TITLE 19. EDUCATION

PART 1. TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

CHAPTER 1. AGENCY ADMINISTRATION

SUBCHAPTER P. LOWER-DIVISION ACADEMIC COURSE GUIDE MANUAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes amendments to Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter P, §1.195, concerning the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual Advisory Committee. Specifically, this amendment will continue the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual Advisory Committee for four more years.

The Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual Advisory Committee provides the Coordinating Board with advice and recommendations. The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code, §2110.008, which requires the Coordinating Board by rule to provide for a different abolishment date for advisory committees to continue in existence.

Rule 1.195, Duration, is amended to change the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual Advisory Committee abolishment date from October 31, 2025, to no later than October 31, 2029.

Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the section will be the extension of the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual Advisory Committee by four years. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rule will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rule will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rule will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rule will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rule will not create a new rule;

(6) the rule will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rule will not change the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rule will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at AHAcomments@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code, Section 2110.008, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to provide for a different abolishment date for advisory committees to continue in existence.

The proposed amendment affects Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 1, Subchapter P.

§1.195. Duration.

The committee shall be abolished no later than October 31, 2029 [2025], in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2110. It may be reestablished by the Board.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502380

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6182

CHAPTER 2. ACADEMIC AND WORKFORCE EDUCATION

SUBCHAPTER O. APPROVAL PROCESS AND REQUIRED REPORTING FOR SELF-SUPPORTING DEGREE PROGRAMS

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes amendments to Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter O, §2.357 and §2.358, concerning Approval Process and Required Reporting for Self-Supporting Degree Programs. Specifically, this amendment will remove the requirement that public institutions of higher education report self-supporting courses to the Coordinating Board.

Texas Education Code, §61.0512(c), assigns the Coordinating Board the responsibility to ensure that proposed academic programs have adequate financing from legislative appropriations or other funding sources. Public institutions of higher education finance self-supporting programs solely through student tuition and fees, without reliance on state funds. These institutions must report student enrollment, semester credit hours, graduates, and fees charged for each self-supporting course, certificate, degree program, or degree track offered. This amendment reduces the requirement for institutions to report each self-supporting course, reducing administrative reporting burdens.

Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the section will be reducing administrative reporting requirements for public institutions of higher education that offer self-supported courses, certificates, and degree programs. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will not change the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at AHAcomments@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The amendment is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 61.0512(c), which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to ensure proposed academic programs have adequate financing.

The proposed amendment affects Texas Education Code, §61.0512(c).

§2.357. Reporting of Approved Self-Supporting Courses, Certificates and Degree Programs.

Each institution shall report the following to the Coordinating Board in the manner prescribed by the Board [CBM 00X Reporting Manual]:

(1) Enrollments, courses, number of semester credit hours, and graduates associated with each self-supporting course, certificate, degree program or degree program track offered by the institution; and

(2) Fees charged to students for self-supporting courses in accordance with general institutional accounting practices.

§2.358. Effective Dates.

(a) Sections 2.350 - 2.356 of this subchapter are effective May 15, 2025.

(b) Section 2.357 of this subchapter is effective January 1 [November 1], 2025.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502382

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6182

CHAPTER 4. RULES APPLYING TO ALL PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN TEXAS

SUBCHAPTER C. TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes amendments to Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter C, §4.52, concerning Texas Success Initiative. Specifically, this amendment excludes students who are public officers and employees from the statutory requirements Texas Success Initiatives.

The Coordinating Board is authorized to adopt rules as necessary by Texas Education Code, §51.334. The revisions implement statutory amendments passed by the 89th Texas Legislature. Specifically, this amendment will update Coordinating Board rules to accurately reflect changes made by Senate Bill (SB) 2786, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session. SB 2786, amended Texas Education Code, §51.332, to exclude students who are public officers or employees from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI).

Rule 4.52, Applicability, is amended to add three categories of students to whom TSI and college readiness requirements do not apply: emergency medical technicians, fire protection personnel, and peace officers.

