Texas 89th Legislature
Education--higher--general
8 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 10 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
8 bills require immediate attention
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education.
Education--higher--general Filing Activity
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All Bills (17)
Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.
Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education and their dependents to participate in the state employees group benefits program.
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education and their dependents to participate in the state employees group benefits program.
Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education.
Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education.
Relating to the issuance of a diploma to a student graduating from a public institution of higher education that has undergone a merger, acquisition, or name change.
Relating to the issuance of a diploma to a student graduating from a public institution of higher education that has undergone a merger, acquisition, or name change.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.
Relating to the procedure for determining whether a student's violation of a public school's or public institution of higher education's student code of conduct was motivated by antisemitism.
Relating to the procedure for determining whether a student's violation of a public school's or public institution of higher education's student code of conduct was motivated by antisemitism.
Relating to a public institution of higher education's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking resources and policy orientation.
Relating to a public institution of higher education's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking resources and policy orientation.
Relating to the use of an epinephrine delivery system by certain entities.
Relating to the use of an epinephrine delivery system by certain entities.
Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate public high school students' awareness of and application to institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form.
Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate public high school students' awareness of and application to institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form.
Relating to use by a religious organization of public school or institution of higher education facilities.
Relating to use by a religious organization of public school or institution of higher education facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on education--higher--general passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 17 laws related to education--higher--general. These bills were authored by 12 different legislators and address various aspects of education--higher--general policy in Texas.
- Did education--higher--general bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Education--higher--general legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 9 House bills and 8 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most education--higher--general bills?
- The leading authors of education--higher--general legislation include Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Terry Wilson (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on education--higher--general issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for education--higher--general legislation?
- Among the 17 education--higher--general bills enacted, 8 have critical compliance urgency and 7 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to education--higher--general in Texas law?
- Education--higher--general legislation frequently overlaps with Education, Education--higher, Education--primary & Secondary. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for education--higher--general legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 10 of the 17 education--higher--general bills (59%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on education--higher--general policy.
- When do Texas education--higher--general laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some education--higher--general bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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