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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | TX | SJR 59 | Establishes the Permanent Technical Institution Infrastructure Fund and the Available Workforce Education Fund as Special Funds to Fund Capital Projects and Equipment Purchases Related to Educational Programs Offered by the Texas State Technical College System | Bill Passed - House (110 - 16) |
| June 1, 2025 | TX | SB 2972 | Requires the Governing Boards of Institutions of Higher Education to Designate Areas on Campus for Public Forum and Prohibits Certain Activities During Student Demonstrations | Conference Report Adopted - House (97 - 39) |
| May 31, 2025 | TX | SB 37 | Authorizes Political Appointees to Review and Approve or Reject Courses and the Hiring of a Provost or Chief Academic Officer | Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 47) |
| May 27, 2025 | TX | SB 1032 | Specifies Eligibility Requirements for Postsecondary Educational Institutions to Participate in the Governor's University Research Initiative | Bill Passed - House (104 - 37) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/27 | SJR 59 | Establishes the Permanent Technical Institution Infrastructure Fund and the Available Workforce Education Fund as Special Funds to Fund Capital Projects and Equipment Purchases Related to Educational Programs Offered by the Texas State Technical College System | Bill Passed - House (110 - 16) |
| 6/01 | SB 2972 | Requires the Governing Boards of Institutions of Higher Education to Designate Areas on Campus for Public Forum and Prohibits Certain Activities During Student Demonstrations | Conference Report Adopted - House (97 - 39) |
| 5/31 | SB 37 | Authorizes Political Appointees to Review and Approve or Reject Courses and the Hiring of a Provost or Chief Academic Officer | Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 47) |
| 5/27 | SB 1032 | Specifies Eligibility Requirements for Postsecondary Educational Institutions to Participate in the Governor's University Research Initiative | Bill Passed - House (104 - 37) |