Dr. Jennielle Strother, Assistant Commissioner for Student Success, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Dr. Jennielle Strother, Assistant Commissioner for Student Success, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the section will be to accurately reflect statute following adoption of Senate Bill 2786, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session. The rules implement the statute to reduce the cost and testing of the categories of public service personnel who are no longer governed by these requirements. There is a reduction in costs to students who are no longer required to pay to test. There will be a small reduction in revenue to the test administrators. These reduction result from the implementation of the statute.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will reduce the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dr. Jennielle Strother, Assistant Commissioner for Student Success, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at StudentSuccess@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The amendment is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 51.334, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary to implement the program.

The proposed amendment affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter C.

§4.52. Applicability.

(a) Except as set out in subsection (b) of this section, this subchapter applies to each entering undergraduate student not otherwise exempt under §4.54 of this subchapter (relating to Exemption).

(b) This subchapter does not apply to the following students, and an institution shall not require these students to demonstrate college readiness pursuant to this subchapter. The following figure contains the full list of student categories to whom this subchapter does not apply.

Figure: 19 TAC §4.52(b) (.pdf)

[Figure: 19 TAC §4.52(b)]

(1) A student who has earned an associate or baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education;

(2) A student who transfers to an institution of higher education from a private or independent institution of higher education or an accredited out-of-state institution of higher education and who has satisfactorily completed college-level coursework in the corresponding subject area, as transcribed or otherwise determined by the receiving institution;

(3) A student who is enrolled in a certificate program of one year or less at a public junior college, a public technical institute, or a public state college;

(4) A student enrolled in high school who is a non-degree-seeking student as defined in §4.53(8) of this subchapter (relating to Definitions);

(5) A student who is serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; [or]

(6) A student who on or after August 1, 1990, was honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; or[.]

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502383

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6537

SUBCHAPTER P. PROGRAM OF STUDY INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes new rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter P, §§4.250 - 4.254, concerning Program of Study Institutional Requirements. Specifically, the new section will reconstitute institutional guidance to higher education institutions regarding Program of Study processes for Certificate 1 credentials, replacing Chapter 26, Subchapter A - P, which is repealed in a separate rulemaking.

Rule 4.250, Authority and Purpose, indicates that the Coordinating Board is authorized to adopt rules and establish policies and procedures for the development, adoption, implementation, funding, and evaluation of career and technical education Program of Study Curricula under Texas Education Code, §61.8235. It indicates that this subchapter covers Program of Study structures and policies for Level 1 Certificates for the purpose of encouraging statewide credit portability for degree completion and supporting recognition and credit transfer for dual-credit achievement.

Rule 4.251, Definitions, provides definitions of words and terms used in the subchapter.

Rule 4.252, General Provisions, provides language concerning semester credit hour career and technical education Program of Study Level 1 certificates, including alignment with accreditor standards and the recording of those credits on student transcripts.

Rule 4.253, Program of Study Credit Transfer, provides language concerning recognition of credit in the cases of lateral transfer (higher education institution to higher education institution) and dual credit transfer (dual credit high school to higher education institution).

Rule 4.254, Effective Date of Rules, establishes an effective date of subchapter rules of November 1, 2025.

Tina Jackson, Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Education, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Tina Jackson, Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Education, has determined that for each year of the first five years the sections are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the sections will be improved rule clarity to higher education institutions regarding Program of Study processes. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will not change the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Tina Jackson, Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Education, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at RulesComments@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The new section is proposed under Texas Education Code), Section 61.8235, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules and establish policies and procedures for the development, adoption, implementation, funding, and evaluation of career and technical education Program of Study Curricula.

The proposed new section affects Texas Education Code, Sections 28.009 and 130.008.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502384

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6209

SUBCHAPTER Q. APPROVAL OF OFF-CAMPUS AND SELF-SUPPORTING COURSES AND PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes the repeal of Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter Q, §§4.270 - 4.279, concerning Approval of Off-Campus and Self-Supporting Courses and Programs for Public Institutions. Specifically, this repeal will remove existing rules that will be replaced with new rules in Chapter 2, Subchapter P.

The Coordinating Board is authorized by Texas Education Code, §61.0512(g), which states that institutions may offer off-campus credit courses only with prior approval from the Coordinating Board and Texas Education Code, §51.661, which authorizes the Coordinating Board to adopt state uniform service regions for Higher Education.

Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the section will be improved rule clarity of the approval and reporting requirements for institutions while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The repealed rules in Chapter 4, Subchapter Q, will be replaced with new rules in Chapter 2, Subchapter P. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will not change the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at AHAcomments@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 61.0512(g), which states that institutions may offer off-campus credit courses only with prior approval from the Coordinating Board and Texas Education Code, Section 51.661, which authorizes the Coordinating Board to adopt state uniform service regions for Higher Education.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Education Code, Sections 61.0512(g) and 51.661.

§4.270. Purpose.

§4.271. Authority.

§4.272. Definitions.

§4.273. General Provisions.

§4.274. Standards and Criteria for Institutions.

§4.275. Standards and Criteria for Off-Campus and Self-Supporting Programs.

§4.276. Standards and Criteria for Off-Campus and Self-Supporting Courses.

§4.277. Standards and Criteria for Off-Campus and Self-Supporting Courses Faculty.

§4.278. Functions of Regional Councils.

§4.279. Formula Funding General Provisions.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502385

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6182

SUBCHAPTER Z. UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR PUBLICATION OF COST OF ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes new rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter Z, §§4.390 - 4.393, concerning Uniform Standards for Publication of Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information. Specifically, this new section will establish the authority and purpose, definitions, and substantive requirements of institutions relating to the publication of cost of attendance and financial aid information on their websites. The substance of this new subchapter consists of the reconstituted Chapter 21, Subchapter PP, which is repealed in a separate rulemaking.

The Coordinating Board is authorized by Texas Education Code, §61.0777, to adopt rules relating to uniform standards.

Rule 4.390, Authority and Purpose, notes the statutory authority for the subchapter's rules and outlines the purpose of the provisions of the subchapter. It is the reconstituted and simplified §21.2220.

Rule 4.391, Definitions, establishes definitions for relevant words and terms in the subchapter. It is the reconstituted §21.2221, with definitions removed that are unnecessary or duplicative with §4.3, which contains definitions that apply throughout Chapter 4.

Rule 4.392, Publication of Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information, establishes the substantive requirements relating to institutions of higher education publishing cost of attendance and financial aid information on their websites. Compared with existing §21.2222, this rule provides greater detail regarding what information institutions must publish relating to cost of attendance and student financial aid, improving overall transparency for students and families.

Rule 4.393, Net Price Information, establishes the substantive requirements relating to the Coordinating Board's Net Price Calculator tool and the related institutional reporting requirements, previously addressed by other sections of §21.2222. Subsection (a) sets forth the requirements in Texas Education Code, §61.0777(f), and subsection (b) establishes institutional requirements for reporting information that is used by the tool to make accurate calculations for students.

Dr. Charles Contéro-Puls, Assistant Commissioner for Student Financial Aid Programs, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Dr. Charles Contéro-Puls, Assistant Commissioner for Student Financial Aid Programs, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the sections are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the sections will be the improved public transparency regarding the cost of higher education and availability of student financial aid through clarified institutional requirements. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will not change the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dr. Charles Contéro-Puls, Assistant Commissioner for Student Financial Aid Programs, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at SFAPPolicy@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The new section is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section §61.0777, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules relating to the provisions of that section.

The proposed new section affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502417

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

CHAPTER 6. HEALTH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESEARCH FUNDS

SUBCHAPTER A. FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes the repeal of Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter A, §§6.1- 6.10, concerning the Family Practice Residency Program. Specifically, this repeal will remove existing rules that will be replaced with new rules in Chapter 10, Subchapter B.

The proposed repeal of Chapter 6, Subchapter A, is part of an effort to consolidate grant program rules in Chapter 10, Grant Programs. The Coordinating Board is authorized by Texas Education Code, §§61.501- 61.506, to administer the Family Practice Residency Program.

Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the section will be improved rule clarity by consolidating all grant program related rules into Chapter 10. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will not change the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at AHAcomments@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Sections 61.501- 61.506, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to administer the Family Practice Residency Program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Education Code, §§6.501 - 61.506.

§6.1. Purpose.

§6.2. Authority.

§6.3. Definitions.

§6.4. Types of Grants.

§6.5. Award of Family Practice Residency Grants.

§6.6. Review of Family Practice Residency Grant Applications.

