HB 3452

Relating to inquiries into the criminal and disciplinary history of an applicant for undergraduate admission to a public institution of higher education.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 3452 prohibits public universities in Texas from asking applicants about their criminal or disciplinary history, with exceptions for convictions related to stalking, sex offenses requiring registration, family violence, murder, kidnapping, and certain assault offenses. Universities may still request additional information after admission, provided they do not inquire about restricted offenses. This policy takes effect for applications submitted for the spring 2026 semester.

Author (1)

Venton Jones

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Rep. Venton Jones

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