LONESTARP3 LIVE! Exploring How HB8 Is Reshaping the Future of Texas Higher Education
Exploring How HB8 Is Reshaping the Future of Texas Higher Education
House Bill 8 marks a fundamental shift in how Texas funds and defines success in its community college system—but what does that really mean for students, institutions, and the broader education-to-workforce pipeline? In this livestream we’ll unpack the bold promises and complex tradeoffs embedded in HB 8. How can outcomes-based funding change institutional behavior? How can this approach drive equity, and avoid deepening disparities? What does this legislation signal about the future of dual credit, career pathways, and partnerships with K–12 and industry? Join us to deepen your understanding of HB 8 and of the challenges and opportunities for community colleges and school districts.
Ben serves as the Executive Director of the Texas Impact Network TIN), a statewide non-profit that supports pioneering school systems in a continuous improvement model that links policy to practice to research to drive improvement and innovation. TIN was instrumental in helping districts design, implement, and evaluate the evidence-based practices and strategies that were made possible by Texas’s House Bill 3, and is now applying a similar approach to assist in implementation of HB8.
Ray serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Association of Community Colleges, a comprehensive membership association comprising a diverse mix of 48 community colleges across Texas. Public community colleges in Texas play a critical role in supporting the continued growth of our state’s economy by expanding access to high-quality and affordable academic programs, workforce education training, and continuing education instruction. As President and CEO of TACC, Martinez provides leadership to advance state policy, institutional practice, research, and developing meaningful multisector partnerships in support of Texas community colleges.