Establishes the Higher Education and Corrections Council to coordinate higher education for incarcerated individuals in Texas.

The bill establishes the Higher Education and Corrections Council in Texas to coordinate and support higher education for incarcerated individuals. The council will explore methods to improve access, completion, and alignment with workforce demands. It will also recommend legislative appropriations. The council consists of 11 members appointed by various authorities, including the speaker of the house, the lieutenant governor, and the commissioner of higher education. Members serve staggered two-year terms.

Establishes the Higher Education and Corrections Council to coordinate higher education for incarcerated individuals in Texas.

The bill establishes the Higher Education and Corrections Council in Texas to coordinate and support higher education for incarcerated individuals. The council will explore methods to improve access, completion, and alignment with workforce demands. It will also recommend legislative appropriations. The council consists of 11 members appointed by various authorities, including the speaker of the house, the lieutenant governor, and the commissioner of higher education. Members serve staggered two-year terms.