Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2847

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/14/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to measures to accelerate the award of bachelor's degrees, including the establishment of the general education curriculum advisory committee, and to the number of semester credit hours required for the core curriculum for certain bachelor's degree programs at a public institution of higher education.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB37

Relating 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.

TX HB4499

Relating 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.

TX HB2899

Relating to requirements for courses in the core curriculum adopted by public institutions of higher education.

TX SB2098

Relating to requirements for courses in the core curriculum adopted by public institutions of higher education.

TX HB1696

To Establish The Strengthening Arkansas Education Act; And To Provide A Core Curriculum At State-supported Institutions Of Higher Education.

TX SB11

Repeals provisions relating to the authority to confer degrees at public institutions of higher education

TX A3889

Permits four-year institution of higher education to award associate degrees.

TX HB616

Modifies provisions relating to the authority to confer degrees at public institutions of higher education

TX HB90

Modifies provisions relating to the authority to confer degrees at public institutions of higher education

TX SB69

Modifies provisions of the Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer Act

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TX HB25

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