Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 2847: Relating to measures to accelerate the award of bachelor's degrees, including the establishment of the general education curriculum advisory committee, and to the number of semester credit hours required for the core curriculum for certain bachelor's degree programs at a public institution of higher education.

Passed one chamber Last action May 25, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars

Plain-language summary

SB 2847 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to measures to accelerate the award of bachelor's degrees, including the establishment of the general education curriculum advisory committee, and to the number of semester credit hours required for the core curriculum for certain bachelor's degree programs at a public institution of higher education. Primary sponsor: Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Matt Shaheen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 25, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brent Hagenbuch (Republican); Matt Shaheen (Republican).