Bill > HB4701

This bill modifies the college admission requirements for public higher education institutions in Texas by changing how college entrance examination scores are evaluated. Specifically, the bill removes the previous specific benchmarks for ACT and SAT scores and instead authorizes the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to set the scoring standards for college entrance examinations through their rule-making process. This change applies to two key admission pathways: students in the top 10% of their high school graduating class and students who do not qualify under the top 10% rule but have completed specific high school curriculum requirements. The new admission standards will take effect for the fall 2026 semester, meaning students applying for admission in that semester and afterwards will be subject to the new examination score requirements set by the Coordinating Board. Prior to fall 2026, the existing admission standards will remain in place. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or otherwise on September 1, 2025.

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