Texas 89th Legislature
Transfer Students
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
Transfer Students Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.
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 creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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 transfer students passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to transfer students. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of transfer students policy in Texas.
- Did transfer students bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Transfer Students legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most transfer students bills?
- The leading authors of transfer students legislation include Sen. Royce West (D) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on transfer students issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for transfer students legislation?
- Among the 4 transfer students bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to transfer students in Texas law?
- Transfer Students legislation frequently overlaps with Education, Education--junior College Districts, 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 transfer students legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 4 transfer students bills (25%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on transfer students policy.
- When do Texas transfer students laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some transfer students bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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