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TX HB3204
Bill
Status
5/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Metcalf
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AI Summary
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Renames the "Josey School of Vocational Education" at Sam Houston State University to "Polytechnic College" and updates its mission from vocational training to career and technical education leading to certificates defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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Removes previous restrictions limiting enrollment to individuals over 18 who cannot qualify for college entrance and eliminates the outdated list of specific vocational fields (auto mechanics, plumbing, photography, etc.)
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Changes the college's funding structure to be funded in the same manner as a public state college, replacing the previous tuition cap of $500 per nine-month scholastic year
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Adds Polytechnic College as an eligible institution for the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program starting with the 2026 fall semester
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Includes Polytechnic College in the definition of "lower-division institution of higher education" for the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Program starting with the 2025 fall semester
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Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed House 137-7 on April 23, 2025, and Senate 30-0 on May 12, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, including the college's eligibility to participate in certain programs.
Education
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
5/26/2025