Texas HB4997 revises tenure and employment policies for faculty at public higher education institutions.

Texas HB4997 amends the Education Code to establish a comprehensive performance evaluation process for tenured faculty at public higher education institutions. This evaluation must occur no more often than once a year and no less often than once every six years. The evaluation covers professional responsibilities in teaching, research, service, patient care, and administration, and includes peer review. The process aims at professional development and incorporates academic due process rights.

Texas HB4997 revises tenure and employment policies for faculty at public higher education institutions.

Texas HB4997 amends the Education Code to establish a comprehensive performance evaluation process for tenured faculty at public higher education institutions. This evaluation must occur no more often than once a year and no less often than once every six years. The evaluation covers professional responsibilities in teaching, research, service, patient care, and administration, and includes peer review. The process aims at professional development and incorporates academic due process rights.