Texas HB979 amends resident status determination for students at public higher education institutions.

Texas HB979 amends the Education Code to redefine the criteria for resident status of students at public institutions of higher education. Students must establish a domicile in Texas no later than one year before the census date of the academic term and maintain it continuously for the year preceding that date. Dependents qualify if their parent meets these criteria. Institutions can reclassify students as nonresidents if they do not meet these criteria or are not authorized to be present in the U.S. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB979 amends resident status determination for students at public higher education institutions.

Texas HB979 amends the Education Code to redefine the criteria for resident status of students at public institutions of higher education. Students must establish a domicile in Texas no later than one year before the census date of the academic term and maintain it continuously for the year preceding that date. Dependents qualify if their parent meets these criteria. Institutions can reclassify students as nonresidents if they do not meet these criteria or are not authorized to be present in the U.S. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.