Texas SB2613 amends the definition of "neglect of duty" for tenured faculty at public institutions of higher education.

Texas SB2613 modifies the definition of "neglect of duty" in the Education Code to include continuing or repeated substantial neglect of professional responsibilities for tenured faculty at public institutions of higher education. These responsibilities now explicitly include engaging in classroom, laboratory, seminar, or clinical instruction, pursuing research through study, investigation, discovery, and creation, and attending to administrative tasks. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2613 amends the definition of "neglect of duty" for tenured faculty at public institutions of higher education.

Texas SB2613 modifies the definition of "neglect of duty" in the Education Code to include continuing or repeated substantial neglect of professional responsibilities for tenured faculty at public institutions of higher education. These responsibilities now explicitly include engaging in classroom, laboratory, seminar, or clinical instruction, pursuing research through study, investigation, discovery, and creation, and attending to administrative tasks. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.