Texas 89th Legislature
Education--higher--admission & Attendance
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 11 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
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 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.
Education--higher--admission & Attendance Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
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All Bills (14)
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 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 including nursing school applications in a consolidated application service.
Relating to including nursing school applications in a consolidated application service.
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 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 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 the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average.
Relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average.
Relating to the consideration of college entrance examinations for admission to certain public institutions of higher education and a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding those examinations.
Relating to the consideration of college entrance examinations for admission to certain public institutions of higher education and a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding those examinations.
Relating to a study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
Relating to a study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students.
Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students.
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to waive fees for admission applications submitted to public institutions of higher education during certain periods.
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to waive fees for admission applications submitted to public institutions of higher education during certain periods.
Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate public high school students' awareness of and application to institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form.
Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate public high school students' awareness of and application to institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form.
Relating to the transfer of students in public higher education and to transparency regarding certificate or degree program requirements.
Relating to the transfer of students in public higher education and to transparency regarding certificate or degree program requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on education--higher--admission & attendance passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 14 laws related to education--higher--admission & attendance. These bills were authored by 13 different legislators and address various aspects of education--higher--admission & attendance policy in Texas.
- Did education--higher--admission & attendance bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Education--higher--admission & Attendance legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 9 Senate bills and 5 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most education--higher--admission & attendance bills?
- The leading authors of education--higher--admission & attendance legislation include Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Dennis Paul (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Donna Campbell (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on education--higher--admission & attendance issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for education--higher--admission & attendance legislation?
- Among the 14 education--higher--admission & attendance bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 10 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to education--higher--admission & attendance in Texas law?
- Education--higher--admission & Attendance legislation frequently overlaps with Education--higher, Education, 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--admission & attendance legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 11 of the 14 education--higher--admission & attendance bills (79%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on education--higher--admission & attendance policy.
- When do Texas education--higher--admission & attendance laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some education--higher--admission & attendance bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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