The bill, H.B. No. 4909, establishes the "My Texas Future" portal, which is designed to facilitate the submission of academic information for public school students as a condition for high school graduation. It amends Section 28.025 of the Education Code to include a new requirement that students must either create an account in the My Texas Future portal or opt out with parental consent. The bill also introduces Section 28.0257, which outlines the participation requirements for high school graduation, including the process for opting out and the responsibilities of school districts in notifying parents about this requirement.

Additionally, the bill mandates that institutions of higher education provide a link to the My Texas Future portal on their admissions web pages and ensures that the portal will offer prospective students information about admission eligibility and financial aid. The portal will be maintained by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and will include features such as a direct submission portal for applications and a list of institutions where students may be accepted based on their profiles. The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year, with the possibility of immediate effect if passed by a two-thirds majority.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: ()
House Committee Report: Education Code 28.025 (Education Code 28)