Relating to the enrollment, including resident status and tuition rates, of certain persons, including persons not authorized to be present in the United States, in public institutions of higher education.
Maddy summaryHB 160 amends Texas Education Code provisions governing residency status for public college tuition. It explicitly states that individuals not authorized to be present in the United States under federal law cannot be considered Texas residents for tuition purposes. The bill requires applicants to submit documentation verifying their residence duration and intent to establish domicile, as outlined in Section 54.053. This policy directly affects non-citizens seeking in-state tuition rates at Texas public universities, excluding those without federal authorization to reside in the U.S.
EducationOpposes EducationRestricts in-state tuition access for non-citizens, limiting educational affordability for higher education as explicitly stated in residency requirements.
ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts in-state tuition access for non-authorized immigrants, directly limiting educational services based on immigration status per bill's explicit language.
In committee Feb 27, 2025
0 co-sponsors