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TX SB61

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 54.2001(g) of the Education Code to add an exemption for senior citizen tuition and fee benefits provided under Section 54.365(c)
  • Excludes senior citizen educational benefits from certain conditions that apply to continued receipt of tuition and fee waivers at public institutions of higher education
  • Renumbers existing exemption provisions to accommodate the new senior citizen benefit exemption
  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote from both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to conditions on the continued receipt of tuition and fee benefits at public institutions of higher education for senior citizens.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-162/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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