Texas Education Code

§ 61.06696 — STUDY AND REPORT ON HEALTH PHYSICS EDUCATION

ED § 61.06696Title 3. HIGHER EDUCATION · Part B. STATE COORDINATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION · Ch. 61. TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD · Art. C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD

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(a)The board, in collaboration with the Texas Workforce Commission, shall conduct a study on health physics education in this state.

(b)The study must:

(1)identify gaps in health physics training programs provided by institutions of higher education; and

(2)assess workforce needs in the nuclear energy and radiological safety sectors.

(c)Not later than December 1, 2026, the board shall prepare and submit to each standing committee of the senate and house of representatives having primary jurisdiction over higher education or workforce development a written report that:

(1)summarizes the results of the study conducted under this section; and

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 698 (S.B. 1534), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.