TX HB5619

Extends the Hazlewood Exemption Act tuition benefits to active-duty military members and reserve component members who are currently serving, not just honorably discharged veterans

Requires active-duty members to have served more than 180 days on active military duty after initial entry training during qualifying conflict periods to be eligible

Qualifying periods include the Cold War, Vietnam era, Grenada and Lebanon era, Panama era, Persian Gulf War, post-September 11, 2001 national emergency, and any future federally declared national emergencies

Exemption covers tuition, dues, fees, and other required charges including correspondence course fees, but excludes general deposit fees, student services fees, lodging, board, and clothing charges

Takes effect September 1, 2025