HB 340 — Registration
This bill covers registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education.
This bill covers registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education.
Author: Wilson. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education.”
Subjects: Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance (I0257), Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs (I0223), Military & Veterans (I0535). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 340 · Bill text (HTML).
90R468 KJE-F By: Wilson H.B. No. 340 relating to registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education.
SECTION 1. Section 51.9835(b), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) On the earliest date for which the institution allows registration for courses or programs for any group of students, [ If ] an institution of higher education shall allow [ provides early ] registration for courses or programs [ for any group of students, the institution shall provide early registration for those courses or programs ] for students who are: (1) enrolled and in good standing in a Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program; (2) members in good standing in a corps of cadets, including a corps of cadets at a senior military college; or (3) enrolled and in good standing in a maritime academy.
SECTION 2. Section 51.9835(b), Education Code, as amended by this Act, applies beginning with registration for a course or program for the 2028 spring semester.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 340; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.