Relating to an exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who achieve certain scores on the PSAT or PreACT.

SB 2788 exempts Texas public university students who achieve specific PSAT scores from taking the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment. It applies to incoming undergraduates at public colleges and universities beginning with the 2026 fall semester. The exemption requires students to meet a score threshold set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the PSAT, SAT, or ACT, and remains valid for five years after the test date. This policy change directly affects new college students who meet the score requirements, reducing testing requirements for those who demonstrate college readiness through standardized exams. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.