Bill

HB 3601

86(R) - 2019
House Higher Education
Senate Higher Education
House Higher Education
Senate Higher Education

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Cecil Bell Jr.

Sponsor(s)

Jose Menendez

Bill Caption

Relating to the accreditation by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of competency-based education degree plans for members of the Texas military forces.


Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 3601 would authorize the Higher Education Coordinating Board to approve a public institution of higher education to offer a degree in coordination with the Texas Military Department that uses alternative methods of determining mastery of program content, including competency based education.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 3601 which does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles. 

Organizations Supporting

Texas Association of Manufacturers