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SB 2533

AN ACT relating to the accreditation of law schools in this state.

Senate Bill Middleton
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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to the accreditation of law schools in this state.

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Bill Text

relating to the accreditation of law schools in this state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Subchapter Z, Chapter 51, Education Code, is
amended by adding Section 51.984 to read as follows:
Sec. 51.984.  LAW SCHOOL ACCREDITATION.  (a)  In this
section, "institution of higher education" and "private or
independent institution of higher education" have the meanings
(b)  A law school at an institution of higher education or
private or independent institution of higher education must be
accredited by an accreditor recognized by the United States
Department of Education for the purposes of institutional
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the accreditation of law schools in this state.