Bill: HB 2968, 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
No	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Negative	Neutral

Author(s)

John Frullo

Donna Howard

Sponsor(s)

Brandon Creighton

Bill Caption

Relating to procedures for the issuance of certain private activity bonds.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2698 would significantly increase annual limits on the Higher Education Coordinating Board for issuing private activity bonds in order to allow the board to continue to fund certain student loan programs.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action recommends opposing HB 2698 because it violates our principle of limited government. It is not the proper role of the state government or a state agency to provide loans for college students, which places the burden on taxpayers. Giving the Higher Education Coordinating Board the ability to expand this program increases the size of government.

Organizations Supporting

Texas Business Leadership Council

Texas Municipal League

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