House bill · 89R

HB 2548

Relating to a prohibition on public institutions of higher education requiring students to enroll in certain courses to complete a certificate or degree program, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, funding such courses using state appropriations, or requiring related faculty practices, and to freshman student orientation at those institutions.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Feb 6
Referred to committee
Mar 17
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Higher Education Higher Education
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 6, 2025 · House

Authors

Cody HarrisR

In committee

Higher Education
House
Referred Mar 17, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Higher: Faculty Education: Higher: Institutions & Programs Human Relations

Bill text

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