Bill > HB2535

This bill modifies the rules for determining student resident status at public higher education institutions in Texas by removing a previous provision that allowed certain high school graduates to qualify for in-state tuition rates, and explicitly stating that individuals not authorized to be present in the United States cannot be considered state residents. The bill requires students seeking resident status to provide documentation demonstrating their continuous residence in Texas, including statements about the dates and purpose of their residence. For dependent students, their parent's domicile is presumed to be the student's domicile. The legislation also allows public institutions of higher education to reclassify students as non-residents if they were previously classified under the now-removed high school graduate provision or if they are not legally authorized to be in the United States. This means some students who previously qualified for in-state tuition might no longer be eligible, potentially making higher education more expensive for certain groups. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving institutions and students time to prepare for the new residency determination rules.

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