Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Education K-16 Committee Mar 27th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Education K-16 (Part II)

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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Education K-16 (Part I)

Senate Education K-16 Committee

In this committee meeting, significant attention was dedicated to the discussions surrounding HB8, which reflects a noteworthy increase in funding largely attributed to transfers. The members engaged in a robust dialogue about the implications of this funding increase and its potential to improve services. Key points were raised regarding the effectiveness of previous allocations, with suggestions made for the future use of finances in education-related initiatives. The meeting showcased a collaborative spirit among members, striving to ensure the best outcomes for the public sector.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas Senate Bill SB49

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
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Texas Senate Bill SB60

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials.
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Texas Senate Bill SB365

Filed
11/14/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
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Texas Senate Bill SB685

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
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Texas Senate Bill SB895

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a student's eligibility to participate in the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1191

Filed
2/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1400

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1401

Filed
2/19/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1786

Filed
2/28/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to public higher education.