HB 160

Relating to the enrollment, including resident status and tuition rates, of certain persons, including persons not authorized to be present in the United States, in public institutions of higher education.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 160 proposes amendments to the Texas Education Code that affect the determination of resident status for tuition purposes at public institutions of higher education in Texas. Specifically, it seeks to remove eligibility for in-state tuition rates for certain individuals who are not authorized to be present in the United States. The bill eliminates provisions allowing students who graduated from Texas high schools or received equivalent credentials in the state to qualify for in-state tuition if they have maintained continuous residence in Texas. Additionally, HB 160 explicitly states that individuals not lawfully present in the United States cannot be classified as Texas residents for tuition purposes.

Author (5)

Terri Leo-Wilson Richard Hayes Dennis Paul Cody Vasut Jared Patterson

Co-Author (6)

Keith Bell Briscoe Cain Brian Harrison Helen Kerwin David Spiller Tony Tinderholt

Contact the Author

Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0502

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EXT E2.810

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