Texas 89th Legislature
Education--higher--student Fees
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.
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 student union building fees at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Education--higher--student Fees Filing Activity
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All Bills (6)
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 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 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 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 transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System.
Relating to the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on education--higher--student fees passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 6 laws related to education--higher--student fees. These bills were authored by 6 different legislators and address various aspects of education--higher--student fees policy in Texas.
- Did education--higher--student fees bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Education--higher--student Fees legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most education--higher--student fees bills?
- The leading authors of education--higher--student fees legislation include Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R) with 1 bills, Rep. John Lujan (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on education--higher--student fees issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for education--higher--student fees legislation?
- Among the 6 education--higher--student fees bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to education--higher--student fees in Texas law?
- Education--higher--student Fees 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--student fees legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 6 education--higher--student fees bills (83%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on education--higher--student fees policy.
- When do Texas education--higher--student fees laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some education--higher--student fees bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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