Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB300 immediately restructures the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) for the 2025-2026 academic year, effectively doubling the scholarship baseline to a minimum of $30,000 per student. Higher education institutions must immediately overhaul financial aid packaging models and enforce a strict September 30 legislative nomination deadline to ensure student eligibility is not forfeited to the Lieutenant Governor or Speaker of the House.
Rep. Terry Wilson·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-06-20). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB300
HB300 immediately restructures the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) for the 2025-2026 academic year, effectively doubling the scholarship baseline to a minimum of $30,000 per student. Higher education institutions must immediately overhaul financial aid packaging models and enforce a strict September 30 legislative nomination deadline to ensure student eligibility is not forfeited to the Lieutenant Governor or Speaker of the House.
HB300 was authored by Texas Representative Terry Wilson during the Regular Session.
HB300 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB300 is enforced by Office of the Governor/Lieutenant Governor/Speaker of the House (Appointment Authority) and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
The regulatory priority for HB300 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB300 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB300 addresses topics including education, education--higher, education--higher--general, education--higher--student financial aid and governor.
Key dates for HB300: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Determine the 'average cost of attendance' to calculate the new scholarship baseline (greater of $30,000 or average cost). (Prior to 2025-2026 academic year disbursements); Adopt rules defining 'extraordinary circumstances' and 'physical inability' for scholarship repayment exemptions. (Immediate/As needed). Consult with legal counsel
HB300 establishes the following penalties: contractual/financial penalty of Full scholarship repayment for Student failure to maintain academic progress, withdrawal from program, or failure to fulfill 4-year military service commitment.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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