Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.

Added new definition for 'students who are homeless' in multiple sections, specifying students under 25 who are considered homeless children and youths under federal law, including those who were homeless within 24 months before enrollment or are currently experiencing homelessness.

Added new subsection (b-1) requiring institutions to identify homeless students from admission or financial aid applications and provide them with information about support services, housing, food programs, and counseling.

Added new Section 61.0909 establishing a memorandum of understanding between the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Education Agency, and Department of Family and Protective Services for exchanging demographic and educational outcome information.

Set specific implementation deadlines: liaison officer designation by January 1, 2026, and memorandum of understanding completion by March 1, 2026.

Modified housing assistance eligibility criteria to include both former foster care students and homeless students under the same framework, with specific age and enrollment requirements.

Added requirement that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopt rules and establish policies and procedures within specific timeframes to ensure liaison officers participate in professional development programs.