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TX HJR203
Joint Resolution
Status
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terry Wilson
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Texas Health Care Workforce Education Fund in the state constitution to provide dedicated funding for comprehensive regional universities to address health care workforce shortages
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Fund sources include legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and investment earnings, with assets invested according to the same standards as the permanent university fund
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Annual appropriations from the fund are capped at 7% of the average net fair market value of investment assets, with distributions designed to maintain purchasing power over rolling 10-year periods
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Legislature must establish eligibility criteria for state universities and allocate funds biennially using an equitable formula, with periodic reviews and adjustments
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Eligible universities may use distributions only for educational and general activities addressing state health care workforce needs; the proposed amendment would appear on the November 4, 2025 ballot
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Health Care Workforce Education Fund to provide funding to eligible institutions of higher education to address Texas' health care workforce needs and drive the state economy.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Education K-16
5/5/2025