Texas SB1489 amends the governance of public higher education institutions by establishing faculty councils or senates and defining their roles and.

Texas SB1489 amends the Education Code to establish faculty councils or senates at public institutions of higher education. These councils or senates are defined as representative faculty organizations directly elected by the general faculty or colleges and schools of an institution. Only the governing board of an institution may establish or authorize the establishment of such a council or senate. These bodies are advisory only and cannot be delegated final decision-making authority on any matter.

Texas SB1489 amends the governance of public higher education institutions by establishing faculty councils or senates and defining their roles and.

Texas SB1489 amends the Education Code to establish faculty councils or senates at public institutions of higher education. These councils or senates are defined as representative faculty organizations directly elected by the general faculty or colleges and schools of an institution. Only the governing board of an institution may establish or authorize the establishment of such a council or senate. These bodies are advisory only and cannot be delegated final decision-making authority on any matter.