All Roll Calls
Yes: 243 • No: 49
TexasSB 223189th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to waive fees for admission applications submitted to public institutions of higher education during certain periods.
Sponsored By: Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Terry M. Wilson
Signed by Governor
Education--Higher--Admission & AttendanceEducation--Higher--State CoordinationEducation--Higher--Student FeesHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Free application week for Texas college applicants
Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, the second full week of October is Free College Application Week. During that week, people in Texas can apply for undergraduate admission to any Texas public college without paying an application fee.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Adam Hinojosa
Republican • Senate
Terry M. Wilson
House
Cosponsors
Angela Paxton
Republican • Senate
Royce West
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/8/2025
Record vote
Yes: 122 • No: 25
House vote • 5/7/2025
Record vote
Yes: 101 • No: 24
Senate vote • 4/16/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/16/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Higher Education
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Education K-16
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective immediately
5/21/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/21/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/9/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/9/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/9/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/8/2025SenateHouse passage reported
5/8/2025SenateRecord vote (RV#1756)
5/8/2025HousePassed
5/8/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/8/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/7/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#1727)
5/7/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
5/7/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/7/2025HouseLaid out in lieu of companion (HB 4912)
5/7/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
5/2/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
5/1/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
5/1/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
4/29/2025HouseConsidered in public hearing
4/29/2025HouseReferred to Higher Education
4/22/2025HouseRead first time
4/22/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
4/17/2025HouseReported engrossed
4/16/2025SenateRecord vote
4/16/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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