TX SB2678

Prohibits individuals who are not authorized under federal law to be present in the United States from being classified as Texas residents for purposes of in-state tuition at public higher education institutions

Authorizes institutions of higher education to establish policies requiring documentation to verify a person's lawful presence in the United States as part of residency determination, with requirements for consistent treatment of all applicants

Protects current students from reclassification if they were previously classified as residents under Section 54.052(a)(3) and have completed at least 30 semester credit hours by the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year

Allows institutions to reclassify students previously granted resident status as nonresidents before any semester begins if they are not authorized to be present in the United States, except for those protected under the grandfathering provision

Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, or September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met