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This bill establishes two new grant programs in Texas to help students pursue higher education: the Texas Promise Grant Program for Two-Year Programs and the Texas Promise Grant Program for Four-Year Programs. For two-year programs, eligible students must be Texas residents who have graduated high school within the last three years, are enrolled in an associate degree or certificate program, and meet various academic and financial requirements. Students can receive grants up to $1,000 or the difference between tuition and other financial aid. For four-year programs, students must have a household income under $150,000, be Texas residents, and be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program. The grant amount varies based on household income, with students from lower-income families receiving more substantial support. Both programs have specific eligibility criteria, including maintaining satisfactory academic progress, limiting the total number of credit hours, and having a clean criminal record. The programs are designed to help students complete their degrees by covering tuition and mandatory fees, with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board administering the grants. The bill specifies that these programs will begin awarding grants in the 2026-2027 academic year, pending appropriate funding, and requires school districts to inform students and families about the program's availability and requirements.

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