87th Texas Legislative Session
The 87th Texas Legislative session will begin in January, 2021, North Central Texas College will be asking state lawmakers to support community colleges across the state to ensure affordable, high-quality academic and technical training programs are available for students.
Texas Community Colleges Policy Priorities for the 87th Legislature
Funding: Investing in Texas Community Colleges (Formula Funding)
The Association adopted formula funding recommendations informed by the findings of the Community and Technical College Formula Advisory Committee (CTCFAC). However, the CTCFAC concluded its work prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when expectations for the 87th Legislature were optimistic. Considering current circumstances, TACC recommends an increase in appropriation for core operations to support stabilization of college operations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workforce & Economic Recovery
The Association recommends supporting the Texas Reskilling & Upskilling through Education (TRUE) initiative, and specifically seeking statutory authority to create a state fund to support the program. To achieve the dual goals of workforce and economic recovery.
More Information on Economic Recovery
Reskilling & Upskilling -- The TRUE Workforce Initiative
Community colleges are well-positioned to support Texans seeking to upskill or reskill as we restart the Texas economy. View a statewide snapshot of this economic impact in this document.
Recently, NCTC Chancellor Dr. Brent Wallace joined Austin Fox7 Anchor Mike Warren for a
review of the TRUE Workforce Initiative and its progress in the 87th Legislative sessions.
Dr. Brent Wallace interviewed by Fox7News
