HB 3296 establishes a civic education consortium composed of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in Texas. The consortium is tasked with providing free civic education programs to residents through partnerships with municipalities, libraries, and community organizations. The bill also creates a grant program to fund faculty development, curriculum expansion, and digital resources to improve civic education access, particularly in underserved communities. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board oversees the consortium and grant program​.