Bill: SB 537, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Higher Education
2nd Chamber Committee
House Higher Education
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Sponsor(s)
J.M. Lozano
Bill Caption
Relating to requiring the disclosure of special course fees at public institutions of higher education.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would compel institutions of higher education to disclose special fees associated with a course in a course catalog, including an online access fee or lab fee.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill, if enacted, would establish much needed transparency in university systems. Compelling university administrators to disclose special fees in course catalogs allows students and parents to make more informed decisions concerning the true cost of higher education, and keeps administrators, and government, accountable. Therefore, we support this bill.
