Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at a public institution of higher education or a career school or college for a student meeting certain income and grade requirements.

HB 3959 would require Texas public universities and career schools to exempt eligible undergraduate students from tuition and required fees. To qualify, students must be Texas residents, live in a household earning under $100,000 annually, and maintain a 3.0 GPA or equivalent. The bill applies to the 2025 fall semester and requires institutions to implement this exemption for qualifying students. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board must establish rules to determine eligibility for this tuition exemption.