Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program.

Added new Subchapter QQ to Chapter 61 establishing the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program with specific sections 61.9981 through 61.9987.

Updated eligibility criteria to require students to be enrolled in university programs that culminate in a baccalaureate degree and prepare students for educator certification examinations.

Added agreement requirements mandating students to complete teacher preparation programs, obtain educator certification, graduate within five years, and maintain employment as educators after graduation.

Modified scholarship amounts to allow up to $40,000 total, disbursed at $10,000 per academic year for four years, or equivalent to tuition and fees.

Added Section 2 specifying that scholarships begin with the 2026-2027 academic year and Section 3 establishing effective dates based on legislative approval.

Added provisions for scholarship repayment if students fail to maintain academic progress, withdraw from the program, or fail to fulfill employment commitments.

Removed formatting artifacts and reorganized bill structure while maintaining core legislative intent.