Bill > SB2231

This bill requires the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish a Free College Application Week during the second full week of October, during which individuals in Texas can apply to any public institution of higher education without paying an application fee. The board is authorized to adopt rules to implement this policy, and the provision will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill aims to reduce financial barriers for students seeking to apply to colleges by eliminating application fees during a specific designated week, potentially making higher education more accessible by removing one potential economic obstacle to the application process. The bill will go into effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or otherwise on September 1, 2025, as specified in the Texas Constitution.