Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program.
Bill overview
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program.
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HB 2249 sources, status methodology and verification
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Methodology
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 2249 was a House-passed teacher-workforce proposal creating the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program. It did not become law.
What would change
The House-passed bill would have provided conditional scholarships of up to the lesser of $40,000 or four academic years of tuition and fees to nominated students in educator-preparation degree programs, generally in exchange for completing certification and teaching in a Texas public school for four or five years depending on the preparation pathway.
Who may be affected
Prospective teachers, teacher-candidates, public and private Texas universities, school districts and charter schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and students affected by teacher shortages.
When it would take effect
HB 2249 did not take effect. It passed the House and was received by the Senate on April 28, 2025, but did not receive final Senate passage. The proposal contemplated scholarship awards beginning with the 2026-27 academic year.
Limits and uncertainty
No Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program was created through HB 2249. Existing teacher scholarships, loan repayment, residency and incentive programs remain separate.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House-passed text, committee analysis and legislative stages reviewed.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
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Received from the House
April 28, 2025 · house
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Committee history
- Public Education
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