Bill > HB1324

This bill modifies the rules for determining resident status of students at public higher education institutions in Texas. The key changes include removing a previous provision that allowed students who graduated from a Texas high school and maintained continuous residence for three years to qualify for in-state tuition, and adding a new provision explicitly stating that individuals not authorized to be present in the United States cannot be considered Texas residents for tuition purposes. The bill requires students seeking resident status to provide detailed statements about their or their parent's domicile in Texas, including the dates of residence and the purpose of establishing a domicile. Additionally, the bill allows public institutions of higher education to reclassify students as non-residents if they were previously classified under the now-removed high school graduation provision or if they are not authorized to be in the United States. These changes potentially restrict access to in-state tuition rates for certain students, particularly undocumented students or those who previously qualified under the high school graduation rule. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving institutions time to prepare for the new requirements.

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