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TX SB683
Bill
Status
12/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Hughes
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AI Summary
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Expands tuition and fee exemptions at Texas public higher education institutions to include honorably discharged members of U.S. armed forces reserve components, Texas National Guard, and Texas Air National Guard who served continuously for at least 20 years
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Current law provides exemptions for veterans who served more than 180 days of active duty during specified conflicts (Spanish-American War through post-9/11 national emergency); new provision covers reservists/Guard members regardless of active duty deployment
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Exemption covers tuition, dues, fees, and correspondence course fees but excludes general deposit fees, student services fees, lodging, board, and clothing costs
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Applicants must currently reside in Texas and either entered service in Texas, declared Texas as home of record, or would have qualified as a Texas resident when entering service
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Effective date is September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to service requirements of certain current or former members of the Texas National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Vet Affairs
2/3/2025