Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 160: Relating to the enrollment, including resident status and tuition rates, of certain persons, including persons not authorized to be present in the United States, in public institutions of higher education.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 160 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the enrollment, including resident status and tuition rates, of certain persons, including persons not authorized to be present in the United States, in public institutions of higher education. Primary sponsor: Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican), Richard Hayes (Republican), Dennis Paul (Republican), Cody Vasut (Republican), Jared Patterson (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Referred to Higher Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Richard Hayes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Dennis Paul | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Cody Vasut | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Jared Patterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Keith Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Briscoe Cain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Brian Harrison | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Tony Tinderholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Higher Education
- Read first time
- Filed