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03-06-2013 - 00:40:18

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HB 1   Pitts, Jim General Appropriations Bill.
Bill History: 02-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations

HB 5   Aycock, Jimmie Don Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements.
Bill History: 02-19-13 H Committee action pending House Public Education

HB 13   Callegari, Bill Relating to the State Pension Review Board and public retirement systems.
Bill History: 03-04-13 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Pensions

HB 22   Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the establishment of a public service requirement for undergraduate students, known as Service to Texas, at public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 03-06-13 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E1.014 House Higher Education

HB 25   Branch, Dan Relating to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's student success-based funding recommendations for certain public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 28   Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Bill History: 02-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 30   Branch, Dan Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students within the public higher education system and the timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-27-13 H Committee action pending House Higher Education

HB 44   Flynn, Dan Relating to a moratorium on administering assessment instruments to public school students under the public school accountability system.
Bill History: 02-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education

HB 66   Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
Bill History: 03-06-13 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E1.014 House Higher Education

HB 81   Pickett, Joe Relating to the eligibility of children and other dependents of certain military personnel or veterans for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-05-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 82   McClendon, Ruth Jones Relating to a single common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education in this state.
Bill History: 02-27-13 H Committee action pending House Higher Education

HB 99   Perry, Charles Relating to the state contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Bill History: 02-05-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions

HB 103   Gonzales, Larry Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system.
Bill History: 02-05-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions

HB 110   Raymond, Richard Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
Bill History: 02-05-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 122   Larson, Lyle Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 175   Martinez, Armando Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Bill History: 02-06-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions

HB 230   Isaac, Jason Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for a limited period.
Bill History: 02-07-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means

HB 285   Zedler, Bill Relating to prohibiting discrimination by public institutions of higher education against faculty members and students based on their conduct of research relating to intelligent design.
Bill History: 02-11-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 360   Krause, Matt Relating to withholding state funding from a public or private institution of higher education that requires student organizations to allow student participation regardless of status or beliefs.
Bill History: 02-11-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 407   King, Phil Relating to the Weatherford College District service area.
Bill History: 02-11-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 443   Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the liability of certain public and private institutions of higher education for failure by an administrator to report child abuse or neglect.
Bill History: 02-13-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 498   Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Bill History: 02-13-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions

HB 526   Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system.
Bill History: 02-19-13 H Rereferred to Committee on House Pensions

HB 531   Lozano, Jose Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Bill History: 02-13-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions

HB 551   Cortez, Philip Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs.
Bill History: 03-05-13 H Committee action pending House Public Education

HB 565   Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-13-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

HB 603   Lozano, Jose Relating to exempting certain textbooks for university and college courses from the sales and use tax.
Bill History: 02-14-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means

HB 639   Patrick, Diane Relating to the eligibility requirements for admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution.
Bill History: 02-14-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 706   Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 726   Alvarado, Carol Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public lower-division institutions of higher education to certain undergraduate students.
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 739   Crownover, Myra Relating to the creation of a voluntary consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified depend
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions

HB 747   Raymond, Richard Relating to the duty of certain professionals, including employees of public or private institutions of higher education, to report child abuse or neglect.
Bill History: 03-05-13 H Committee action pending House Human Services

HB 774   Guillen, Ryan Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student.
Bill History: 02-27-13 H Committee action pending House Higher Education

HB 809   Davis, John Relating to the dissemination of information regarding employment opportunities in this state to secondary school students.
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Economic and Small Business Developm

HB 813   Davis, Sarah Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 830   Fletcher, Allen Relating to the portion of designated tuition set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 854   Lucio III, Eddie Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period.
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means

HB 862   King, Susan Relating to the transfer of the limitation on school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to a subsequent homestead of that person.
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means

HB 864   King, Susan Relating to school district waivers from state curriculum requirements for high school graduation.
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education

HB 874   Lavender, George Relating to the eligibility requirements for admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution.
Bill History: 02-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 902   Gonzalez, Mary Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for books and magazines purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students.
Bill History: 02-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means

HB 972   Fletcher, Allen Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 973   Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system.
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions

HB 1004   Gonzales, Larry Relating to an electronic system adopted and maintained by public institutions of higher education to employ a person to track the academic progress of military veterans or their family members receiving student financia
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1025   Pitts, Jim Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Bill History: 02-20-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations

HB 1052   Lavender, George Relating to the automatic admission to a public institution of higher education of a child of a person who dies while on or as a result of active duty in the United States armed forces.
Bill History: 02-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1054   Lavender, George Relating to a prohibition on converting a nontolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project.
Bill History: 02-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation

HB 1071   Allen, Alma Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
Bill History: 02-27-13 H Committee action pending House State Affairs

HB 1077   Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1226   Smithee, John Relating to self-insurance funds established by governmental units.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance

HB 1229   Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1251   Huberty, Dan Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1261   Lewis, Tryon Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to consolidate or eliminate a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1284   Johnson, Eric Relating to the offense of making or causing a false alarm or report involving a public or private institution of higher education.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1296   Alvarado, Carol Relating to providing information to assist postsecondary educational institutions in addressing the state's projected workforce needs for training and education.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Economic and Small Business Developm

HB 1297   Alvarado, Carol Relating to the review of certain skills development fund workforce training programs.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Economic and Small Business Developm

HB 1298   Stickland, Jonathan Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1313   Creighton, Brandon Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1351   Nevarez, Poncho Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the initiation, consolidation, or elimination of a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.
Bill History: 02-26-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1363   Callegari, Bill Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Government Efficiency and Reform

