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The bill, which carries a price tag proposal of $4 billion in bonds, is geared to assist Texas\u2019 public universities and health-related institutions with various building construction projects.\nSome of the proposed projects include:\n$200 million for construction of a research building, in conjunction with UT Health Science Center at Houston and the UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, also in Houston.\n$120 million for construction of a biomedical engineering and science building at Dallas\u2019 UT Southwestern Medical Center.\n$126 million for construction of a science and technology research building at University of North Texas in Denton.\nThe bill was filed by Senator Kel Siliger (R-Amarillo) on Jan. 29, and referred to the committee on Feb. 14.\nThere is still time to register for Connect Houston! For more information \u2014 or to attend \u2014 click here.\nRead More at Texas Government Insider \nConnect with Senator Siliger\nDownload the Bill \nGet CRE News in 150 words \nFor comments, questions or concerns, please contact Amy Sorter\nThe post Legislature Mulls $4B Bill for Higher Ed Building Projects appeared first on Connect Media.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas Senate Bill 505 has been filed, and referred to the Senate Committee on Higher Education. The bill, which carries a price tag proposal of $4 billion in bonds, is geared to assist Texas\u2019 public universities and health-related institutions with various building construction projects. 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