House bill · 89R

HB 4997

Relating to the tenure and employment of faculty members at certain public institutions of higher education.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 13
Referred to committee
Apr 3
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
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 13, 2025 · House

Authors

Ron ReynoldsD

In committee

Higher Education
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Higher: Faculty

Bill text

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