§6.7. Requirements for a Family Residency Operational Grant.

§6.8. Requirements for a Support Grant.

§6.9. Requirements for a Rural Rotation Reimbursement Grant.

§6.10. Requirements for a Public Health Rotation Reimbursement Grant.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502418

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6182

CHAPTER 10. GRANT PROGRAMS

SUBCHAPTER SS. TEXAS RESKILLING AND UPSKILLING THROUGH EDUCATION (TRUE) GRANT PROGRAM

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes new rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter SS, §§10.890 - 10.898, concerning the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Through Education (TRUE) Grant Program. Specifically, this new section will consolidate grant program related rules in Chapter 10 and will replicate the legislative intent and necessary language found in Chapter 13, Subchapter N, which is repealed in a separate rulemaking.

The proposed new subchapter will establish processes for the TRUE Grant Program's organization and implementation. The Coordinating Board is authorized by Texas Education Code, Chapter 61, Subchapter T-2, §61.882(b), to adopt rules to carry out the purpose of this program.

Rule 10.890, Authority, identifies the section of the Texas Education Code that grants the Coordinating Board authority over the TRUE Grant Program.

Rule 10.891, Purpose, sets out the purpose of the subchapter as a whole, to establish processes for the TRUE Grant Program's organization and implementation.

Rule 10.892, Definitions, lists definitions broadly applicable to all sections of subchapter N. The definitions establish a common understanding of the meaning of key terms used in the rules.

Rule 10.893, Eligibility, identifies eligible entities that may apply for the TRUE grant as specified by statute. The TRUE Grant Program has three categories of eligible entities: (1) lower-division institution of higher education; (2) consortium of lower-division institutions of higher education; or (3) local chamber of commerce, trade association, or economic development corporation that partners with a lower-division institution of higher education or a consortium of lower-division institutions of higher education.

Rule 10.894, Application Procedures, identifies TRUE grant application procedures so that grant applicants understand high level requirements and refer to the TRUE Grant Program Request for Applications (RFA) for specifics. Grant application procedures described include the number of applications eligible entities may submit, the process of submitting applications to the Coordinating Board, the importance of adhering to grant program requirements, and the requirement for proper authorization and timely submission of applications.

Rule 10.895, Awards, identifies the size and provision of TRUE grant awards. TRUE Grant Program available funding is dependent on the legislative appropriation for the program for each biennial state budget. Consequently, award levels and estimated number of awards will be specified in the program's RFA. This section also provides reference on the establishment of processes for application approval and award sizes.

Rule 10.896, Review Criteria, provides TRUE grant application review procedures. This section describes how the Coordinating Board will utilize specific requirements and award criteria described in a TRUE Grant Program RFA to review applications. Award criteria will include, but may not be limited to, consideration of key factors and preferred application attributes described in the RFA.

Rule 10.897, Reporting Criteria, describes TRUE grant reporting requirements. The Coordinating Board will request data on TRUE Grant Program funded credential programs as well as data on students enrolled in those programs. Student level data will enable the Coordinating Board to track student enrollment, credential completion, and employment data through state education and workforce databases.

Rule 10.898, General Information, indicates general information concerning the cancellation or suspension of TRUE grant solicitations and the use of the Notice of Grant Award (NOGA).

Tina Jackson, Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Education, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Tina Jackson, Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Education, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the sections are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the sections will be the consolidation of grant program related rules in Chapter 10. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will not change the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Tina Jackson, Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Education, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at RulesComments@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The new section is proposed under Texas Education Code, Chapter 61, Subchapter T-2, Section 61.882(b), which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules requiring eligible entities awarded a Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Through Education (TRUE) grant to report necessary information to the Coordinating Board.

The proposed new section affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter SS.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502414

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6209

CHAPTER 12. OPPORTUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM

SUBCHAPTER A. OPPORTUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes amendments to Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 12, Subchapter A, §12.5, concerning Opportunity High School Diploma Program. Specifically, this amendment will provide additional detail and assessments to the list of approved assessments and documentation for the program.

