prevent maintenance issues from accumulating again.

Latest TX HB2841 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX SB30

Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.

TX HB5227

Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund and to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the Texas legacy distribution fund.

TX HB500

Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.

TX HB1392

Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.

TX HJR27

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

TX HB2207

Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup account, the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, the property tax relief fund, and the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.

TX SB2335

Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education.

TX HB2

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including the establishment of a school safety grant program and a school safety plan implementation grant program, and the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the state school safety fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

TX HB1595

Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy.

TX SB18

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

Similar Bills

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