SRC-DPW S.B. 993 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 993 76R7747 KEL-DBy: Lindsay Higher Education 4/6/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, Texas law exempts children of certain disabled peace officers and firemen from tuition payments at state junior colleges, universities, and colleges. Under Section 54.204(e)(1), Education Code, a person forfeits the tuition exemption when he or she transfers from the four-year college or university he or she first attended to another. This bill would eliminate the provision that limits children of disabled peace officers and firemen by forfeiting their tuition exemption if they transfer from certain colleges or universities. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 993 repeals provisions regarding the authorized use of exemptions from certain fees and tuitions. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 54.204(e), Education Code (regarding the authorized use of exemptions from certain fees and tuitions). SECTION 2. Provides this Act applies beginning with the 1999 fall semester. SECTION 3.Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.