Texas HB1527 exempts certain peace officers from paying tuition and fees for specific degree programs at public institutions of higher education.

HB1527 amends the Texas Education Code to exempt peace officers employed by the state or a political subdivision from paying tuition and fees for criminal justice or law enforcement courses. The exemption applies to undergraduate students enrolled in specific degree programs, making satisfactory academic progress, and applying for the exemption before the registration deadline.

Texas HB1527 exempts certain peace officers from paying tuition and fees for specific degree programs at public institutions of higher education.

HB1527 amends the Texas Education Code to exempt peace officers employed by the state or a political subdivision from paying tuition and fees for criminal justice or law enforcement courses. The exemption applies to undergraduate students enrolled in specific degree programs, making satisfactory academic progress, and applying for the exemption before the registration deadline.