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TX HB4361
TX HB4361Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education.
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Introduced
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
In Committee
05/25/2025
05/25/2025
Crossed Over
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop standardized procedures for issuing emergency notifications at public higher education institutions, in consultation with administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The procedures must align with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose campus safety information, and must utilize the existing emergency alert system established under Section 51.218 of the Texas Education Code. The bill mandates that the coordinating board adopt these rules as soon as practicable after the act's effective date, which will be immediately if the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not. The goal is to ensure timely and consistent communication of emergency information across public higher education institutions in Texas, potentially improving campus safety and preparedness.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (27)
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D)*,
Donna Howard (D)*,
Lauren Simmons (D)*,
Armando Walle (D)*,
Charlene Ward Johnson (D)*,
Judith Zaffirini (D)*,
Alma Allen (D),
John Bryant (D),
Nicole Collier (D),
Yvonne Davis (D),
Lulu Flores (D),
Linda Garcia (D),
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D),
Mary González (D),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
Gina Hinojosa (D),
Ann Johnson (D),
Jo Jones (D),
Venton Jones (D),
Christian Manuel (D),
Trey Martinez Fischer (D),
Borris Miles (D),
Christina Morales (D),
Vincent Perez (D),
Mihaela Plesa (D),
Ron Reynolds (D),
Jon Rosenthal (D),
Last Action
Effective immediately (on 06/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4361 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04361F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04361S.htm |
| Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB04361E.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04361E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04361E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04361H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB04361H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04361I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04361I.htm |
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