Texas HB3008 amends tuition and fee exemptions for peace officers enrolled in criminal justice or law enforcement programs at public institutions.

Texas HB3008 modifies the Education Code to exempt certain peace officers from paying tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education. The exemption applies to students enrolled in criminal justice or law enforcement-related degree programs, employed as peace officers by the state or a political subdivision, making satisfactory academic progress, and who apply for the exemption before the registration deadline. The changes take effect for the 2025 fall semester, with immediate effect if approved by a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses.

Texas HB3008 amends tuition and fee exemptions for peace officers enrolled in criminal justice or law enforcement programs at public institutions.

Texas HB3008 modifies the Education Code to exempt certain peace officers from paying tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education. The exemption applies to students enrolled in criminal justice or law enforcement-related degree programs, employed as peace officers by the state or a political subdivision, making satisfactory academic progress, and who apply for the exemption before the registration deadline. The changes take effect for the 2025 fall semester, with immediate effect if approved by a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses.