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TX HB978

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Briscoe Cain

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Texas public institutions of higher education from considering a student's immigration status when making any determination related to the institution's disciplinary process

  • Adds new Section 51.9365 to Chapter 51 of the Education Code under Subchapter Z

  • Takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from considering a student's immigration status for purposes of the institution's disciplinary process.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/6/2025

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