Amend CSSB 1 (house committee printing) as follows:

(1)  In Article II of the bill, proportionally reduce the general revenue appropriations to the Health and Human Services Commission (page II-33) across all strategies by a total of $6,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, and $2,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2027.

(2)  In Article III of the bill, following the appropriations to Stephen F. Austin State University (page III-104), add the following appropriately numbered rider and renumber subsequent riders accordingly:

____.  Engineering Technology Degree Program. In addition to amounts appropriated above and contingent on approval of the program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the amount of $6,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, and $2,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2027, is appropriated to Stephen F. Austin State University to establish a comprehensive bachelor of science degree in engineering technology with specialized tracks in power generation and manufacturing. Any unexpended balances as of August 31, 2026, are appropriated for the same purpose for the state fiscal year beginning September 1, 2026.

(3)  Adjust the bill totals and methods of financing accordingly.