HB 1211 (89R): Relating 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.

89th Legislature, regular session · filed 2024-11-12 · Latest: Effective on 9/1/25

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Relating 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.

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Relating 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.

Source: Texas Legislature Online bill history XML (Texas Legislative Council), ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/89R/billhistory/

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Authors: Lujan, Bhojani, Lalani, LaHood, González, Mary · Coauthors: Davis, Aicha, Flores, Lambert, Money, Morales Shaw, Ordaz, Plesa, Villalobos, Ward Johnson · Sponsors in the other chamber: Menéndez

Bill history (latest 25 steps)

2025-06-20: Effective on 9/1/25
2025-06-20: Signed by the Governor
2025-06-01: Sent to the Governor
2025-06-01: Signed in the Senate
2025-05-31: Signed in the House
2025-05-30: Reported enrolled
2025-05-29: House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
2025-05-29: Text of Senate Amendment(s)
2025-05-29: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
2025-05-29: Record vote (RV#4029)
2025-05-29: House concurs in Senate amendment(s)
2025-05-28: Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
2025-05-28: Senate Amendments distributed
2025-05-28: Senate passage as amended reported
2025-05-27: Record vote
2025-05-27: Passed
2025-05-27: Read 3rd time
2025-05-27: Record vote
2025-05-27: Three day rule suspended
2025-05-27: Record vote
2025-05-27: Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
2025-05-27: Record vote
2025-05-27: Rules suspended-Regular order of business
2025-05-27: Placed on intent calendar
2025-05-27: Co-sponsor authorized

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Words on this page, explained (2)

Exemption: A rule that removes certain people, property or activities from a tax or requirement.
Veto: The power of a president or governor to reject a bill passed by the legislature. Lawmakers can override a veto with a large enough vote (two-thirds of each chamber in Congress).

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Official summary
Texas Legislature Online: bill history
Data: Texas Legislature Online bill history XML (Texas Legislative Council), ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/89R/billhistory/

Record st-tx-89r-hb1211 · catalog st-tx-tlo-bills-89r · updated 2026-11-03 by psicol tx-bills