The bill amends the Education Code to establish new guidelines for the automatic admission of students to general academic teaching institutions in Texas, starting with the 2029-2030 academic year. It specifies that institutions are not required to offer admission to more than 50 percent of their enrollment capacity designated for first-time resident undergraduate students, a reduction from the previous threshold of 75 percent. If the number of qualifying applicants exceeds this limit, institutions may choose to admit additional students based on their high school percentile rank until they reach the 50 percent capacity. The bill also mandates that institutions provide notice to school districts about which percentile ranks are anticipated to be offered admission, ensuring transparency for students and parents.

Additionally, the bill requires institutions to submit an annual report to state leadership detailing their efforts to increase geographic diversity, outreach to qualified students, recruitment of Texas residents for graduate programs, and engagement with underrepresented demographic segments. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply to admissions for the 2029-2030 academic year, while previous laws will remain in effect for earlier admissions.

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