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Texas House Bill HB4107

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4107

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain prosecuting attorneys who are employed as part of the border prosecution unit.

Impact

The bill specifies that eligible attorneys must be licensed in Texas and have completed a consecutive term of employment within the border prosecution unit, which plays a significant role in addressing border-related criminal activity. Each qualified attorney may receive assistance for a maximum of four years, with a limit of $110,000 in total repayment assistance capped at $2 million per state fiscal biennium. This financial support is seen as a way to attract and retain qualified legal professionals in underserved areas.

Summary

House Bill 4107 proposes to provide student loan repayment assistance to certain prosecuting attorneys employed within the border prosecution unit in Texas. This program aims to alleviate the financial burden of student loans on these attorneys, encouraging them to serve in this critical role, particularly given the unique challenges faced by law enforcement in border communities. The proposed legislation will amend the Education Code to establish a new subchapter dedicated to this assistance program, outlining eligibility requirements and the process for application.

Contention

However, there are points of contention surrounding this bill, mainly relating to funding and the implications of offering financial incentives tied to geographic location. Some critics argue that while the intent to support legal professionals in high-needs areas is commendable, the bill may inadvertently prioritize certain regions over others, leading to disparities in legal representation across Texas. Furthermore, ensuring adequate long-term funding for the program without straining the state's budget is essential to its success.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 61. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
    • Section: New Section

Government Code

  • Chapter 772. Governmental Planning
    • Section: New Section

Latest HB4107 Activity

Companion Bills

TX SB223

Identical Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain prosecuting attorneys who are employed as part of the border prosecution unit.

TX HB184

Same As Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain prosecuting attorneys who are employed as part of the border prosecution unit.

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