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TX HB4788
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joanne Shofner
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AI Summary
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Prohibits both public and private institutions of higher education in Texas from accepting federal funding for embryonic or fetal stem cell research
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Authorizes the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to determine violations by private institutions
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Imposes penalties on violating private institutions for the following academic year: loss of all state money including grant funding, and students become ineligible for tuition equalization grants
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Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting public and private institutions of higher education from accepting federal funding for embryonic or fetal stem cell research.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Higher Education
4/3/2025