BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1442 By: Springer Subcommittee on Higher Education 4/12/2023 As Filed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT Since 2010, Denton, Collin, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties have grown substantially in population. The suburban expansion seen in Denton and Collin Counties was between 29 percent and 51 percent. To help accommodate such rapid population growth and average commute times in the Dallas area, the bill intends to expand the Texas State Technical College system to recognize a Denton County campus. As proposed, S.B. 1442 amends current law relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 135.02(a), Education Code, to provide that the Texas State Technical College System is composed of certain campuses, including a campus located in Denton County. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2023.
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 1442
By: Springer
Subcommittee on Higher Education
4/12/2023
As Filed
Senate Research Center
S.B. 1442
By: Springer
Subcommittee on Higher Education
4/12/2023
As Filed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Since 2010, Denton, Collin, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties have grown substantially in population. The suburban expansion seen in Denton and Collin Counties was between 29 percent and 51 percent. To help accommodate such rapid population growth and average commute times in the Dallas area, the bill intends to expand the Texas State Technical College system to recognize a Denton County campus.
As proposed, S.B. 1442 amends current law relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Section 135.02(a), Education Code, to provide that the Texas State Technical College System is composed of certain campuses, including a campus located in Denton County.
SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2023.