Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SR108

Caption

Welcoming the members of the Texas State Technical College delegation to the State Capitol.

Impact

TSTC has played a pivotal role in developing a skilled workforce for various sectors in Texas, being the top provider of welders, electrical line workers, diesel mechanics, and electrical power technicians within the state. The institution also ranks second for training in instrumentation technology and aerospace fields. TSTC's effectiveness is underscored by its students consistently excelling in national Skills USA competitions, thereby establishing the college's programs as exemplary in comparison to counterparts from across the nation. This not only reflects positively on the college’s curriculum but also enhances the state's reputation in workforce readiness.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 108 recognizes the contributions of the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) delegation during their visit to the State Capitol on February 27, 2019, coinciding with Texas State Technical College Day. The resolution commends TSTC for its over fifty years of service as the state's leading two-year institution dedicated to technical education, which has successfully provided specialized training in advanced and emerging technology fields. This recognition highlights the college's significance in equipping students for high-wage employment across a wide array of technical industries.

Contention

While the resolution serves as a commendation, it underscores the ongoing debates surrounding technical education funding and innovation. TSTC’s unique funding model, which is performance-based, and its 'Money-Back Tuition Guarantee' are highlighted as exemplary practices that could influence future legislative measures in higher education funding. The evolving landscape of technical education and workforce demands in Texas raises important discussions about the potential need for expanded support and recognition of institutions like TSTC to address skills gaps in the labor market.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX HR943

Recognizing Collin College and Toyota for establishing the Technician Training and Education Network program at the college's Technical Campus in Allen.

TX HR1164

Recognizing April 19, 2023, as Texas State Technical College Day at the State Capitol.

TX SR443

Recognizing April 19, 2023, as Texas State Technical College Day.

TX SR177

Welcoming the Texas Association of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery to the State Capitol.

TX HB8

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

TX HJR201

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of career and technical education programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System, the Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.

TX HR189

Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Lubbock Day at the State Capitol.

TX HR454

Recognizing March 22, 2023, as The University of Texas at Arlington Day at the State Capitol.

TX SJR81

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.

TX HB3287

Relating to the locations of the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System.

Similar Bills

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