The last time community college funding in Texas significantly changed, the Grateful Dead was playing the Marty Robbins song “El Paso” on the stage of the El Paso County Coliseum.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – House Bill 8 became law with the start of 2024, marking an historical departure from how Texas has been funding its community colleges for decades. HB 8 was signed into law last June by Gov. Greg Abbott, providing $683 million for community colleges across the state. Prior to this year, […]