HB 1370   Gonzalez, Mary Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-26-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1373   Callegari, Bill Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Government Efficiency and Reform

HB 1383   Keffer, Jim Relating to the state contribution for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Bill History: 02-26-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions

HB 1409   Wu, Gene Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by examination at public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-26-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1410   Wu, Gene Relating to notification by an institution of higher education to a school district of certain students referred to developmental coursework.
Bill History: 02-26-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1411   Wu, Gene Relating to selection of certain statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League in a manner that provides equal access for institutions of higher education to students who exhibit academic or musical excellence.
Bill History: 02-26-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education

HB 1484   Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1611   Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the date by which certain entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education must receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis.
Bill History: 03-05-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

HB 1618   Munoz, Sergio Relating to limitations imposed on baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
Bill History: 03-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1629   Murphy, Jim Relating to information prepared by the Texas Education Agency for public school students regarding institutions of higher education in this state.
Bill History: 03-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Economic and Small Business Developm

HB 1834   Herrero, Abel Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public junior colleges to certain undergraduate students.
Bill History: 03-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1868   Villarreal, Mike Relating to conditioning certain TEXAS grant awards on a grant recipient's participation in a student engagement program.
Bill History: 03-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1882   Callegari, Bill Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Bill History: 03-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions

HB 1884   Callegari, Bill Relating to the administration of and benefits payable by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Bill History: 03-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions

HB 1938   Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to curriculum requirements in American and Texas history at institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 03-05-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 1974   Bonnen, Dennis Relating to certain duties of public junior colleges and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in relation to baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
Bill History: 03-05-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 2127   Howard, Donna Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
Bill History: 03-01-13 H Filed

HB 2155   Callegari, Bill Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for coverage under the state employee group benefits program.
Bill History: 03-01-13 H Filed

HCR 45   Herrero, Abel Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on Select on Federalism & Fiscal Responsibili

SB 1   Williams, Tommy General Appropriations Bill.
Bill History: 02-27-13 S Meeting set for 8:00 a.m., E1.036 Senate Finance

SB 3   Patrick, Dan Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation and funding in support of certain curriculum authorized for graduation.
Bill History: 02-25-13 S Reported from committee as substituted Senate Education

SB 26   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 01-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 27   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to eligibility for a Texas B-on-Time loan.
Bill History: 01-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 31   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to formula funding for certain semester credit hours earned for dual course credit.
Bill History: 03-06-13 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., E1.012 Senate Higher Education

SB 54   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty.
Bill History: 01-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 59   Nelson, Jane Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 01-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Government Organization

SB 62   Nelson, Jane Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 01-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 132   Nelson, Jane Relating to the contents and applicability of a school district's grading policy.
Bill History: 03-05-13 S Committee action pending Senate Education

SB 146   Williams, Tommy Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.
Bill History: 01-29-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 182   Birdwell, Brian Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 01-29-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 225   Seliger, Kel Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation.
Bill History: 01-29-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education

SB 255   Deuell, Bob Relating to the creation of a voluntary consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified depend
Bill History: 01-29-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 301   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue to a foreign postsecondary institution a certificate of authority to grant professional degrees.
Bill History: 02-05-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 307   Huffman, Joan Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Bill History: 02-05-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Economic Development

SB 414   Ellis, Rodney Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Bill History: 02-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 416   Ellis, Rodney Relating to restrictions on access to certain personal online accounts through electronic communication devices by employers or public or private institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

SB 431   Patrick, Dan Relating to eliminating the set-aside of a portion of designated tuition for student financial assistance at public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 435   Duncan, Robert Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs.
Bill History: 03-05-13 S Committee action pending Senate Education

SB 436   Birdwell, Brian Relating to administration of collegiate learning assessments to students at general academic teaching institutions.
Bill History: 02-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 437   Birdwell, Brian Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 439   Birdwell, Brian Relating to the Weatherford College District service area.
Bill History: 02-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 445   Birdwell, Brian Relating to an informed student document for prospective students of certain public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 490   Seliger, Kel Relating to the expiration of tuition equalization grant requirements for grants awarded before the 2005-2006 academic year.
Bill History: 02-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 497   Seliger, Kel Relating to the number of semester credit hours required to earn an associate degree at public institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 03-06-13 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., E1.012 Senate Higher Education

SB 498   Seliger, Kel Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student.
Bill History: 03-06-13 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m., E1.012 Senate Higher Education

SB 531   Duncan, Robert Relating to self-insurance funds established by governmental units.
Bill History: 02-20-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 533   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a review of cost savings to state agencies and institutions of higher education under energy savings performance contracts.
Bill History: 02-20-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Government Organization

SB 643   Deuell, Bob Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system.
Bill History: 02-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 726   Paxton, Ken Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Bill History: 02-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 779   Hinojosa, Chuy Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student.
Bill History: 02-26-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 792   Seliger, Kel Relating to end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation.
Bill History: 02-25-13 S Filed

SB 838   Birdwell, Brian Relating to giving priority to United States citizens and permanent resident aliens in awarding state-funded student financial assistance.
Bill History: 03-05-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 857   Seliger, Kel Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the initiation, consolidation, or elimination of a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.
Bill History: 03-05-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Higher Education

SB 922   Birdwell, Brian Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.
Bill History: 02-28-13 S Filed

SB 939   West, Royce Relating to reporting child abuse and neglect and to training regarding recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect at schools, institutions of higher education, and other entities.
Bill History: 02-28-13 S Filed

SB 1055   Watson, Kirk Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
Bill History: 03-04-13 S Filed


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