Honorable Judith Zaffirini, Chair, Senate Committee on Higher Education
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB2189 by Lucio (Relating to the degrees awarded by the Texas State Technical College System.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Provisions of the bill would allow Texas State Technical College - Harlingen to offer bachelor of science degrees in a field of study if the Higher Education Coordinating Board determines that the degree in that field of study is appropriate to the role and mission of the Texas State Technical College System and if it meets the educational or workforce needs of the region in which the campus is located.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.