Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 2714: Relating to a prohibition on public institutions of higher education requiring students to enroll in certain courses to complete a certificate or degree program, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, funding such courses using state appropriations, or requiring related faculty practices, and to freshman student orientation at those institutions.

In committee Last action April 3, 2025: Referred to Education K-16

Plain-language summary

SB 2714 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a prohibition on public institutions of higher education requiring students to enroll in certain courses to complete a certificate or degree program, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, funding such courses using state appropriations, or requiring related faculty practices, and to freshman student orientation at those institutions. Primary sponsor: Mayes Middleton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to Education K-16.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mayes Middleton (Republican).