Senate bill · 89R

SB 521

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

63 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

Filed
Dec 2
Referred to committee
Feb 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 Education K-16 Education
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Dec 2, 2024 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Dec 2, 2024 · Senate

Authors

Lois KolkhorstR

In committee

Education
Senate
Referred Feb 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

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

Bill text

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SB 2695Relating to an education program to enable certain students to practice medicine in certain rural counties and to physician delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurses, including in certain rural counties.	Lois KolkhorstR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4702Relating to requiring the consideration of standardized test scores as a factor in nonautomatic admissions decisions at certain public institutions of higher education.	Suleman LalaniD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Higher Education
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SB 3039Relating to the transfer of students in public higher education and to transparency regarding certificate or degree program requirements.	Royce WestD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
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