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.