Bill: HB 277, 86(R) - 2019
Committee
House Higher Education
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Higher Education
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Positive |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Tom Oliverson
Angie Chen Button
Jim Murphy
Co-Author(s)
Briscoe Cain
Matt Schaefer
Steve Toth
James White
Terry Wilson
Sponsor(s)
Brandon Creighton
Bill Caption
Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain comparative gainful employment data.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 277 would require the common online application for post-secondary institutions to include a link to comparative gainful employment data. This would include data regarding the benefits of different types of degrees, career opportunities, and comparative data between different universities. This data would be compiled by a board in coordination with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action recommends supporting HB 277 because it promotes our principles of free markets and personal responsibility. The data that would be included in this link could help graduating high school students choose a career path or university that best suits them and their interests. Data regarding the employment rate of students or the benefits of trade schools promotes our principle of free markets. HB 277 would also require the link to include data regarding average tuition and student loan debt, promoting personal responsibility.
Organizations Supporting
Center for Public Policy Priorities
Texas Association of Manufacturers
Texas Business Leadership Council
Texas Public Policy Foundation
