Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 526 introduces a requirement for students pursuing associate or baccalaureate degrees at public institutions of higher education in Texas to complete at least three semester credit hours in a course on economics. The course must equally cover macroeconomics and microeconomics. This requirement applies to students enrolling in degree programs starting January 1, 2026. The bill aims to ensure that all graduates possess a foundational understanding of economic principles and their applications.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Brian Harrison
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0516
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.414
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