Relating to college entrance examinations considered for admission to certain public institutions of higher education.
This bill allows Texas high school students in 11th or 12th grade to choose between the SAT, ACT, Classic Learning Test (CLT), or a state-designated assessment for college admissions, instead of being limited to a single required test. It directly affects students applying to public universities in Texas by providing flexibility in standardized testing requirements. The policy change requires school districts to offer these options at state cost during specified grade levels, aiming to align testing with college admissions practices.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
8
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Vote reconsidered in committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Higher Education
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
P
Matt Shaheen
RRepublican
P
Terri Leo-Wilson
RRepublican
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