Texas Senate OKs Modernization of Student Union at UTEP

Bill to modernize UTEP Student Union clears state senate

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A bill to modernize UTEP’s student union is one step closer to becoming law. The Texas Senate passed House Bill 28-53, sponsored by State Senator César Blanco, and authored by Representative Vince Perez.  the measure would raise the "decades-old" cap on student union fees, to help finance demolition and construction on a new facility.  the move, follows a student vote in favor of the fee hike.  lawmakers and student lead…

Texas Senate OKs modernization of student union at UTEP

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Texas Senate passed a bill that supports the expansion and modernization of the Student Union at the University of Texas at El Paso. House Bill 2853 was sponsored by Sen. Cesar J. Blanco, D-El Paso and authored by Rep. Vince Perez, D-El Paso. The bill raises the cap on the student union fee, last set in 1987, to help finance the demolition of the current facility and construction of a "new, modern building better sui…