Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.

This bill (SB 2678) requires Texas public universities to deny in-state tuition rates to students who are not authorized to be present in the U.S. under federal law. It mandates that applicants submit statements about their residency timeline and purpose (e.g., establishing a permanent home), and non-citizens must provide an affidavit committing to apply for permanent residency when eligible. Existing students classified as in-state under specific provisions (e.g., parent residency) cannot be reclassified as out-of-state before the 2025-2026 academic year. The policy directly affects undocumented students and non-citizens seeking in-state tuition eligibility at Texas public colleges and universities.