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TX HB5180
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terry Wilson
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AI Summary
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Public higher education institutions in Texas must issue two diplomas to students who were enrolled when the institution underwent a merger, acquisition, or name change—one bearing the original institution's name, style, and insignia, and one with the new name
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Students qualify for dual diplomas only if they graduate within six years of the merger, acquisition, or name change
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Institutions are prohibited from charging students additional fees for receiving the second diploma
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Applies to diplomas issued beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, or September 1, 2025 otherwise; passed unanimously in both chambers (House 148-0 on May 6, 2025; Senate 31-0 on May 25, 2025)
Legislative Description
Relating to the issuance of a diploma to a student graduating from a public institution of higher education that has undergone a merger, acquisition, or name change.
Education
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025