Texas HB538 amends the Education Code to regulate student access to academic records and authorizes fees for their release.

Texas HB538 amends the Education Code to require postsecondary educational institutions to release transcripts or certificates of completion to students upon request, unless the student has not fulfilled their financial obligations. If the student has not been enrolled for five years, included a job posting or enrollment statement, and made a good faith effort to fulfill their financial obligations, the institution must release the records.

Texas HB538 amends the Education Code to regulate student access to academic records and authorizes fees for their release.

Texas HB538 amends the Education Code to require postsecondary educational institutions to release transcripts or certificates of completion to students upon request, unless the student has not fulfilled their financial obligations. If the student has not been enrolled for five years, included a job posting or enrollment statement, and made a good faith effort to fulfill their financial obligations, the institution must release the records.