House bill · 89R

HB 4702

Relating to requiring the consideration of standardized test scores as a factor in nonautomatic admissions decisions at certain public institutions of higher education.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 12
Referred to committee
Apr 3
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 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 12, 2025 · House

Authors

Suleman LalaniD

In committee

Higher Education
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Higher: Admission & Attendance Education: Higher: Health Institutions Education: Higher: Institutions & Programs

Bill text

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