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TX HB1083

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Pat Curry

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the September 1, 2009 date restriction for tuition and fee exemptions for students who were adopted or placed in permanent managing conservatorship while under Department of Family and Protective Services care

  • Expands eligibility for tuition exemptions at Texas public higher education institutions to include former foster youth adopted before September 1, 2009, who previously did not qualify

  • Exemption applies to undergraduate enrollment and dual credit courses for students who enroll before their 25th birthday

  • Changes take effect beginning with the 2025 fall semester

  • Act takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to eligibility for 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.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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