House Bill No. 2185 proposes a tuition exemption for the children of certain law enforcement officers in Texas. The bill defines "eligible law enforcement officer" as a peace officer with at least 15 years of continuous service in a public retirement system. It establishes that the governing boards of higher education institutions must exempt these children from tuition, fees, and charges, although the exemption does not cover general deposits or fees for lodging, board, or clothing. The bill also outlines specific eligibility criteria for the children, including age limits for applying for the exemption and maintaining academic standards.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the exemption is limited to the first 120 undergraduate semester credit hours and ceases once the child turns 26 years old. It requires that children transferring from public junior colleges to senior colleges or universities meet the standard entrance requirements applicable to all other applicants. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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