- (a) Authority. Authority for this section is provided in the Texas Education Code, §54.222.
- (b) Eligible Institutions. An institution of higher education, as defined by §13.1 of this chapter (relating to Definitions) shall offer a waiver to eligible students under the provisions of this section.
(c) Eligible Students. A student is eligible for a waiver under this section if the student:
- (1) is not a Resident of Texas, as defined by §13.460 of this subchapter (relating to Definitions);
- (2) meets applicable standards outlined in §22.3 of this title (relating to Student Compliance with Selective Service Registration);
- (3) has relocated to Texas because of the student's or an eligible family member's employment by a business or organization that became established in this state as part of a state economic development and diversification program authorized by law not earlier than five years prior to the student's enrollment date; and
- (4) files a letter of intent with the student's institution declaring the student's intention to establish residency in Texas.
(d) Eligible Family Member. A person is an eligible family member for the purposes of subsection (d)(3) of this section if the person:
- (1) is 18 years of age or older;
- (2) resides in the student's household; and
(3) is either:
- (A) the student's parent or legal guardian; or
- (B) the student's spouse.
(e) The Coordinating Board shall publish on its website:
- (1) A list of qualifying businesses or organizations, by which employment of the student or an eligible family member of the student may qualify the student for a waiver under this section; and
- (2) The date associated with each business listed under paragraph (1) of this subsection by which an otherwise eligible student must be enrolled to receive a waiver under this section.
- (f) Tuition Rate. A student receiving a waiver under this section shall pay the resident tuition rate.
Source Note:The provisions of this §13.479 adopted to be effective November 13, 2025, 50 TexReg 7253.