Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB3204 legally reconstitutes SHSU’s vocational division as the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, repealing the statutory $500 annual tuition cap and aligning its funding model with public state colleges. Employers in the Gulf Coast and East Texas regions must immediately adjust tuition reimbursement budgets and update workforce partnership agreements to reflect higher costs and new grant eligibility.
Rep. William Metcalf·House Bill·Regular Session
Sam Houston State University Administration • Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) • Texas State University System Board of Regents
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-05-26). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
The legislation replaces a specific list of trades (e.g., plumbing, printing) with the broad statutory term "career and technical education."
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about HB3204
HB3204 legally reconstitutes SHSU’s vocational division as the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, repealing the statutory $500 annual tuition cap and aligning its funding model with public state colleges. Employers in the Gulf Coast and East Texas regions must immediately adjust tuition reimbursement budgets and update workforce partnership agreements to reflect higher costs and new grant eligibility.
HB3204 was authored by Texas Representative William Metcalf during the Regular Session.
HB3204 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 26, 2025.
HB3204 is enforced by Sam Houston State University Administration, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and Texas State University System Board of Regents.
The regulatory priority for HB3204 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3204 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3204 addresses topics including education, education--higher, education--higher--finance, education--nonpublic schools and education--nonpublic schools--vocational/avocational.
Key dates for HB3204: Effective date is 2025-05-26. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB3204 primarily affects employers and workforce development organizations. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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