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TX HB3068

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Terri Leo-Wilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an accepted standardized assessment for undergraduate admissions at Texas general academic teaching institutions, alongside the existing ACT and SAT options

  • Sets the minimum qualifying CLT score at 71 out of 120 (or equivalent) for students seeking admission under either the top 10% automatic admission rule or general application pathways

  • Maintains existing score requirements: SAT score of at least 1,500 out of 2,400 (or equivalent) and ACT College Readiness Benchmarks as alternative qualifying assessments

  • Applies to admissions beginning with the Fall 2026 semester at Texas public universities

  • Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to the consideration of an alternative assessment instrument score in undergraduate admissions at certain public institutions of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/20/2025

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