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SB165: 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.

: Jose Menendez (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Feb 3, 2025
Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
Education--Higher
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Education--Higher--Tuition
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
Family
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
FOSTER CARE
Family--Child Protection
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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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.

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