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SB 1835

Relating to the maximum number of nonresident scholarship students permitted to pay resident tuition and fees at certain public institutions of higher education.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by John Smithee and 1 co-sponsor

SB 1835 increases the number of nonresident students Texas public universities can enroll at resident tuition rates through scholarship programs.

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Bill Summary · SB 1835

Legislative bill overview

SB 1835 modifies Texas law to allow certain public universities to admit a greater number of nonresident students while charging them resident tuition rates through scholarship programs. The bill appears to cap or adjust the existing limits on how many out-of-state students can receive in-state tuition pricing at Texas higher education institutions.

Why is this important

This directly affects university revenue streams, in-state student access to affordable tuition, and institutional competitiveness in recruiting national talent. Universities benefit from increased enrollment flexibility and out-of-state tuition revenue, while Texas residents may face indirect implications for seat availability and institutional pricing structures.

Potential points of contention

  • Impact on resident students: Increasing nonresident enrollment at resident rates could reduce seats available to Texas taxpayers who subsidize public universities, or necessitate tuition increases to offset lost revenue
  • Revenue implications: Whether institutions gain net revenue (higher enrollment) or lose revenue (charging resident rates to nonresident students) depends heavily on the specific cap adjustments
  • Institutional equity: Different universities may benefit unequally based on their ability to attract nonresident students, potentially widening resource gaps between institutions

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

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