HB 3027
AN ACT relating to the admission of nonresident undergraduate and graduate
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Limits the number of nonresident undergraduate and graduate students that Texas public higher education institutions can admit to 15% of their total enrollment capacity for each academic year. Starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, universities will be required to restrict out-of-state student admissions to this specific percentage, potentially reducing opportunities for nonresident students while preserving more slots for Texas residents. The legislation aims to prioritize educational access for in-state students at public colleges and universities.
Bill Text
relating to the admission of nonresident undergraduate and graduate students to public institutions of higher education. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter U, Chapter 51, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 51.811 to read as follows: Sec. 51.811. LIMITATION ON ADMISSION OF NONRESIDENT STUDENTS. (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter or Subchapter W but subject to Section 51.803(j), an institution of higher education may not offer admission to undergraduate or graduate students who are not residents of this state for an academic year in excess of the number required to fill 15 percent of the institution's enrollment capacity designated for undergraduate or graduate students, as applicable, for that academic year. SECTION 2. Section 51.811, Education Code, as added by this Act, applies beginning with admissions for the 2026-2027 academic SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the admission of nonresident undergraduate and graduate
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