Texas HB4702 requires standardized test scores to be considered in nonautomatic admissions decisions at public higher education institutions.

HB4702 amends the Texas Education Code to require public institutions of higher education to consider standardized test scores as a factor in nonautomatic admissions decisions. The bill mandates that test scores be compared with those of other applicants from similar socioeconomic backgrounds. It also prohibits using test scores as the sole criterion for consideration or as the primary criterion to end consideration of an applicant. The changes apply starting with admissions for the 2026 fall semester.

Texas HB4702 requires standardized test scores to be considered in nonautomatic admissions decisions at public higher education institutions.

HB4702 amends the Texas Education Code to require public institutions of higher education to consider standardized test scores as a factor in nonautomatic admissions decisions. The bill mandates that test scores be compared with those of other applicants from similar socioeconomic backgrounds. It also prohibits using test scores as the sole criterion for consideration or as the primary criterion to end consideration of an applicant. The changes apply starting with admissions for the 2026 fall semester.