Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.
Bill overview
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.
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HB 1527 sources, status methodology and verification
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 1527 was a House-passed proposal to broaden tuition and laboratory-fee exemptions at Texas public colleges and universities for certain peace officers pursuing law-enforcement-related degree programs. It did not pass the Senate.
What would change
The proposal would have expanded the exemption beyond an undergraduate-only framework to qualifying courses in specified programs such as criminal justice, public administration, emergency management, law, certain languages, accounting, psychology, social work, nursing, chemistry, biology, forensic science, computer science, data science, and cybersecurity. Officers would still have needed the required TCOLE proficiency certificate, satisfactory academic progress, and timely application.
Who may be affected
Eligible Texas peace officers, public colleges and universities, financial-aid and registrar offices, TCOLE, and agencies supporting officer education.
When it would take effect
HB 1527 did not take effect. It passed the House and was referred to the Senate Education K-16 Committee, but the Senate did not pass it. The proposal contemplated application beginning with the fall 2025 semester.
Limits and uncertainty
The broader exemption described here was not enacted through HB 1527. Existing statutory tuition exemptions remain controlling.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House-engrossed text, analysis, and stages reviewed. House passed; Senate did not.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
Passed
Referred to Education K-16
Latest official action
Referred to Education K-16
May 12, 2025 · house
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