The bill amends various sections of the Education Code to address tenure and employment status at public institutions of higher education in Texas. Notably, it introduces a new section, 51.9415, which prohibits institutions from granting tenure or any form of permanent employment status to new employees after September 1, 2025. However, it allows for exceptions for those who are already employed and have been granted tenure before that date, provided they remain continuously employed. Additionally, the bill allows the board of regents to establish an alternative tiered employment system for faculty, which must include annual performance evaluations.

The bill also makes several amendments to existing sections, including the removal of language related to the granting of tenure and the requirement for institutions to adopt policies regarding tenure. It emphasizes the need for performance evaluations for tenured faculty and mandates that institutions provide public information about faculty employment status. The changes aim to enhance accountability and performance standards within higher education institutions while redefining the tenure landscape in Texas. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 21.801, Education Code 51.943, Education Code 51.948, Education Code 51.9745, Education Code 61.057, Education Code 61.002, Education Code 141.001, Education Code 142.001, Education Code 51.942 (Education Code 21, Education Code 51, Education Code 142, Education Code 61, Education Code 141)