The bill, H.B. No. 184, introduces a new subchapter to the Education Code, specifically aimed at providing student loan repayment assistance for prosecuting attorneys employed by the border prosecution unit in Texas. This subchapter, titled "Repayment of Education Loans for Border Prosecution Unit Attorneys," outlines the eligibility criteria for attorneys to receive assistance, which includes being licensed in Texas and having completed one to four consecutive years of employment with the border prosecution unit. The bill specifies that eligible attorneys can receive loan repayment assistance for a maximum of four years, with the assistance amount determined as 25% of the attorney's total student loan balance for each year of eligibility.

Additionally, the bill establishes guidelines for the types of loans eligible for repayment assistance, stipulating that loans must not be in default at the time of application. It also sets a cap on the total amount of loan repayment assistance that can be awarded, not exceeding $110,000 per attorney or $2 million in total for each state fiscal biennium. The board responsible for administering this program is tasked with adopting necessary rules, distributing information about the program, and maximizing matching funds from other sources. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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