Bill
SB 994
87(R) - 2021
Senate Higher Education
Senate Higher Education
Higher Education
Education
Companion Bill
HB 4487
Vote Recommendation
No
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Negative
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Negative
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Neutral
Author(s)
Beverly Powell
César J Blanco
Sarah Eckhardt
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Nathan Johnson
Jose Menendez
Borris Miles
Judith Zaffirini
Co-Author(s)
Carol Alvarado
Roland Gutierrez
Bill Caption
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of
degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public
institutions of higher education.
Fiscal Notes
Estimated Two year Net Impact to General Revenue Related
Funds for SB994, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($50,000,000) through the
biennium ending August 31, 2023.
Bill Analysis
SB 994 would create a new tuition assistance grant program for adult learners at public institutions of higher education who meet certain eligibility requirements. Specific parameters of the grant program are specified in the bill.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action opposes SB 994 which would abridge the principles of limited government and personal responsibility.