Bill: HB 699, 84(R) - 2015
Committee
House Higher Education
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Poncho Nevarez
Co-Author(s)
Carol Alvarado
Geanie Morrison
Scott Sanford
Jason Villalba
Bill Caption
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy on campus sexual assault.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 699 would require state higher education institutions to adopt a campus sexual assault policy and make the information available to students, faculty members, and staff members. The information would be posted on the website and entering freshmen would be required to attend an orientation. The policy would be reviewed each biennium and revised as necessary.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Public Policy Action does not take policy positions on social issues, therefore we are neutral on this legislation. And since this legislation only relates to public institutions, it is not a clear violation of our liberty principles.
