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TX HB2164

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Erin Gamez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public institutions of higher education are prohibited from holding commencement ceremonies more than 30 miles from the previous semester's ceremony location without governing board approval

  • Institutions cannot move graduation ceremonies to a different county than where the previous ceremony was held unless the governing board approves the change

  • Any proposed location change must be approved by the institution's governing board at an open meeting that allows public testimony

  • The bill adds Section 51.360 to the Education Code, Subchapter G, Chapter 51

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a limitation on the location of a commencement ceremony held by a public institution of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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