The bill, S.B. No. 1242, amends Section 135.02(c) of the Education Code to streamline the process for the Texas State Technical College System to acquire land and facilities. The current requirement for the coordinating board to review and approve the acceptance or acquisition of land and facilities has been removed. This change allows the board to accept or acquire property without the previous stipulations that required board approval if the property was to be added to the educational and general buildings and facilities inventory, particularly when the combined value exceeded $300,000.

The bill aims to facilitate the growth and expansion of the Texas State Technical College System by simplifying the acquisition process for land and facilities. It is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 135.02 (Education Code 135)