S.B. No. 2231 mandates the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to waive admission application fees for public institutions of higher education during a designated period known as "Free College Application Week." This week is set for the second full week of October, allowing individuals in Texas to apply for undergraduate admission without incurring any application fees. The bill also grants the board the authority to adopt necessary rules to implement this waiver.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. It is designed to promote accessibility to higher education by reducing financial barriers for prospective students. The bill will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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