Loading chat...
TX HB4848
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Caroline Harris Davila
Click for details
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