TX HB2893

Expands eligible baccalaureate degree programs at public junior colleges to include the field of education, in addition to existing applied science programs (with emphases in early childhood education, applied technology, or nursing)

Increases the maximum number of baccalaureate degree programs a public junior college may offer from five to eight programs at any time

Requires public junior colleges to demonstrate a workforce need for any proposed baccalaureate degree program

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board retains authority to authorize these programs at qualifying institutions

Changes apply beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year, with the act taking effect immediately upon two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025