Bill > HB5619

This bill extends the Hazlewood Exemption Act, a Texas state law that provides tuition and fee exemptions for veterans, to include active-duty military personnel. Currently, the law provides tuition exemptions for veterans who served during specific conflicts like World War II, the Korean War, and various eras from the Cold War through the post-9/11 period. The bill adds a new provision that allows all persons currently serving on active duty or in reserve components of the armed forces to receive the exemption, provided they have served more than 180 days on active military duty after initial entry training and have served during one of the previously defined qualifying periods. The tuition exemption covers charges for courses but excludes fees like general deposits, student services, lodging, board, and clothing. This change aims to support current military members by helping them access higher education without the financial burden of tuition costs. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving institutions of higher education time to prepare for the expanded exemption.

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