H.B. No. 4107 introduces a new subchapter to the Education Code, specifically aimed at providing student loan repayment assistance to prosecuting attorneys employed by the border prosecution unit in Texas. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for attorneys to receive this assistance, which includes being licensed in Texas and having completed one to four consecutive years of employment with the border prosecution unit. The assistance can cover any eligible student loans for education at accredited institutions, with a maximum repayment assistance of $110,000 per attorney and a total cap of $2 million in each state fiscal biennium.
The bill also establishes the framework for administering the loan repayment assistance program, including the process for application, the distribution of funds, and the rules governing the program. The board responsible for administering the program is tasked with adopting necessary rules, ensuring compliance with funding limitations, and maximizing matching funds from other sources. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.
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