Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the siblings of certain military personnel.

HB 1867 expands tuition and fee exemptions at Texas public colleges for siblings of military personnel who meet specific criteria. It applies to siblings of service members who were killed in action, died in service, are missing in action, or have service-connected disabilities (including Texas National Guard members since 1946). A key provision requires that the military member have no spouse or children to qualify the sibling for the exemption. The policy change takes effect for the 2025 fall semester, covering tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.