Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel.

HB 2839 would expand tuition and fee exemptions at Texas public colleges and universities for certain military veterans. It exempts honorably discharged veterans who served during specific conflicts - including the Korean War, Vietnam era, Persian Gulf War, and post-9/11 conflicts - from paying tuition, dues, and fees (excluding lodging, board, and general deposit fees), provided they are current Texas residents. The exemption applies to veterans who completed over 180 days of active duty during designated military operations, including the Cold War and modern conflicts. The changes take effect for the 2025 fall semester, applying to new enrollments and tuition charges from that term onward.