By: Seliger S.B. No. 490 (Patrick, Branch) A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the expiration of tuition equalization grant requirements for grants awarded before the 2005-2006 academic year. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 61.225, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsections (d) and (e) to read as follows: (d) This section does not apply to the eligibility requirements for grants awarded for an academic year after the 2014-2015 academic year. (e) This section expires January 1, 2016. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2013.