All Roll Calls
Yes: 236 • No: 40
TexasHB 484889th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education.
Sponsored By: Caroline Harris Davila, Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Vincent Perez
Signed by Governor
Education--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsEducation--Higher--TuitionLabor--Workforce DevelopmentHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
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The law takes effect September 1, 2025, with program requirements starting in the 2026–2027 school year. Each Texas public university system must ensure its schools offer competency-based bachelor's programs in every high-demand field. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board names those fields and must approve the programs. A covered program's total student cost cannot exceed half the average cost of attendance determined by board rule. Starting in 2027–2028, the board adjusts the prior year's cap annually for inflation using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Caroline Harris Davila
House
Adam Hinojosa
Republican • Senate
Vincent Perez
House
Cosponsors
Penny Morales Shaw
House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/16/2025
Record vote
Yes: 118 • No: 7
House vote • 5/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 101 • No: 33
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Education K-16
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Higher Education
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/31/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/31/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/30/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/30/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/29/2025HouseRecord vote
5/28/2025SenatePassed
5/28/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/28/2025SenateRecord vote
5/28/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/28/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/28/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/28/2025SenatePlaced on local & uncontested calendar
5/28/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/26/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/25/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/25/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/25/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/23/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/23/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/22/2025SenateTestimony taken in committee
5/22/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/22/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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