BILL ANALYSIS

 

 

Senate Research Center                                                                                                        S.B. 254

79R3040 KEL-D                                                                                                             By: Shapiro

                                                                                                                    S/C on Higher Education

                                                                                                                                              3/2/2005

                                                                                                                                              As Filed

 

 

AUTHOR'S/SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

 

Almost four decades ago, when the Texas Legislature established The University of Texas at      Dallas, and again approximately two decades ago when the legislature authorized the university to enroll freshmen and sophomore students, the authorizing legislation included language placing restrictions and limitations on the university’s programs and enrollments.  S.B. 254 repeals these various limitations, restrictions, and mandates to eliminate the risk that in the future they might constitute potential or   perceived impediments to the university as it continues to meet the       needs   of the citizens of Texas.

 

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.  Repealer: Sections 70.05 (Programs at Other Universities) and 70.08 (Undergraduate Admissions), Education Code.

 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2005.