The bill, H.B. No. 3416, aims to prohibit public institutions of higher education in Texas from charging fees for the issuance of official transcripts to current or former students. It introduces a new section, Section 54.5042, to the Education Code, which explicitly states that the governing board of such institutions cannot impose any fees for this service.

The provisions of this bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply to all requests for official transcripts submitted to public institutions of higher education on or after that date. This legislation seeks to alleviate financial burdens on students and ensure access to their academic records without additional costs.

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