As one of Texas’ largest community colleges, Dallas College is a cornerstone
of the state’s workforce and education system, serving over 125,000 students
annually through a wide range of credit and non-credit programs. Since its
founding in 1965, the college has empowered more than 3.3 million students to
achieve their academic and professional goals. With seven campuses and 13
community centers, Dallas College offers over 100 majors, including one- and
two-year certificates and degrees designed to prepare students for the
workforce of tomorrow. A leader in higher education innovation, Dallas College
also offers bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education and nursing.
Supplemental Appropriations Request
Advocate for a supplemental appropriations request for the current biennium
(FY 2024-2025), fully supporting the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board's final recommendation. This funding will:
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Reinforce the outcomes-based funding model established by House Bill 8,
granting more Texans the opportunity to earn credentials of value.
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Enable institutions to sustain real-time progress and deliver measurable
results that drives economic growth.
Formula Funding for FY 2026-2027
Support the formula funding recommendation made by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board for public junior colleges for the next biennium. This
critical investment will:
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Empower institutions to adapt to the evolving needs of students and
alignment with the state’s expanding workforce.
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Solidify Texas community colleges as statewide leaders in affordable,
high-quality education.
Inclusion of Private Institutions in Performance Tier
Amend the State Funding Performance Tier of House Bill 8 to include students
who transfer to one of Texas’ private or independent institutions of higher
education after completing 15 semester credit hours at a public junior
college. This adjustment will:
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Ensure the outcomes-based funding model reflects and recognizes multiple
student success pathways.
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Foster stronger transfer pathways, expanding opportunities for students to
seamlessly continue their education across all types of higher education
institutions.
Continued Support for Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
Small Business Development Centers help small businesses, which are the
backbone of Texas. There are four main centers across Texas, with Dallas
College’s SBDC serving more than 49 counties through various field centers and
satellite offices. SBDC helps businesses, in myriad ways, including:
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The North Texas SBCD helped clients inject more than $153,000,000 of capital
into their businesses.
- SBDC assists clients with loans ranging from $500 to $10,000,000.
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For calendar year 2023, the North Texas SBDC has helped create 3.438 new
jobs and protected (retained) 18,009 jobs.
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More than 60 centers statewide are strategically located in rural, urban,
and suburban communities throughout the Lone Star state.
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SBDC customizes a client’s experience and addresses their needs from
financing to exploring new markets. SBDC staff have the knowledge and access
to tools and resources to help small businesses succeed.
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SBDC's experienced professionals provide confidential one-on-one business
consulting at no cost to the client. They also provide affordable training
to help businesses at every stage of development.
Local Control
Maintain local control for the elected officials who govern Dallas College to
allow them to act in the best interest of those they serve.
Student Mental Health
Support the continued investment in, and coordination of, mental health
services for community college students. Ensure those pursuing a
non-traditional higher education path (such as part-time students or those in
a workforce program) are able to access those supports and services.
Prison Education Programs
Collaborate with stakeholders to increase the availability and quality of
post-secondary education programs for incarcerated students. Particularly,
support policies that leverage community college funding formulas in
conjunction with new Pell Grant availability.