Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for Two-Year Programs and the Texas Promise Grant Program for Four-Year Programs for certain students at public institutions of higher education.

SB 43 creates the Texas Promise Grant Program for two-year public colleges, covering tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students pursuing associate degrees or certificates. It directly affects Texas residents who recently graduated high school (within three years), enroll at least half-time in an eligible program, and apply for other financial aid. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will administer the program, setting specific eligibility rules while requiring students to avoid certain felony convictions. This policy aims to reduce financial barriers for community college students without specifying future enrollment or graduation outcomes.