Throughout the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature, TCCTA will notify members as key bills move through the legislative process — and we’ll ask members to contact their Senators and Representatives when it can make the most difference. In the meantime, please review the legislation we’re following, and speak with your legislators about the issues that matter most to you. Thank you for your interest and involvement in Texas higher education policy.

TCCTA Tracked Bills for the 88th Texas Legislature

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HB 164 – filed by Terry Canales

Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.

HB 404 – filed by Nicole Collier

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid leave to employees.

HB 547 – filed by Briscoe Cain

Relating to tuition and fee bills or billing statements provided to students by public institutions of higher education.

HB 584 – filed by Giovanne Capriglione

Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.

HB 750 – filed by Jay Dean

Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials.

HB 845 – filed by Jared Patterson

Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from providing financial support to nonprofit media organizations.

HB 859 – filed by Bryan Slayton

Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.

HB 875 – filed by Brian Harrison

Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Ellis County.

HB 1006 – filed by Carl Tepper

Relating to protected expression, intellectual freedom, and viewpoint diversity at public institutions of higher education.

HB 1607 – filed by Cody Harris

Relating to prohibiting certain instruction as a part of a course at a public institution of higher education.

HB 1760 – filed by Cole Hefner

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.

HB 2280 – filed by Rafael Anchía

Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

HB 2736– filed by Steve Toth

Relating to requirements regarding certain student resources provided to public and private school students by a public or private primary or secondary school, institution of higher education, state agency, or public library.

HB 3164– filed by Carl Tepper

Relating to the prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and employees at public institutions of higher education.

HB 3471– filed John Bucy

Relating to the general responsibility of public institutions of higher education and to protect expression and academic freedom at those institutions.

SB 16 – filed by Bryan Hughes

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 17 – filed by Brandon Creighton; et al.

Relating to public higher education reform; authorizing administrative penalties.

SB 18 – filed by Brandon Creighton; et al.

Relating to tenure and employment status at public institutions of higher education in this state.

SB 41 – filed by Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.

SB 200 – filed by Sarah Eckhardt

Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.

SB 205 – filed by Sarah Eckhardt

Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

SB 236 – filed by Chuy Hinojosa

Relating to participation of the members of the Texas Workforce Commission in certain functions of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.

SB 244 – filed by Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education including the provision of loan repayment assistance to nursing faculty and the provision of grants to nursing education programs.

SB 1152 – filed by Bob Hall

Relating to requirements regarding certain student resources provided to public and private school students by a public or private primary or secondary school, institution of higher education, state agency, or public library.

SB 1799 – filed by Drew Springer Relating to limiting all two-year college contracts to one year terms.