House Bill No. 3058 proposes an amendment to the Education Code of Texas, specifically by adding Section 51.812, which establishes limitations on the admission of students holding certain nonimmigrant visas, specifically F-1 and J-1 visas, to public institutions of higher education. The bill stipulates that these institutions may not admit more than five percent of their enrollment capacity for undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to individuals with the specified visa categories for any given academic year. This regulation aims to control the number of nonimmigrant students admitted to ensure that domestic enrollment is prioritized.

The new provisions 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 of "graduate program," "professional program," and "institution of higher education" are aligned with existing definitions in the Education Code to maintain consistency. This legislative change reflects a shift in policy regarding the enrollment of nonimmigrant students in Texas higher education institutions.

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