Texas HB3559 prohibits public institutions of higher education from awarding or advertising student financial assistance based on race, sex, gender.
Texas HB3559 amends the Education Code to prohibit public institutions of higher education from awarding student financial assistance based on race, sex, gender, or sexual orientation. It also bans these institutions from paying for or advertising such assistance based on these factors. The law applies to student financial assistance for the 2026 fall semester and beyond, while earlier assistance remains governed by previous laws. The Act takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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