Senate bill · 89R

SB 579

Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarships provided by public institutions of higher education.

Did not pass

Progress

52 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

Filed
Dec 13
Referred to committee
Feb 3
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 Education K-16 Education
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Dec 13, 2024 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Dec 13, 2024 · Senate

Authors

Royce WestD

In committee

Education
Senate
Referred Feb 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Higher: Faculty Education: Higher: General Education: Higher: Institutions & Programs

Bill text

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SB 37Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.	Brandon CreightonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 393Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.	John BucyD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 28, 2025Referred to Higher Education
HB 3295Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.	Ron ReynoldsD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 20, 2025Referred to Higher Education
HB 4499Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, the powers and duties of a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment of the Office of Excellence in Higher Education.	Matt ShaheenR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Higher Education
HB 5202Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education.	Greg BonnenR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Higher Education
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