Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HJR128

Caption

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a public institution of higher education or public university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.

Impact

If enacted, this amendment could significantly impact the structure of governance within public institutions of higher education in Texas. Specifically, it allows institutions to maintain a continuous student voice on the board by enabling the appointment of a student representative who may have a term of shorter duration than the standard six-year term of other board members. This change would help to ensure that the perspectives and needs of current students are regularly updated and reflected in board discussions.

Summary

HJR128 proposes a constitutional amendment that allows a student member of the board of regents of a public institution of higher education or public university system to serve a term that differs from the terms of the other board members. This bill is aimed at enhancing student representation in governance bodies that make decisions impacting student life and education. By allowing for a discrepancy in term lengths, it provides flexibility in ensuring that student perspectives are continually integrated into discussions and decision-making processes at the institutional level.

Contention

Despite the potential benefits, the proposal may face scrutiny and debate. Opponents might argue that having differing term lengths complicates the governance structure and could lead to instability in student representation. They may also raise concerns around the effectiveness of a shorter term in adequately addressing long-term issues faced by students and institutions. Proponents, however, would counter that this approach fosters active engagement and ensures that the student body’s voice is fresh and relevant during board deliberations.

Companion Bills

TX HB3164

Enabled by Relating to student members of the board of regents of a public university system or public university.

Previously Filed As

TX SJR26

Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle all component institutions of The Texas A&M University System and The University of Texas System to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.

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 SB18

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

TX SJR49

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a university research fund to support emerging research universities in The University of Texas System or The Texas A&M University System and disqualifying all component institutions of those university systems from receiving money from the national research university fund.

TX HJR189

Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.

TX SB2194

Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education.

TX SB1055

Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University.

TX HB2639

Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University.

TX HJR69

Proposing a constitutional amendment to set the salaries of members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor based on the average public school teacher salary in this state.

TX HJR3

Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.

Similar Bills

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