SJR 59 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System.

SJR 59 proposes a constitutional amendment to create two dedicated funds for Texas State Technical College System campuses: a permanent infrastructure fund for long-term capital projects and an available workforce education fund for immediate equipment and facility needs. This bill repeals a current funding limitation, allowing the system to access annual appropriations meant for public higher education institutions without restrictions. The funds would be financed through existing state appropriations, investments, and donations, managed by the comptroller, to support campus buildings, equipment, and educational program infrastructure. The amendment would directly affect Texas State Technical College System campuses by providing a dedicated, stable funding source for their capital requirements.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2025
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 4 edits · Jun 1, 2025
MODERATE
This bill was finalized for voter approval with minor formatting updates and a new certification clause. The substantive policy content regarding funding for Texas State Technical College System remains unchanged from the previous version, including the creation of two new funds, spending limits, and eligibility rules.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; only formatting and certification language were added.
TECHNICAL

Added a header line noting the bill is the enrolled version with updated digital content accessibility information.

Added certification language at the end certifying Senate and House adoption votes and dates.

Removed original sponsor names and page number formatting from the header.

Reorganized text layout to match standard enrolled bill format with proper spacing and section numbering.

Floor votes · Senate May 8, 2025 · House May 25, 2025

How they voted

282
Passed
Total votes 30
May 8, 2025
D Democratic10
10 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican20
18 Yea 2 Nay
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
50
Key actions
14
Committee
10
Amendments
6
Jun 2, 2025
Introduced
Filed with the Secretary of State
executive
Jun 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 29, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
lower
May 28, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
upper
May 28, 2025
Introduced
House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
upper
May 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage as amended reported
upper
May 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted as amended
lower
May 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
May 25, 2025
Introduced
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
lower
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
May 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Higher Education
lower
May 10, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
May 8, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education K-16
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
6 primary · 15 co-sponsors

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