This amendment is proposed under Texas Education Code, §130.458, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary to implement the Opportunity High School Diploma Program. The assessments listed in Figure 1 are required to be used by any two-year institution that is approved to offer the diploma program in determining a student's prior learning and successful program completion. The list was established following: an analysis of assessments used in alternative high school diploma program across the nation, the determination of cut scores for high school completion in each core competency, consultation with two-year institutions on potential content gaps in the assessments and potential action to remedy gaps, and consultation with the Texas Workforce Commission.

Rule 12.5, Program Requirements, is amended to update Figure 19 TAC in subsection (d)(4) to include new approved assessments and update documentation to measure competency mastery.

Lee Rector, Associate Commissioner for Workforce Education, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Lee Rector, Associate Commissioner for Workforce Education, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the section will be the increased detail for public junior colleges approved to offer the Opportunity High School Diploma around approved assessments and documentation to determine student achievement. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will not change the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Lee Rector, Associate Commissioner for Workforce Education, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at RulesComments@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The amendment is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 130.458, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary to implement the Opportunity High School Diploma Program.

The proposed amendment affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 12, Subchapter A.

§12.5. Program Requirements.

(a) - (c) (No change.)

(d) Prior Learning and Program Completions. A public junior college approved to offer this program shall determine each student's competence in each of the five core program competencies set out in subsection (c) of this section prior to enrolling the student in the program of instruction and upon the student's completion of the program of instruction.

(1) The program of instruction assigned to each student will be based on the student's prior learning and assessments of the student's competencies for each of the five core program competencies set out in subsection (c) of this section. An institution may determine that a student has satisfied required learning outcomes for one or more core program competencies based on the student's prior learning.

(2) An institution may use any of the following methods as documentation of a student's prior learning in the five core program competencies:

(A) transcripted high school grades;

(B) transcripted college credit;

(C) achievement on a national standardized test such as the SAT or ACT;

(D) credit earned through military service as recommended by the American Council on Education; or

(E) demonstrated success on pre-program assessments.

(3) The Commissioner shall identify, consider, and approve assessments, in consultation with the Texas Workforce Commission, to be used by a public junior college to determine a student's successful achievement of the five core program competencies and completion of the program.

(4) Assessments approved by the Commissioner are listed in Figure 1.

Figure: 19 TAC §12.5(d)(4) (.pdf)

[Figure: 19 TAC §12.5(d)(4)]

(5) A public junior college that is approved to offer the program shall use an approved assessment to evaluate each student's competence in the five core program competencies as required under subsection (c) of this section.

(e) - (h) (No change.)

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502415

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6344

CHAPTER 13. FINANCIAL PLANNING

SUBCHAPTER N. TEXAS RESKILLING AND UPSKILLING THROUGH EDUCATION (TRUE) GRANT PROGRAM

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes the repeal of Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 13, Subchapter N, §§13.400 - 13.408, concerning Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Grant Program. Specifically, this repeal will allow the relocation of this subchapter to Chapter 10, Subchapter SS.

The proposed repeal of Chapter 13, Subchapter N, is part of an effort to consolidate grant program rules in Chapter 10, Grant Programs. The Coordinating Board is authorized by Texas Education Code, Chapter 61, Subchapter T-2, §61.882(b), to adopt rules to carry out the purpose of this program.

Tina Jackson, Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Education, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Tina Jackson, Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Education, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the sections are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the sections will be improved rule clarity by consolidating all grant program related rules into Chapter 10. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will not change the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Tina Jackson, Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Education, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at RulesComments@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The repeal is proposed under the Texas Education Code, Chapter 61, Subchapter T-2, Section 61.882(b), which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules requiring eligible entities awarded a Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Through Education (TRUE) grant to report necessary information to the Coordinating Board.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title, 19, Part 1, Chapter 13, Subchapter N, Sections 13.400 - 13.408.

§13.400. Purpose.

§13.401. Authority.

§13.402. Definitions.

§13.403. Eligibility.

§13.404. Grant Application Procedures.

§13.405. Awards.

§13.406. Review Criteria.

§13.407. Reporting Criteria.

§13.408. General Information.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502416

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6209

CHAPTER 15. RESEARCH FUNDS

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes the repeal of Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 15, Subchapter A, §15.1 and §15.10, concerning General Provisions. Specifically, this repeal will conform with the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program (TRIP) in statute, in accordance with the provisions of Senate Bill (S.B.) 2066, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session.

