Education--higher--faculty

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including the establishment of a faculty council or senate and the decision-making authority of public institutions of higher education. [SB-1489] [Education ]
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including the establishment of a faculty council or senate and the decision-making authority of public institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul D. Bettencourt Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/20/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a prohibition on public institutions of higher education requiring students to enroll in certain courses to complete a certificate or degree program, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, funding such courses using state appropriations, or requiring related faculty practices, and to freshman student orientation at those institutions. [HB-2548] [Education ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Relating to a prohibition on public institutions of higher education requiring students to enroll in certain courses to complete a certificate or degree program, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, funding such courses using state appropriations, or requiring related faculty practices, and to freshman student orientation at those institutions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cody Joe Harris Read First Time on 03/17/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education and employees of public institutions of higher education and their spouses from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, donations, or investments from certain foreign entities. [SB-1067] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Investments ] [International ]
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education and employees of public institutions of higher education and their spouses from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, donations, or investments from certain foreign entities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Read First Time on 04/22/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the procedure for resolving allegations of religious discrimination against a student at a public institution of higher education. [SB-1069] [Education ] [Religion ] [Human Rights ]
Relating to the procedure for resolving allegations of religious discrimination against a student at a public institution of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Mayes Middleton Considered In Public Hearing on 04/16/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in LGBTQ or DEI studies. [HB-2339] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in LGBTQ or DEI studies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Harrison Read First Time on 03/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to tenure and employment status at public institutions of higher education in this state. [HB-1830] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to tenure and employment status at public institutions of higher education in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew F. Shaheen Read First Time on 03/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarly research or creative works at public institutions of higher education. [SB-580] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarly research or creative works at public institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Read First Time on 02/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarships provided by public institutions of higher education. [SB-579] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarships provided by public institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Read First Time on 02/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to post information regarding the compensation of certain employees and independent contractors on the institution's Internet website. [SB-550] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to post information regarding the compensation of certain employees and independent contractors on the institution's Internet website.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Read First Time on 02/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring the approval of the governing board of a public institution of higher education for the hiring of certain institution employees. [SB-452] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to requiring the approval of the governing board of a public institution of higher education for the hiring of certain institution employees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Mayes Middleton Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child. [SB-48] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 02/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education. [HB-393] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John H. Bucy Read First Time on 02/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the tenure and employment of faculty members at certain public institutions of higher education. [SB-18] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to the tenure and employment of faculty members at certain public institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Signed By The Governor on 06/17/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain duties of a public institution of higher education in relation to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. [HB-4935] [Student Loans ] [Education ]
Relating to certain duties of a public institution of higher education in relation to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma A. Allen Read First Time on 03/23/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to public higher education reform; authorizing administrative penalties. [HB-5127] [Education ]
Relating to public higher education reform; authorizing administrative penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew F. Shaheen Read First Time on 03/24/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the purpose of public institutions of higher education and a prohibition on compelling students enrolled at those institutions to adopt certain beliefs. [SB-16] [Education ]
Relating to the purpose of public institutions of higher education and a prohibition on compelling students enrolled at those institutions to adopt certain beliefs.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Read First Time on 04/24/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education. [SB-17] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Signed By The Governor on 06/17/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education. [SB-2194] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Whitmire Read First Time on 03/22/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training. [SB-2059] [Education ] [Healthcare ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Read First Time on 04/27/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training. [HB-3930] [Healthcare ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Considered In Public Hearing on 04/24/2023

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