Relating to prohibiting public and private institutions of higher education from accepting federal funding for embryonic or fetal stem cell research.

HB 4788 prohibits all Texas public and private institutions of higher education from accepting federal funding for embryonic or fetal stem cell research. This applies to both public universities and private colleges, directly affecting their ability to access federal research grants. If a private institution violates this rule, it loses state funding for the following academic year, including tuition grants for students. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 academic year.