Subchapter A, General Provisions, contains definitions and rules related to TRIP. Rule 15.1, defines the Commissioner and Coordinating Board or Board. Rule 15.10, establishes the purpose and authority of the program; provides definitions of terms; describes the distribution of matching grants, application requirements, returned gifts; and outlines the application review and certification processes. Prior to its repeal, Texas Education Code, §62.124, authorized the Board to adopt rules for the administration of the program.

With the enactment of S.B. 2066, the governing statute related to the TRIP program is repealed; therefore the TRIP-related rules will be repealed.

Andy MacLaurin, Assistant Commissioner for Funding and Resource Planning, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Andy MacLaurin, Assistant Commissioner for Funding and Resource Planning, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the section will be to accurately reflect statue following adoption of Senate Bill 2066, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will not change the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Andy MacLaurin, Assistant Commissioner for Funding and Resource Planning, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at Funding@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The repeal is proposed in accordance with changes made by Senate Bill 2066, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, which repeals the TRIP program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Education Code, Sections 62.121, 62.122, 62.123, and 62.124.

§15.1. Definitions.

§15.10. Texas Research Incentive Program (TRIP).

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502419

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6495

CHAPTER 21. STUDENT SERVICES

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes repeal of Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21: Subchapter A, §21.8, General Provisions; Subchapter C, §§21.45 - 21.49, Student Indebtedness; Subchapter I, §§21.213 - 21.219, Exemption Program for Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff; Subchapter L, §§21.309 - 21.316, Exemption Program for Clinical Preceptors and Their Children; Subchapter Q, §§21.518 - 21.526, Exemption for Peace Officers Enrolled in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Courses; Subchapter U, §§21.634 - 21.642, The Good Neighbor Scholarship Program; Subchapter Z, §§21.786 - 21.792, Exemption for Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses; Subchapter AA, §§21.901 - 21.910, Reciprocal Educational Exchange Program; Subchapter BB, §§21.931 - 21.938, Programs for Enrolling Students from Mexico; Subchapter EE, §§21.990 - 21.994, Texas National Student Exchange Program; Subchapter II, §§21.1080 - 21.1089, Educational Aide Exemption Program; Subchapter PP, §§21.2220 - 21.2222, Provisions for Uniform Standards for Publication of Cost of Attendance Information; Subchapter SS, §§21.2260 - 21.2263, Waiver Programs for Certain Nonresident Persons; and Subchapter TT, §§21.2270 - 21.2276, Exemption Program for Dependent Children of Persons Who Are Members of Armed Forces Deployed on Combat Duty. Specifically, the repeal will allow the relocation of the rules to more appropriate locations in Coordinating Board rules.

The Coordinating Board is authorized by Texas Education Code, §§51.930, 52.335, 54.213, 54.2031, 54.231, 54.331, 54.353, 54.3531, 54.355, 54.356, 54.363, 56.0035, and 61.0777, to adopt rules relating to the provisions of these sections.

Rule 21.8, Definition of Student Financial Need, is repealed. Because rules for any programs that are impacted by student financial need are removed from Chapter 21, and other chapters already include rule definitions for "financial need" that align with the provisions of the section, the rule is not to be relocated.

Chapter 21, Subchapter C, is repealed. The provisions of that subchapter, as revised, are relocated to the newly created Chapter 24, Subchapter C, Annual Student Loan Debt Disclosure.

Chapter 21, Subchapter PP, is repealed. The provisions of that subchapter, as revised, are relocated to the newly created Chapter 4, Subchapter Z, Uniform Standards for Publication of Cost of Attendance Information.

Chapter 21, Subchapters I, L, Q, U, Z, AA, BB, EE, II, SS, and TT are repealed. The provisions of these subchapters, as revised, are relocated to the newly created Chapter 13, Subchapter P, Tuition Exemptions and Waivers.

Dr. Charles W. Contéro-Puls, Assistant Commissioner for Student Financial Aid Programs, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Dr. Charles W. Contéro-Puls, Assistant Commissioner for Student Financial Aid Programs, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the sections are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the sections will be the improved rule clarity and navigability through consolidation of rules for similar programs. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will not change the number of individuals subject to the rules; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dr. Charles W. Contéro-Puls, Assistant Commissioner for Student Financial Aid Programs, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at SFAPPolicy@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 56.0035, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules relating to the provisions of that chapter.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter A, §21.8.

