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TX · HB173CMTE · 16 COSPONSORS

Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, or donations from certain foreign countries.

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Plain-English Summary

Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, or donations from certain foreign countries.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 1, 2025

Who it affects
Student / education borrowerindirect

Potential impact on university funding for student programs, research, or infrastructure due to restrictions on foreign donations.

W-2 worker (non-union)indirect

Potential impact on university employment and research funding if foreign donations are a significant source of income.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Student / education borrowerindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    Potential impact on university funding for student programs, research, or infrastructure due to restrictions on foreign donations.

    Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, or donations from certain foreign countries.· Bill Summary
  • W-2 worker (non-union)indirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    Potential impact on university employment and research funding if foreign donations are a significant source of income.

    Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, or donations from certain foreign countries.· Bill Summary
What the Bill Does
  • Prohibits public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, or donations.
  • Specifies that the prohibition applies to donations from certain foreign countries.
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