House bill · 89R

HB 4347

Relating to the eligibility of children and other dependents of certain military personnel or veterans for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 11
Referred to committee
Apr 1
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Higher Education Higher Education
Apr 1, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 1, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 11, 2025 · House

Authors

and 3 coauthors or sponsors

Joanne ShofnerR

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Helen Kerwin cosponsorR
Caroline Harris Davila cosponsorR
Wes Virdell cosponsorR

In committee

Higher Education
House
Referred Apr 1, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Higher: Student Fees Education: Higher: Student Financial Aid Education: Higher: Tuition Military & Veterans

Bill text

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HB 2839Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel.	Carrie IsaacR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 19, 2025Referred to Higher Education
SB 683Relating to service requirements of certain current or former members of the Texas National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.	Bryan HughesR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 3, 2025Referred to Vet Affairs
HB 5619Relating to extending the Hazlewood Exemption Act to active-duty members.	Terry WilsonR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Higher Education
HB 5646Relating to admission of and resident tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education for certain students in military-related programs.	Terry WilsonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
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
HB 290Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the Texas military forces.	Ray LopezD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 23, 2025Left pending in committee