SB1032

Relating to the eligibility of postsecondary educational institutions to participate in the governor's university research initiative.

Vetoed·6/22/25

Texas SB1032 amends eligibility criteria for institutions participating in the governor's university research initiative.

Texas SB1032 modifies the definition of "eligible institution" under the governor's university research initiative to include general academic teaching institutions, private or independent institutions of higher education, or medical and dental units. Additionally, it prohibits the use of matching grants to recruit distinguished researchers from other eligible institutions or private or independent institutions of higher education. The changes apply to agreements entered into after the effective date of the act.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

104 Yea

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37 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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7 Absent

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Calendar

May 20, 2025

8:00 AM

House Higher Education Committee Hearing

Apr 16, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Education K-16 Committee Hearing

History

Jun 22, 2025

Vetoed by the Governor

May 30, 2025

House

Signed in the House

May 30, 2025

Sent to the Governor