Texas 89th Legislature
Scholarships
4
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
2
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 3 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Scholarships Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Mar 14
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2 days with filingsMar 7 - Mar 14
2
House Bills
2
Senate Bills
4
Regular
50%
Democrat
50%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate3
Cost Impact
low4
Leading Authors
2
2
All Bills (4)
HB300
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Author: Terry WilsonRegular Session
HB5154
Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council.
Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council.
Author: Terry WilsonRegular Session
SB2055
Relating to participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program.
Relating to participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program.
Author: Royce WestRegular Session
SB2995
Relating to the displacement of student financial aid at a public institution of higher education.
Relating to the displacement of student financial aid at a public institution of higher education.
Author: Royce WestRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on scholarships passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to scholarships. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of scholarships policy in Texas.
- Did scholarships bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Scholarships legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most scholarships bills?
- The leading authors of scholarships legislation include Sen. Royce West (D) with 2 bills, Rep. Terry Wilson (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on scholarships issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for scholarships legislation?
- Among the 4 scholarships bills enacted, 1 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 scholarships in Texas law?
- Scholarships 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 scholarships legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 4 scholarships bills (75%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on scholarships policy.
- When do Texas scholarships laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some scholarships bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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