HB 2164
AN ACT relating to a limitation on the location of a commencement ceremony
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Restricts public higher education institutions from changing their commencement ceremony location by requiring that ceremonies be held within 30 miles or the same county as previous ceremonies, unless the institution's governing board explicitly approves a new location after a public meeting with opportunity for public testimony. The legislation aims to provide consistency and predictability for students, families, and communities regarding graduation events, with the new rules taking effect on September 1, 2025.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to a limitation on the location of a commencement ceremony held by a public institution of higher education. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter G, Chapter 51, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 51.360 to read as follows: Sec. 51.360. LOCATION OF COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY. An institution of higher education may not hold a commencement ceremony more than 30 miles from or in a different county than the location at which the ceremony was held for the previous semester or term unless the institution's governing board approves the new location after considering the matter in an open meeting with an opportunity for public testimony as provided by Section 551.007(a), SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a limitation on the location of a commencement ceremony
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