Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 3601	House Author:  Bell, Cecil et al.
Effective:  9-1-19	Senate Sponsor:  Menéndez et al.

            House Bill 3601 amends the Higher Education Coordinating Act of 1965, Education Code, to authorize the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to approve a public institution of higher education to offer in coordination with the Texas Military Department a degree that uses alternative methods of determining mastery of program content, including competency‑based education. The bill sets out eligibility criteria for such a degree program, including minimum periods of active service in the Texas military forces.