TX HJR169

Creates two new constitutional funds: the permanent instruction in manufacturing and technical workforce operations fund and the available instruction in manufacturing and technical workforce operations fund, established as special funds outside general revenue

Appropriates $750,000 from general revenue to the permanent fund on January 1, 2026, with annual distributions from the permanent fund to the available fund capped at 5.5% of fair market value

Funds may only benefit three specific Texas State University System institutions: Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Authorized uses include acquiring land, constructing and equipping buildings, major repairs, purchasing capital equipment (including virtual/augmented reality and heavy industrial equipment), and paying principal and interest on bonds

Prohibits use of funds for intercollegiate athletics or auxiliary enterprises, and requires the constitutional amendment be submitted to voters on November 4, 2025