TX HB 4499
died on adjournmentRelating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, the powers and duties of a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment of the Office of Excellence in Higher Education.
Texas · 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) · lower
Quick answers
Did TX HB 4499 pass?
No. TX HB 4499 died when the 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-04-03): Referred to Higher Education
What is TX HB 4499 about?
TX HB 4499 is a bill in the 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) titled “Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, the powers and duties of a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment of the Office of Excellence in Higher Education.”.
Who sponsors TX HB 4499?
Shaheen is the primary sponsor of TX HB 4499.
- Introduced
- 2025-04-03
- Latest action
- 2025-04-03 — Referred to Higher Education
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
- EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM (S0257)
- Education--Higher--Faculty (I0236)
- Education--Higher--General (I0231)
- Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs (I0223)
- EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION, OFFICE OF (V04YL)
- Governor (I0375)
- HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS (V4280)
- STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING (S0317)
Sponsors
- Shaheenprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-03-12
Filed
filing
2025-04-03
Read first time
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2025-04-03
Referred to Higher Education
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Versions
- IntroducedCompare
Documents
Votes
Not provided by source.
Related bills
- Companion bill: SB 37
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