Texas SB1241 modifies college entrance examination requirements for admission to certain public institutions of higher education.

Texas SB1241 amends the Education Code to change the criteria for admission to general academic teaching institutions. The bill specifies that an applicant must have graduated with a grade point average in the top 10 percent of their high school class and either completed a rigorous curriculum or achieved a certain score on a college entrance exam. The changes apply starting with the 2026 fall semester. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will set the score required on designated college entrance examinations.

Texas SB1241 modifies college entrance examination requirements for admission to certain public institutions of higher education.

Texas SB1241 amends the Education Code to change the criteria for admission to general academic teaching institutions. The bill specifies that an applicant must have graduated with a grade point average in the top 10 percent of their high school class and either completed a rigorous curriculum or achieved a certain score on a college entrance exam. The changes apply starting with the 2026 fall semester. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will set the score required on designated college entrance examinations.