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TX HB1881

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Ashley Simmons

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the president of Texas Southern University to designate a department or entity to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a school of medicine at the university

  • Requires the study to assess the need for the medical school, develop a financial plan with associated costs, and project a timeline for accreditation

  • Mandates evaluation of how Texas Southern University is positioned to address urban health care issues including health care gaps, access disparities, population health disparities, and maternal mortality

  • Requires submission of a written report to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by September 1, 2026, identifying challenges and providing legislative recommendations

  • The Act takes effect September 1, 2025, and expires December 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to a study regarding establishing a public medical school as a professional school of Texas Southern University.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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