Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 277: 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.

In committee Last action February 27, 2025: Referred to Higher Education

Plain-language summary

HB 277 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: James Talarico (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Referred to Higher Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Talarico (Democratic).