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TX SR624

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Texas Senate commemorates Tyler Junior College's 100th anniversary in 2026, recognizing the institution founded on September 17, 1926, with an initial class of 93 students

  • TJC has expanded from its original location at Tyler High School to include two Tyler campuses plus locations in Lindale, Jacksonville, and Rusk, now serving more than 19,000 students annually

  • The college offers over 120 degree and certificate programs and awarded a record 1,689 degrees and certificates at its spring 2025 commencement

  • TJC athletics programs have won nearly 70 national championships, and students can participate in more than 40 clubs and organizations

  • The college was named one of the nation's top 150 community colleges by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program in 2017 and earned Military Friendly Silver status for 2025-2026

Legislative Description

Recognizing Tyler Junior College on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Resolutions

Last Action

Reported enrolled

5/31/2025

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