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TX HB936

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jolanda Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Texas public institutions of higher education from withdrawing or revoking athletic scholarships because a student athlete suffers an injury, illness, or disability (including mental health conditions) that prevents athletic participation

  • Protection applies regardless of whether the condition is temporary or permanent, and whether or not it resulted from participation in the institution's athletic program

  • Institutions may still revoke scholarships if the injury, illness, or disability resulted from the student athlete's violation of the institution's student code of conduct

  • Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board must adopt rules to implement and enforce these protections

  • Applies to athletic scholarships initially awarded beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year, with an effective date of September 1, 2025 (or immediately upon two-thirds legislative approval)

Legislative Description

Relating to the withdrawal or revocation of an athletic scholarship by a public institution of higher education on the basis of a student athlete's injury, illness, or disability.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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