Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to waive fees for admission applications submitted to public institutions of higher education during certain periods.

HB 4912 requires the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to designate the second full week of October each year as "Free College Application Week." During this period, Texas residents applying for undergraduate admission to public colleges and universities in Texas would not have to pay application fees. The bill applies starting the 2025-2026 academic year and gives the Board authority to adopt necessary rules for implementation. This policy directly affects prospective students seeking admission to Texas public higher education institutions.