The bill amends the Education Code to update the allocation of campuses within the Texas State Technical College System. Notable changes include the addition of a campus located in Starr County and the inclusion of Wilson County as a location for campuses that operate as a collective unit. Additionally, the bill specifies that campuses in Comal County will now also include Wilson County, while removing Guadalupe County from that designation. The bill also clarifies that approval for technical-vocational programs does not apply to several counties, including the newly added Wilson and Starr Counties.

Furthermore, the bill allows junior college districts to annex territory in Starr and Wilson Counties, expanding the areas eligible for such actions. The changes aim to enhance the accessibility and distribution of technical education across Texas, ensuring that the campuses are strategically positioned to meet local needs. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 135.02, Education Code 135.04, Education Code 130.063 (Education Code 135, Education Code 130)