Relating to prohibiting a fee for the issuance of an official transcript by a public institution of higher education.

HB 3416 prohibits public colleges and universities in Texas from charging students a fee for official transcripts. It directly affects current and former students who request transcripts from public higher education institutions. The bill amends the Education Code to explicitly state that governing boards cannot impose such fees, effective September 1, 2025. This changes the current practice where institutions may have charged for transcript processing, making official transcripts free for students.