Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 526	Senate Author:  West
Effective:  Vetoed	House Sponsor:  Cook et al.

            Senate Bill 526 amends the Education Code to require an entity that seeks to offer a degree or certificate program to a person confined in a penal institution or required to reside in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Civil Commitment Office to obtain prior approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer the program if enrollment in the program would make the person eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant.

Governor's Reason for Veto: "While Senate Bill No. 526 is important, it is simply not as important as cutting property taxes. At this time, the legislature must concentrate on delivering property tax cuts to Texans. This bill can be reconsidered at a future special session only after property tax relief is passed."