House bill · 89R

HB 1870

Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education.

Did not pass

Progress

58 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Jan 15
Referred to committee
Mar 14
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Higher Education Higher Education
Mar 14, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 14, 2025 · House
Filed
Jan 15, 2025 · House

Authors

Terri Leo-WilsonR

In committee

Higher Education
House
Referred Mar 14, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Higher: Institutions & Programs Education: Higher: Private Schools Governor State Agencies, Boards & Commissions: Newly Proposed

Bill text

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