Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 365: Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 365 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 14, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start. Primary sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), Cook, Flores, José Menéndez (Democratic), Tan Parker (Republican), Donna Howard (Democratic), Suleman Lalani (Democratic), Charlene Ward Johnson (Democratic), Joanne Shofner (Republican), Terry Wilson (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Effective immediately.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Eckhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| José Menéndez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Donna Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Suleman Lalani | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Charlene Ward Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 139 |
| Joanne Shofner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Terry Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Mayes Middleton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Charles Perry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Perez, Vincent | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Royce West | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective immediately
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Passed to 3rd reading
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