Education Code §61.221

In force on Jun 17, 2011 · this text took effect Jun 17, 2011 · same as today's text

TUITION EQUALIZATION GRANTS AUTHORIZED

In order to provide the maximum possible utilization of existing educational resources and facilities within this state, both public and private, the coordinating board is authorized to provide tuition equalization grants to Texas residents enrolled in any approved private Texas college or university, based on student financial need, but not to exceed a grant amount of more than that specified in the appropriation by the legislature or as provided by Section 61.227 .

History: Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 78, ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 1973. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 144, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 824 (H.B. 2907 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

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Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0395 (Aug 10, 2005): Whether section 61.222 of the Education Code authorizes the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to approve for participation in the tuition equalization grant program a private or independent college or university that does not have the same accreditation as public institutions of higher education

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