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TX HB149

Relating to temporary limitations on the amount of tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.


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Introduced
10/06/2021
In Committee
10/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
10/19/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature 3rd Special Session

Bill Summary

Relating to temporary limitations on the amount of tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Texas Education Code to temporarily limit the total amount of tuition and fees that public institutions of higher education can charge students during the 2021-2022, 2022-2023 academic years, and the 2023 fall semester. Specifically, it prohibits institutions from charging more than the total amount of tuition and fees they would have charged for the 2020 summer or fall semester, as applicable. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to adopt rules to administer this temporary limitation, which expires on December 31, 2023.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education (on 10/15/2021)

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