Relating to measures to address student hunger at postsecondary educational institutions.

HB 1289 requires Texas public colleges and universities to implement specific measures to address student hunger. It mandates that campus food vendors help students access SNAP benefits and establishes a state program to support hunger-free campuses. Key provisions include creating campus food pantries, allowing students to donate unused meal plan credits to peers in need, and developing strategies to enroll eligible students in SNAP. The bill also creates a work group to develop best practices for these initiatives. This directly affects all Texas public institutions of higher education and their students facing food insecurity.