House Bill No. 3027 proposes an amendment to the Education Code of Texas, specifically by adding Section 51.811, which establishes limitations on the admission of nonresident undergraduate and graduate students to public institutions of higher education. The bill stipulates that these institutions may not admit nonresident students in excess of 15 percent of their designated enrollment capacity for the academic year, while still adhering to existing provisions in the law. The definition of "institution of higher education" is clarified to align with Section 61.003 of the Education Code.

The new admission limitations will take effect starting with the admissions for the 2026-2027 academic year, and the overall implementation of this Act is set for September 1, 2025. This legislative change aims to prioritize resident students in the admissions process at public higher education institutions in Texas.

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