BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	S.B. 1442
	By: Springer
	Subcommittee on Higher Education
	4/12/2023
	As Filed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

Since 2010, Denton, Collin, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties have grown substantially in population. The suburban expansion seen in Denton and Collin Counties was between 29 percent and 51 percent. To help accommodate such rapid population growth and average commute times in the Dallas area, the bill intends to expand the Texas State Technical College system to recognize a Denton County campus.  

As proposed, S.B. 1442 amends current law relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System.

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 135.02(a), Education Code, to provide that the Texas State Technical College System is composed of certain campuses, including a campus located in Denton County.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2023.