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HB8Introduced in the House

Higher Ed. Major Projects Fund

Passed

Introduced by Anita Gonzales, District 70

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Higher Ed. Major Projects Fund

Where it stands

Signed by Governor - Chapter 50 - Mar. 9

March 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Final Passage · February 18, 2026

38

Yes

0

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

42 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
William Sharer1Yes
Steve Lanier2Yes
Shannon Pinto3Yes
George Munoz4Yes
Leo Jaramillo5Yes
Roberto Gonzales6Yes
Pat Woods7Not Voting
Pete Campos8Yes
Cindy Nava9Yes
Katy Duhigg10Absent

Bill history

  1. Sent to HAFC - Referrals: HAFC

  2. HAFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)

  3. Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:45 N:23

  4. Sent to SEC - Referrals: SEC/SFC

  5. SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  6. SFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)

  7. Passed in the Senate - Y:38 N:0

  8. House has concurred with Senate Amendments

  9. Signed by Governor - Chapter 50 - Mar. 9

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