Amend CSHB 1 (house committee printing) as follows:

(1)  In Article III of the bill, following the appropriations to the Special Provisions Relating Only to State Agencies of Higher Education, in Sec. 59, Subsection (a)(2), Contingency for Community College Finance Legislation (page III-279), reduce the general revenue appropriations by $1,500,000 for each year of the state fiscal biennium ending August 31, 2025.

(2)  In Article III of the bill, following the appropriations to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (page III-51), increase the general revenue appropriations to Strategy A.1.3, College Readiness and Success by $1,500,000 for each year of the state fiscal biennium ending August 31, 2025.

(3)  In Article III of the bill, following the appropriations to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (page III-51), amend Rider 39:

39.  Advise TX. Out of funds appropriated above in Strategy A.1.3, College Readiness and Success, the commissioner shall spend $1,500,000 in general revenue in fiscal year 2024 and $1,500,000 in general revenue in fiscal year 2025 to partner with an entity to expand access to evidence-based near peer advising and increase the number of students served by programs that assist Texans to prepare for, enter, and/or reenter higher education. The Higher Education Coordinating Board may solicit and accept gifts for additional support for the Advise TX College Advising Corps. Any unexpended balances on hand at the end of fiscal year 2024 may be carried over to fiscal year 2025 and are appropriated for the same purpose.

(4)  Adjust totals and methods of financing accordingly.