Bill > HB978

This bill prohibits public institutions of higher education in Texas from considering a student's immigration status during any part of the institution's disciplinary process. Specifically, the bill defines "institution of higher education" using the existing definition in Section 61.003 of the Texas Education Code and establishes a clear prohibition against using a student's immigration status as a factor in disciplinary proceedings. This means that when a college or university is investigating a potential disciplinary matter or making decisions about potential sanctions, they cannot take into account whether a student is documented or undocumented. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from members of the Texas legislature, or otherwise will go into effect on September 1, 2025. The goal appears to be protecting students from potential discrimination or unequal treatment in disciplinary matters based on their immigration status.

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