Honorable Judith Zaffirini, Chair, Senate Committee on S/C on Higher Education
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1157 by West, George "Buddy" (Relating to a student services building fee at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
Under provisions of the bill, the University of Texas System may impose on each student enrolled at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin a student services building fee in an amount not to exceed $150 per semester credit hour for each regular semester, $75 per summer session of more than six weeks and $50 for each summer session six weeks or shorter. The University of Texas System estimates the student services building fee will generate $4,265,749 in auxiliary funds over the next five years. Enrollment increases will generate additional revenue. The student services building fee will be locally assessed by the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
Source Agencies:
720 The University of Texas System Administration, 781 Higher Education Coordinating Board