Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Higher Education Committee Bills & Legislation

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2654

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
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Texas House Bill HB2705

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the protection of free speech rights at institutions of higher education, including the prosecution of the offenses of trespass, damage, and defacement at certain institutions of higher education, and criminal trespass.
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Texas House Bill HB2311

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.
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Texas House Bill HB2339

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in LGBTQ or DEI studies.
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Texas House Bill HB2397

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the oversight of Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.
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Texas House Bill HB2420

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requiring each public institution of higher education to designate a Title VI coordinator.
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Texas House Bill HB184

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain prosecuting attorneys who are employed as part of the border prosecution unit.
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Texas House Bill HB281

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the review, funding, and continuation of degree and certificate programs at public institutions of higher education based on certain performance standards.
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Texas House Bill HB978

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from considering a student's immigration status for purposes of the institution's disciplinary process.
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Texas House Bill HB1233

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to measures to encourage the earning of credentials of value at public institutions of higher education.
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Texas House Bill HB319

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the interest rate for student loans issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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Texas House Bill HB393

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.
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Texas House Bill HB181

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide applicants with certain information regarding eligibility for public health programs.
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Texas House Bill HB718

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
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Texas House Bill HB678

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the inclusion of the National Sexual Assault Hotline on certain student identification cards issued by a public institution of higher education.