SRC-MKV H.B. 2054 77(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2054 77R10301 KEL-DBy: Coleman (Ellis) Education 5/8/2001 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, the statutory purpose statement of Texas Southern University (TSU) designates TSU as a special purpose institution of higher education for urban programming, but does not explicitly state that TSU offers a wide range of degree programs comparable to other general academic institutions. H.B. 2054 expands TSU's statutory purpose statement to reflect its similarities to other general academic institutions. 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 106.02, Education Code, to change language from "providing other general academic and related programs" to "its designation as a statewide general purpose institution of higher education." SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2001.