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The Waive Fees Bill
Texas could waive fees for teachers in important jobs
Relating to the waiver of license renewal fees for certain instructors in high-demand fields at public institutions of higher education.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would stop certain teachers in Texas from paying fees to renew their licenses, helping them teach important subjects like nursing and engineering.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would make it easier for people with valuable skills, like nurses, engineers, and plumbers, to teach at public colleges by removing a fee they currently pay. This could help more people become teachers in these important areas, making sure students have good instructors and helping to fill jobs that are needed. It is a good step to support educators and the future workforce.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- This bill would waive license renewal fees for certain instructors.
- It applies to faculty and adjunct professors at public colleges in Texas.
- The fees would be waived for teachers in high-demand fields like nursing, pharmacy, engineering, and electrical work.
- If passed, this bill would take effect on September 1, 2025.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Steve Toth (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- William Metcalf (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Mike Schofield (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Tony Tinderholt (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Tom Oliverson (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Cole Hefner (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Valoree Swanson (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Briscoe Cain (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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