Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3008 — Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.

Last action — Referred to Higher Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 54.3531(a), Education Code.

  • Section 54.3531(a), Education Code

    charged by the institution for a criminal justice or law enforcement course or courses an undergraduate student → a student enrolled in one or more courses offered as part of a criminal justice or law enforcement curriculum

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Higher Education

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Not signed on (183)

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3008 do?
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.
Who sponsors HB 3008?
HB 3008 is sponsored by Sam Harless.
What is the current status of HB 3008?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 3008?
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