The resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish two special funds—the Permanent Technical Institution Infrastructure Fund and the Available Workforce Education Fund—specifically aimed at supporting the capital needs of educational programs within the Texas State Technical College System (TSTCS). This amendment would remove TSTCS and its campuses from the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding that is currently allocated to public institutions of higher education. The funds would be managed outside the general revenue fund and would not require further appropriation for their use, allowing for a dedicated source of funding for capital projects and equipment purchases.
Additionally, the resolution outlines the management and distribution of these funds, specifying that the comptroller of public accounts will oversee the Permanent Fund and determine the annual distribution to the Available Fund. The funds can be used for various purposes, including acquiring land, constructing buildings, and purchasing educational materials, but cannot be used for intercollegiate athletics or auxiliary enterprises. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters in an election scheduled for November 4, 2025, and if approved, the changes will take effect on September 1, 2026.