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TX HB3559

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tony Tinderholt

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Texas public institutions of higher education from awarding student financial assistance based on race, sex, gender, or sexual orientation

  • Bars institutions from paying for or advertising any student financial assistance that is awarded based on race, sex, gender, or sexual orientation

  • Applies to student financial assistance paid for, advertised, or awarded beginning with the fall 2026 semester

  • Financial assistance awarded before fall 2026 remains governed by prior law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting consideration of certain factors regarding student financial assistance by public institutions of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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