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SB37: Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.

: Charles Creighton (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 20, 2025
Education
Education--Higher
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
Education--Higher--General
EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Education--Higher--Faculty
Governor
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION, OFFICE OF
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
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Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.

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