The bill, S.B. No. 223, introduces a new subchapter (Subchapter PP) to Chapter 61 of the Education Code, which establishes a loan repayment assistance program specifically for prosecuting attorneys employed by the border prosecution unit in Texas. The program aims to provide eligible attorneys with financial assistance for repaying their student loans, contingent upon their completion of one to four consecutive years of employment in this role. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria, which include being a licensed attorney in Texas and applying to the board for assistance. It also specifies that attorneys can receive assistance for a maximum of four years, with the total amount of assistance capped at $110,000 per attorney and $2 million per state fiscal biennium.

Additionally, the bill details the types of loans eligible for repayment assistance, stipulating that loans must not be in default at the time of application. The board is tasked with administering the program, including the adoption of necessary rules and the distribution of information to relevant legal institutions. The board is also authorized to solicit and accept gifts and grants to support the program. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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