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TX HB1527
TX HB1527Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.
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Introduced
12/05/2024
12/05/2024
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
05/10/2025
05/10/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Texas law to expand tuition and fee exemptions for peace officers enrolled in higher education courses. Currently, peace officers employed by the state or a political subdivision can receive tuition and laboratory fee exemptions, but the bill broadens the eligibility by expanding the types of degree programs that qualify. The new law defines "law enforcement-related degree programs" to include 14 different fields of study, such as criminal justice, public administration, emergency management, psychology, nursing, forensic science, and computer science. To be eligible, a peace officer must hold a basic peace officer proficiency certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, be enrolled in one of these degree programs, make satisfactory academic progress, and apply for the exemption at least one week before the institution's registration deadline. The changes will take effect for the fall 2025 semester, and the bill becomes effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the required voting threshold.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (20)
Daniel Alders (R)*,
Jay Dean (R)*,
Sam Harless (R)*,
Briscoe Cain (R),
David Cook (R),
Aicha Davis (D),
Janis Holt (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
A.J. Louderback (R),
David Lowe (R),
Brent Money (R),
Eddie Morales (D),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Mihaela Plesa (D),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Wesley Virdell (R),
Charlene Ward Johnson (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education K-16 (on 05/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1527 |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01527E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01527E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01527H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB01527H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01527H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01527I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01527I.htm |
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