The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend the Texas Constitution to establish two special funds: the Permanent Technical Institution Infrastructure Fund and the Available Workforce Education Fund. These funds are intended to provide dedicated financial support for capital projects and equipment purchases related to educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System. Additionally, the resolution proposes to remove the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses from the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding that is currently allocated to public institutions of higher education.
The resolution outlines the structure and management of the new funds, detailing how they will be financed through appropriations, interest earnings, and donations. It specifies the types of expenditures that can be funded, such as land acquisition, construction, and equipment purchases, while also prohibiting the use of these funds for intercollegiate athletics or auxiliary enterprises. The resolution includes provisions for the distribution of funds and establishes a timeline for implementation, with the proposed amendment set to be submitted to voters in an election on November 4, 2025. If approved, the changes would take effect on September 1, 2026.