§21.8. Definition of Student Financial Need.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502420

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER C. STUDENT INDEBTEDNESS

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 52.335, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules relating to the annual student loan debt disclosure.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter C, §§21.45 - 21.49.

§21.45. Authority and Purpose.

§21.46. Student Loan Debt Disclosure Annual Notification; Effective Date.

§21.47. Definitions.

§21.48. Student Loan Debt Disclosure Procedure.

§21.49. Student Loan Debt Disclosure Required Elements.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502421

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER I. EXEMPTION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PROGRAM FACULTY AND STAFF

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 54.355, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary relating to the program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter I, §§21.213 - 21.219.

§21.213. Authority and Purpose.

§21.214. Definitions.

§21.215. Tuition Exemption.

§21.216. Eligible Students.

§21.217. Proration of Exemption.

§21.218. Application Process.

§21.219. Hardship Provisions.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502422

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER L. EXEMPTION PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL PRECEPTORS AND THEIR CHILDREN

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 54.356, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary relating to the program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter L, §§21.309 - 21.316.

§21.309. Authority and Purpose.

§21.310. Definitions.

§21.311. Tuition Exemption.

§21.312. Eligible Preceptors.

§21.313. Eligible Children.

§21.314. Discontinuation of Eligibility.

§21.315. Value of the Exemption.

§21.316. Application Process.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502423

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER Q. EXEMPTION FOR PEACE OFFICERS ENROLLED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 54.3531, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary relating to the program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter Q, §§21.518 - 21.526.

§21.518. Authority and Purpose.

§21.519. Definitions.

§21.520. Tuition and Laboratory Fees Exemption.

§21.521. Eligible Peace Officers.

§21.522. Eligible Courses.

§21.523. Excess Hours.

§21.524. Degree and Certificate Programs and Courses Eligible for the Exemption.

§21.525. Report to Legislature.

§21.526. Hardship Provisions.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502424

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER U. THE GOOD NEIGHBOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 54.331, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary relating to the program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter U, §§21.634 - 21.642.

§21.634. Authority and Purpose.

§21.635. Definitions.

§21.636. Eligible Institutions.

§21.637. Eligible Students.

§21.638. Selection Procedures.

§21.639. Award Amount.

§21.640. Continuation Awards.

§21.641. Hardship Provisions.

§21.642. Dissemination of Information and Rules.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502425

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER Z. EXEMPTION FOR FIREFIGHTERS ENROLLED IN FIRE SCIENCE COURSES

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 54.353, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary relating to the program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter Z, §§21.786 - 21.792.

§21.786. Authority and Purpose.

§21.787. Definitions.

§21.788. Tuition and Laboratory Fee Exemption.

§21.789. Eligible Firefighters.

§21.790. Excess Hours.

§21.791. Degree and Certificate Programs and Courses Eligible for the Exemption.

§21.792. Hardship Provisions.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502426

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER AA. RECIPROCAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 54.231, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary relating to the program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter AA, §§21.901 - 21.910.

§21.901. Authority and Purpose.

§21.902. Definitions.

§21.903. Eligible Institution.

§21.904. Eligible Persons.

§21.905. Tuition Rate to be Paid.

§21.906. Reciprocity.

§21.907. Assurances.

§21.908. Formula Funding.

§21.909. Transcripts for Courses Taken Abroad.

§21.910. Reporting Requirements.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502427

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER BB. PROGRAMS FOR ENROLLING STUDENTS FROM MEXICO

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 54.231, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary relating to the program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter BB, §§21.931 - 21.938.

§21.931. Authority, Scope, and Purpose.

§21.932. Definitions.

§21.933. Eligible Institutions.

§21.934. Eligible Students for the Pilot Program.

§21.935. Eligible Students for the Border County Program.

§21.936. Tuition Rate to be Paid.

§21.937. Numbers of Students Eligible to Participate in the Programs.

