Bill: SB 44, 84(R) - 2015
Committee
Senate State Affairs
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Judith Zaffirini
Bill Caption
Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at institutions of higher education.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to local governments is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 44 would amend Education Code to clarify that private gifts made to an institution of higher education to support undergraduate research activities are eligible for matching grants under the Texas Research Incentive Program (TRIP). The bill also expressly adds undergraduate financial aid to the list of items ineligible for matching funds.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill does not negatively or positively impact or involve the
liberty principles, therefore we are neutral on this legislation.
