The bill, H.B. No. 2839, amends Section 54.341(a) of the Education Code to expand tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel. The amendment removes specific residency requirements for individuals seeking these exemptions, including the need to have entered service in Texas or declared Texas as their home of record. The bill continues to provide exemptions for various groups of honorably discharged military personnel, including those who served during significant conflicts such as World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and other designated military operations.

The changes made by this Act will apply to tuition and fees charged starting with the 2025 fall semester, while any charges prior to that will be governed by the previous law. The Act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 54.341 (Education Code 54)