Relating to a limitation on the location of a commencement ceremony held by a public institution of higher education.

HB 2164 restricts where Texas public universities can hold graduation ceremonies. It prohibits institutions from holding commencements more than 30 miles away or in a different county than the previous semester's location without board approval. The governing board must approve any new location after an open meeting with public testimony, as required by Texas Government Code. This law directly affects all public higher education institutions in Texas and takes effect September 1, 2025.