House bill · 89R

HB 5608

Relating to certain requirements regarding persons with disabilities enrolled in public institutions of higher education.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 14
Referred to committee
Apr 7
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 7, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 14, 2025 · House

Authors

Vikki GoodwinD

In committee

Higher Education
House
Referred Apr 7, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Disabilities, Persons with Education: Higher: Institutions & Programs

Bill text

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