WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 2853

Relating to student union building fees at The University of Texas at El Paso.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by César Blanco and 3 co-sponsors

HB 2853 modifies student union building fee requirements at UT El Paso, effective September 1, 2025, altering how mandatory facility fees are assessed or collected from students.

Effective on 9/1/25
#education--higher--institutions&programs(i0223) #education--higher--studentfees(i0234) #universityoftexasatelpaso(u0019)
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 2853

Legislative bill overview

HB 2853 modifies how student union building fees are assessed and collected at The University of Texas at El Paso. The bill became effective on September 1, 2025, after passing both chambers and becoming law without the Governor's signature.

Why is this important

Student fees directly affect college affordability and student debt levels. Changes to mandatory building fees impact UTEP's ability to maintain student facilities while affecting the financial burden on its student population, which is predominantly low-income and first-generation college students.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions regarding fee structure, opt-out provisions, or allocation methods are not detailed in available legislative records, making it difficult to assess whether it increases or decreases student financial burden
  • Questions about how revenue changes will affect facility maintenance, renovation, and student services at UTEP's student union
  • Potential equity concerns regarding whether changes disproportionately impact different student populations or demographics at the institution

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.