Texas 89th Legislature
Education--higher--finance
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 7 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Education--higher--finance Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (9)
Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money.
Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money.
Relating to a study on changes to performance tier funding for dual credit or dual enrollment courses under the public junior college state finance program and the capacity of the state's workforce to teach dual credit or dual enrollment courses.
Relating to a study on changes to performance tier funding for dual credit or dual enrollment courses under the public junior college state finance program and the capacity of the state's workforce to teach dual credit or dual enrollment courses.
Relating to the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, including the college's eligibility to participate in certain programs.
Relating to the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, including the college's eligibility to participate in certain programs.
Relating to a study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
Relating to a study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.
Relating to public higher education.
Relating to public higher education.
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program.
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program.
Relating to the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System.
Relating to the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on education--higher--finance passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 9 laws related to education--higher--finance. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of education--higher--finance policy in Texas.
- Did education--higher--finance bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Education--higher--finance legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 Senate bills and 3 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most education--higher--finance bills?
- The leading authors of education--higher--finance legislation include Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on education--higher--finance issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for education--higher--finance legislation?
- Among the 9 education--higher--finance bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to education--higher--finance in Texas law?
- Education--higher--finance legislation frequently overlaps with Education, Education--higher, Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for education--higher--finance legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 7 of the 9 education--higher--finance bills (78%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on education--higher--finance policy.
- When do Texas education--higher--finance laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some education--higher--finance bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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