S.B. No. 1242 amends Section 135.02(c) of the Education Code regarding the Texas State Technical College System's authority to acquire land and facilities. The bill allows the board to accept or acquire land and facilities by purchase in the name of the State of Texas without the previous requirement for review and approval by the coordinating board. Specifically, the bill removes the stipulation that the coordinating board must approve acquisitions if the board of regents requests to add the property to its educational and general buildings and facilities inventory, particularly when the combined value exceeds $300,000.

This legislative change streamlines the process for the Texas State Technical College System to acquire necessary land and facilities, potentially facilitating quicker expansion and development of educational resources. The bill is set to 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)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 135.02 (Education Code 135)
Engrossed: Education Code 135.02 (Education Code 135)
House Committee Report: Education Code 135.02 (Education Code 135)
Enrolled: Education Code 135.02 (Education Code 135)