Relating to a limit on the number of athletic scholarships that may be awarded to foreign students by a public institution of higher education.

SB 1319 limits public Texas universities to awarding no more than 25% of athletic scholarships in any sports program to international students (citizens of foreign countries) during each academic year. It directly affects all public institutions of higher education in Texas that offer intercollegiate athletics. The bill requires universities to adjust their scholarship allocations to comply with this cap starting with the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a concrete policy change that modifies how athletic financial aid is distributed, without altering other scholarship rules.