Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB2995 mandates that all Texas public institutions of higher education explicitly disclose "financial aid displacement" practices directly on admission application forms. This requires immediate IT and operational updates to application portals to accommodate strict formatting requirements (14-point font, specific borders) and new advisory language prior to the 2025-2026 application cycle.
Sen. Royce West·Senate Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-09-01). 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 SB2995
SB2995 mandates that all Texas public institutions of higher education explicitly disclose "financial aid displacement" practices directly on admission application forms. This requires immediate IT and operational updates to application portals to accommodate strict formatting requirements (14-point font, specific borders) and new advisory language prior to the 2025-2026 application cycle.
SB2995 was authored by Texas Senator Royce West during the Regular Session.
SB2995 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB2995 is enforced by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
The regulatory priority for SB2995 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB2995 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB2995 addresses topics including education, education--higher, education--higher--student financial aid, scholarships and higher education coordinating board, texas.
Key dates for SB2995: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Develop the standardized 'financial aid displacement advisory' text, identify common reasons for displacement, and adopt implementation rules. (Prior to 2025-2026 academic year). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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