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TX HB4848

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Caroline Harris Davila

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Each Texas public university system administration must ensure at least one institution in the system offers competency-based baccalaureate degree programs in high-demand fields of study, as determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

  • Total cost to students for these competency-based programs cannot exceed one-half of the average cost of attendance at a Texas public institution of higher education

  • Beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year, the cost limit will be adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers

  • Requirements take effect for the 2026-2027 academic year, with the act becoming effective September 1, 2025

  • Passed the House 118-7 on May 16, 2025 and the Senate 31-0 on May 28, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-165/19/2025
Higher Education4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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