The bill, H.B. No. 3058, introduces a new section, 51.812, to the Education Code of Texas, which imposes limitations on the admission of students holding certain nonimmigrant visas, specifically F-1 and J-1 visas, to public institutions of higher education. According to the new provisions, these institutions are prohibited from admitting more than five percent of their enrollment capacity for undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to individuals with the specified visa categories for any academic year. This regulation aims to control the number of nonimmigrant students admitted to Texas higher education institutions.

The new admission limitations will take effect starting with the admissions for the 2026-2027 academic year, and the bill is set to become law on September 1, 2025. The definitions for "graduate program," "professional program," and "institution of higher education" are aligned with existing definitions in the Education Code to ensure clarity and consistency in the application of this new regulation.

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