Texas 89th Legislature
Education--junior College Districts
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 7 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Education--junior College Districts Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (10)
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 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 development of a state information technology apprenticeship credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Relating to the development of a state information technology apprenticeship credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials.
Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials.
Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions.
Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions.
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 creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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 transfer of students in public higher education and to transparency regarding certificate or degree program requirements.
Relating to the transfer of students in public higher education and to transparency regarding certificate or degree program requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on education--junior college districts passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 10 laws related to education--junior college districts. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of education--junior college districts policy in Texas.
- Did education--junior college districts bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Education--junior College Districts legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 Senate bills and 3 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most education--junior college districts bills?
- The leading authors of education--junior college districts legislation include Sen. Royce West (D) with 2 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 2 bills, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on education--junior college districts issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for education--junior college districts legislation?
- Among the 10 education--junior college districts bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 4 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to education--junior college districts in Texas law?
- Education--junior College Districts legislation frequently overlaps with Education, Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas, Education--higher. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for education--junior college districts legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 7 of the 10 education--junior college districts bills (70%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on education--junior college districts policy.
- When do Texas education--junior college districts laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some education--junior college districts bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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