Texas HB3068 allows public institutions of higher education to consider alternative assessment scores for undergraduate admissions.

Texas HB3068 amends the Education Code to allow public institutions of higher education to consider scores from the ACT, SAT, or Classic Learning Test for undergraduate admissions. Specifically, applicants must have completed a foundation high school program or met equivalent curriculum requirements, achieved certain test scores, or graduated in the top 10% of their class. The changes apply starting with the 2026 fall semester. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3068 allows public institutions of higher education to consider alternative assessment scores for undergraduate admissions.

Texas HB3068 amends the Education Code to allow public institutions of higher education to consider scores from the ACT, SAT, or Classic Learning Test for undergraduate admissions. Specifically, applicants must have completed a foundation high school program or met equivalent curriculum requirements, achieved certain test scores, or graduated in the top 10% of their class. The changes apply starting with the 2026 fall semester. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.