Texas SB724 mandates in-person attendance for governing board members of public higher education institutions, with penalties for non-compliance.

Texas SB724 requires members of the governing boards of public institutions of higher education to attend at least 75 percent of meetings in person each year. Failure to meet this requirement results in a $1,000 civil penalty for the first violation and ineligibility for reappointment or appointment to any other governing board for the second violation. Institutions receiving the penalty may use the funds to provide scholarships to students.

Texas SB724 mandates in-person attendance for governing board members of public higher education institutions, with penalties for non-compliance.

Texas SB724 requires members of the governing boards of public institutions of higher education to attend at least 75 percent of meetings in person each year. Failure to meet this requirement results in a $1,000 civil penalty for the first violation and ineligibility for reappointment or appointment to any other governing board for the second violation. Institutions receiving the penalty may use the funds to provide scholarships to students.