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TX HB526

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all students at Texas public institutions of higher education to complete at least 3 semester credit hours in economics to receive an associate or baccalaureate degree

  • The required economics course must dedicate equal time to both macroeconomics and microeconomics

  • Applies only to students who enroll in a degree program on or after January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring coursework in economics for an associate or baccalaureate degree program at a public institution of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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