The bill, H.B. No. 184, introduces a new subchapter to the Education Code that establishes a loan repayment assistance program specifically for attorneys employed in the border prosecution unit. This program aims to provide financial support for eligible attorneys who have completed one to four consecutive years of service in this role. The board will administer the program, offering assistance for the repayment of eligible student loans, with specific eligibility criteria outlined, including the requirement for attorneys to be licensed in Texas and to apply in a prescribed manner.

The bill stipulates that attorneys can receive loan repayment assistance for a maximum of four years, with the total assistance not exceeding $110,000 per attorney and $2 million in total per state fiscal biennium. The assistance will be distributed in a lump sum, either directly to the attorney or to the loan holder on their behalf. Additionally, the board is authorized to solicit and accept gifts and grants to support the program, and it is required to adopt rules for its administration. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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