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TX SB2533

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mayes Middleton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires law schools at public institutions of higher education and private or independent institutions of higher education in Texas to be accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

  • Mandates that law schools must also be accredited by the Supreme Court of Texas for institutional accreditation purposes

  • Applies to both public and private law schools operating within the state

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the accreditation of law schools in this state.

Education

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education5/10/2025
State Affairs4/7/2025
Education K-164/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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