Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

House Higher Education Committee Bills & Legislation

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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HCR27

Introduced
1/30/09  
Requesting The University of Texas at Austin to study the effectiveness of the Texas Education Agency in dealing with low-performing students and other matters.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HCR35

Introduced
2/3/09  
Urging the institution of a playoff system to decide the NCAA football national championship in place of the current Bowl Championship Series.
TX

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3847

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a workforce training center at Lamar State College--Orange.
TX

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3848

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
TX

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3795

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/24/09  
Voted on by House
5/6/09  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the public awareness campaign promoting higher education and to additional financial aid for higher education.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HJR130

Filed
 
Introduced
3/10/11  
Out of House Committee
4/26/11  
Voted on by House
5/4/11  
Refer
3/23/11  
Out of Senate Committee
5/12/11  
Report Pass
4/19/11  
Voted on by Senate
5/18/11  
Engrossed
5/4/11  
Sent toSOS
6/17/11  
Report Pass
5/12/11  
Enrolled
5/24/11  
Enrolled
5/24/11  
Passed
6/17/11  
Meeting requirements of the United States Department of Education concerning federal student aid by naming private institutions of higher education in the State of Texas that are authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education, including programs leading to a degree or certificate.
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Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2031

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for admission to a new graduate and professional program.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3884

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to faculty diversity at public institutions of higher education.
TX

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3885

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a study of the effectiveness of the success initiative assessment and developmental coursework requirements and the implementation of a pilot program regarding student readiness for college-level work.
TX

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB3325

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain educational programs of Prairie View A&M University.
TX

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4244

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/22/09  
Voted on by House
5/6/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/21/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/26/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
6/2/09  
Relating to certain competitive scholarship recipients at public institutions of higher education.
TX

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4254

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to limitations on the tuition rate charged to certain transfer students at general academic teaching institutions.
TX

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4253

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to higher education student loan repayment assistance for peace officers.
TX

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB3360

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the application and renewal of a certificate of authorization in Texas for Out-of-State educational institutions and to the imposition of fees.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB2909

Filed
 
Introduced
3/10/11  
Out of House Committee
3/25/11  
Voted on by House
4/8/11  
Refer
3/17/11  
Out of Senate Committee
5/20/11  
Report Pass
3/24/11  
Voted on by Senate
5/25/11  
Engrossed
4/8/11  
Governor Action
6/17/11  
Refer
4/26/11  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Report Pass
5/20/11  
Enrolled
5/29/11  
Enrolled
5/29/11  
Passed
6/17/11  
Relating to increasing awareness in this state of the importance of higher education.