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SB 1191

Relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Brandon Creighton and 2 co-sponsors

Texas requires all high schools to use a standardized GPA calculation method, replacing district-specific approaches to ensure uniform student evaluation statewide.

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Bill Summary · SB 1191

Legislative bill overview

SB 1191 establishes a standardized method for calculating high school grade point averages (GPAs) across Texas. The bill creates uniform criteria that schools must follow when computing student GPAs, replacing the current system where individual districts may use different calculation methods.

Why is this important

GPA standardization affects college admissions, scholarship eligibility, and class ranking—outcomes that significantly influence students' educational and career trajectories. Uniform GPA calculations improve fairness by ensuring students are evaluated by consistent metrics regardless of which Texas school district they attend, and provide clearer comparisons for universities reviewing applications from different schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. standardization: Some school districts may view standardized GPA computation as reducing their autonomy in curriculum weighting and grade calculation policies
  • Impact on existing students: Implementation could disadvantage students whose GPAs were calculated under previous local methods, potentially affecting class rankings and college applications
  • Weighted course controversy: How the standard method weights honors, AP, and dual-credit courses could benefit or disadvantage certain student populations depending on design choices

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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