§21.938. Reporting Requirements.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502428

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER EE. TEXAS NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 51.930, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary relating to the program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter EE, §§21.990 - 21.994.

§21.990. Authority and Purpose.

§21.991. Definitions.

§21.992. Eligible Students.

§21.993. Tuition Charges.

§21.994. Testing Waiver.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502429

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER II. EDUCATIONAL AIDE EXEMPTION PROGRAM

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 54.363, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary relating to the program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter II, §§21.1080 - 21.1089.

§21.1080. Authority and Purpose.

§21.1081. Definitions.

§21.1082. Institutions.

§21.1083. Eligible Students.

§21.1084. The Application.

§21.1085. Award Amounts.

§21.1086. Allocations for Institutions.

§21.1087. Exemption from Student Teaching.

§21.1088. Hardship Provisions.

§21.1089. Dissemination of Information and Rules.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502430

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER PP. PROVISIONS FOR UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR PUBLICATION OF COST OF ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 61.0777, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules relating to the publication of cost of attendance information.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter PP, §§21.2220 - 21.2222.

§21.2220. Authority and Purpose.

§21.2221. Definitions.

§21.2222. Internet Access to Cost Information.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502431

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER SS. WAIVER PROGRAMS FOR CERTAIN NONRESIDENT PERSONS

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 54.213, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules relating to the competitive scholarship waiver.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter SS, §§21.2260 - 21.2263.

§21.2260. Purpose.

§21.2261. Definitions.

§21.2262. Effective Date of this Subchapter.

§21.2263. Competitive Scholarships.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502432

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

SUBCHAPTER TT. EXEMPTION PROGRAM FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF PERSONS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES DEPLOYED ON COMBAT DUTY

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 54.2031, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules as necessary relating to the program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter TT, §§21.2270 - 21.2276.

§21.2270. Authority and Purpose.

§21.2271. Definitions.

§21.2272. Tuition Exemption for Children of Military Service Members Who Are Deployed.

§21.2273. Eligibility Requirements.

§21.2274. Impact on Admissions.

§21.2275. Reimbursement of Foregone Tuition.

§21.2276. Hardship Provisions.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502433

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6365

PART 9. TEXAS INNOVATIVE ADULT CAREER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

CHAPTER 400. GRANT ADMINISTRATION

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes the repeal of Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 9, Chapter 400, §§400.1 - 400.7, concerning Grant Administration. Specifically, this repeal will remove sections superseded by rules adopted by the Coordinating Board in April 2024 which are now in Part 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter RR, of this title.

Rules related to the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education Grant Program were adopted in Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, following the transfer of grant administration from Austin Community College to the Coordinating Board, as authorized by House Bill 8, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session.

Dr. Jennielle Strother, Assistant Commissioner of Student Success, has determined that for each of the first five years the sections are in effect there would be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rules. There are no estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule. There are no estimated losses or increases in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

There is no impact on small businesses, micro businesses, and rural communities. There is no anticipated impact on local employment.

Dr. Jennielle Strother, Assistant Commissioner for Student Success, has also determined that for each year of the first five years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering the section is to repeal rules superseded by new Part 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter RR, rules adopted by the Coordinating Board in April 2024. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.

Government Growth Impact Statement

(1) the rules will not create or eliminate a government program;

(2) implementation of the rules will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions;

(3) implementation of the rules will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency;

(4) the rules will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency;

(5) the rules will not create a new rule;

(6) the rules will not limit an existing rule;

(7) the rules will not change the number of individuals subject to the rule; and

(8) the rules will not affect this state's economy.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dr. Jennielle Strother, Assistant Commissioner for Student Success, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788, or via email at studentsuccess@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, Section 136.007, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt rules relating to the administration of the program.

The proposed repeal affects Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 9, Chapter 400, Sections 400.1 - 400.7.

§400.1. Definitions.

§400.2. Program Advisory Board.

§400.3. Purpose of the Grant.

§400.4. Eligibility.

§400.5. General Guidelines.

§400.6. Evaluation.

§400.7. Reporting Requirements.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 11, 2025.

TRD-202502434

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Innovative Adult Career Education Grant Program Administrator

Earliest possible date of adoption: August 24, 2025

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6537