Texas HB4788 prohibits public and private institutions of higher education from accepting federal funding for embryonic or fetal stem cell research.

Texas HB4788 amends the Education Code to prohibit public and private institutions of higher education from accepting federal funding for embryonic or fetal stem cell research. If a private institution violates this prohibition, it will lose state funding and students will not receive tuition equalization grants for the following academic year. The act applies starting with the 2025-2026 academic year and can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature. If not, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4788 prohibits public and private institutions of higher education from accepting federal funding for embryonic or fetal stem cell research.

Texas HB4788 amends the Education Code to prohibit public and private institutions of higher education from accepting federal funding for embryonic or fetal stem cell research. If a private institution violates this prohibition, it will lose state funding and students will not receive tuition equalization grants for the following academic year. The act applies starting with the 2025-2026 academic year and can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature. If not, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.