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TX HB2853

Bill

Status

Passed

6/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Perez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the previous statutory caps on student union fees at UT El Paso, which were limited to $30 per student for regular semesters or summer sessions of six weeks or more, and $15 for shorter summer sessions

  • Authorizes the UT System Board of Regents to levy student union fees for financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and improving the student union building, including demolition of the existing facility

  • Requires student approval through a general election for any fee increase exceeding 10 percent above the amount charged in the preceding academic year

  • Applies to student union fees collected beginning with the Spring 2026 semester

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the House 80-55 on May 1, 2025, and the Senate 27-4 with amendments on May 27, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to student union building fees at The University of Texas at El Paso.

Education

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-165/21/2025
Higher Education3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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