The bill, H.B. No. 3100, proposes a new regulation regarding the awarding of athletic scholarships to foreign students by public institutions of higher education in Texas. It introduces Section 51.9247 to the Education Code, which stipulates that for each intercollegiate athletic program, these institutions may not award more than 25 percent of the available athletic scholarships, grants, or similar financial assistance to students who are citizens of foreign countries for any given academic year.

This new provision will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 academic year, and the bill is set to become law on September 1, 2025. The intent of the legislation is to limit the number of athletic scholarships awarded to foreign students, thereby potentially increasing opportunities for domestic students in intercollegiate athletics.

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