Bill > SB223

This bill creates a new student loan repayment assistance program specifically for prosecuting attorneys working in the border prosecution unit in Texas. The program allows eligible attorneys licensed in the state who have completed one to four consecutive years of employment in the border prosecution unit to receive loan repayment assistance. Attorneys can receive up to 25% of their total student loan balance for each year of service, with a maximum total assistance of $110,000 per attorney and a statewide cap of $2 million per fiscal biennium. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will administer the program, implementing rules for application, repayment, and potential reimbursement if an attorney does not complete the full four years of service. Eligible loans include those from various types of higher education institutions, but loans in default are not eligible. The board can receive gifts, grants, and legislative appropriations to fund the program and will distribute repayment assistance either directly to the loan holder or split between the lender and the attorney. The program is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, with the goal of incentivizing attorneys to work in the border prosecution unit by offering meaningful student loan support.

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