House bill · 89R

HB 277

Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.

Did not pass

Progress

107 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Feb 27
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Higher Education Higher Education
Feb 27, 2025 · House
Read first time
Feb 27, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

James TalaricoD

In committee

Higher Education
House
Referred Feb 27, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Higher: Institutions & Programs Education: Higher: Student Fees Education: Higher: Student Financial Aid Education: Higher: Tuition Family: Child Protection

Bill text

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Bills on similar topics

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Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
HB 1211Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.	John LujanR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 166Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.	José MenéndezD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16
HB 5063Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for former foster children with intellectual disabilities to attend comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs at a public institution of higher education.	Josey GarciaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Higher Education
HB 1634Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.	John LujanR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2025Referred to Higher Education
SB 165Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.	José MenéndezD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16
HB 1784Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.	John BucyD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Received from the House