Bill: SB 994, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

Senate Higher Education

Companion Bill

HB 4487

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
No Neutral Neutral Negative Negative 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.


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