Texas 89th Legislature
Education--higher
27 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 58 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
27 bills require immediate attention
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Upcoming Effective Dates
Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses.
Education--higher Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (85)
Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.
Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.
Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.
Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to a peer support network for first responders.
Relating to a peer support network for first responders.
Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money.
Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money.
Relating to early registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education.
Relating to early registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education.
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
Relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
Relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.
Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department and, in collaboration with the comptroller, the administration of state assistance opportunities.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department and, in collaboration with the comptroller, the administration of state assistance opportunities.
Relating to a study on changes to performance tier funding for dual credit or dual enrollment courses under the public junior college state finance program and the capacity of the state's workforce to teach dual credit or dual enrollment courses.
Relating to a study on changes to performance tier funding for dual credit or dual enrollment courses under the public junior college state finance program and the capacity of the state's workforce to teach dual credit or dual enrollment courses.
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.
Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.
Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.
Relating to including nursing school applications in a consolidated application service.
Relating to including nursing school applications in a consolidated application service.
Relating to student union building fees at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Relating to student union building fees at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of implementing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements.
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of implementing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements.
Relating to measures to support the enrollment of students with a nontraditional secondary education at public institutions of higher education, including eligibility for certain student financial assistance programs.
Relating to measures to support the enrollment of students with a nontraditional secondary education at public institutions of higher education, including eligibility for certain student financial assistance programs.
Relating to fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Relating to fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Relating to the view of the State Capitol.
Relating to the view of the State Capitol.
Relating to the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, including the college's eligibility to participate in certain programs.
Relating to the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, including the college's eligibility to participate in certain programs.
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education and their dependents to participate in the state employees group benefits program.
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education and their dependents to participate in the state employees group benefits program.
Relating to an advisory board established to develop a resource guide that facilitates collaboration in identifying and addressing local health care workforce needs.
Relating to an advisory board established to develop a resource guide that facilitates collaboration in identifying and addressing local health care workforce needs.
Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education.
Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education.
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative.
Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education.
Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education.
Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council.
Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council.
Relating to the issuance of a diploma to a student graduating from a public institution of higher education that has undergone a merger, acquisition, or name change.
Relating to the issuance of a diploma to a student graduating from a public institution of higher education that has undergone a merger, acquisition, or name change.
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
Relating to admission of and resident tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education for certain students in military-related programs.
Relating to admission of and resident tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education for certain students in military-related programs.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.
Relating to the procedure for determining whether a student's violation of a public school's or public institution of higher education's student code of conduct was motivated by antisemitism.
Relating to the procedure for determining whether a student's violation of a public school's or public institution of higher education's student code of conduct was motivated by antisemitism.
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions.
Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions.
Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.
Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.
Relating to a public institution of higher education's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking resources and policy orientation.
Relating to a public institution of higher education's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking resources and policy orientation.
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on education--higher passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 85 laws related to education--higher. These bills were authored by 47 different legislators and address various aspects of education--higher policy in Texas.
- Did education--higher bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Education--higher legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 47 Senate bills and 38 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most education--higher bills?
- The leading authors of education--higher legislation include Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 8 bills, Rep. Terry Wilson (R) with 7 bills, Sen. Royce West (D) with 5 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on education--higher issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for education--higher legislation?
- Among the 85 education--higher bills enacted, 23 have critical compliance urgency and 35 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to education--higher in Texas law?
- Education--higher legislation frequently overlaps with Education, Education--higher--institutions & Programs, Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for education--higher legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 58 of the 85 education--higher bills (68%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on education--higher policy.
- When do Texas education--higher laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some education--higher bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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