Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 37: Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 37 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman. Primary sponsor: Creighton, Matt Shaheen (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Creighton; Matt Shaheen (Republican). 6 co-sponsors.