BILL ANALYSIS

 

 

Senate Research Center

H.B. 1114

88R3536 JRJ-F

By: Kacal; Kitzman (Kolkhorst)

 

Education

 

5/9/2023

 

Engrossed

 

 

 

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

 

Currently, there is a portion of the Waller Independent School District (WISD) in Harris County that is not assigned to a junior college district. H.B. 1114 seeks to ensure that this portion of WISD is served by a public junior college by including the portion within the Blinn Junior College District service area.

 

H.B. 1114 amends current law relating to the service area of the Blinn Junior College District.

 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

 

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

 

SECTION 1. Amends Section 130.168, Education Code, as follows:

 

Sec. 130.168. BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. Provides that the service area of the Blinn College District includes the territory within certain counties, including the part of the Waller Independent School District that is located in Harris County. Makes nonsubstantive changes.

 

SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2023.