89R21369 KJE-F
By: Wilson, et al. H.B. No. 102
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to early registration for students in military-related
programs at public institutions of higher education.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter Z, Chapter 51, Education Code, is
amended by adding Section 51.9835 to read as follows:
Sec. 51.9835. EARLY REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS IN
MILITARY-RELATED PROGRAMS. (a) In this section, "institution of
higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(b) If an institution of higher education provides early
registration for courses or programs for any group of students, the
institution shall provide early registration for those courses or
programs for students who are:
(1) enrolled and in good standing in a Reserve
Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program;
(2) members in good standing in a corps of cadets,
including a corps of cadets at a senior military college; or
(3) enrolled and in good standing in a maritime
academy.
(c) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in
consultation with institutions of higher education, shall adopt
rules as necessary to implement and administer this section.
SECTION 2. Section 51.9835, Education Code, as added by
this Act, applies beginning with registration for a course or
program for the 2026 spring semester.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.