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TX SB2995

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board must develop a financial aid displacement advisory explaining how students' financial aid can be reduced when they receive private scholarships or other outside funding

  • Public institutions of higher education must include the advisory (or link to it) in admission applications, along with plain-language information on how to apply for gift aid, financial aid deadlines, and recommendations for maximizing aid

  • "Gift aid" is defined as grants, scholarships, exemptions, waivers, or other financial aid that does not require repayment or work

  • Institutions must provide contact information for staff who can advise prospective students on avoiding financial aid displacement

  • Requirements apply beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year; bill passed the Senate 30-0 on May 12, 2025, and the House 81-57 on May 28, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the displacement of student financial aid at a public institution of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education5/14/2025
Education K-164/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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