Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 173: Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, or donations from certain foreign countries.

In committee Last action April 1, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

HB 173 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, or donations from certain foreign countries. Primary sponsor: Giovanni Capriglione (Republican), David Spiller (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Giovanni Capriglione (Republican); David Spiller (Republican); Will Metcalf (Republican). 13 co-sponsors.