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HB5154

Regular Session

Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council.

Critical
Low Cost
Effective:2025-06-20
Enforcing Agencies

Joint Admission Medical Program Council • Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

HB5154
Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council.
Critical Urgency
Passed with Opposition
House Vote131 - 11
YEA
92% in favor142 voting
Senate Vote31 - 0
YEA
100% in favor31 voting
11
Total Opposition Votes
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-06-20
Enforcing Agencies
Joint Admission Medical Program ...THECB
Primary Author: Rep. Terry Wilson
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: June 20, 2025
  • Compliance Deadline: Immediate. The "72-hour push" notification rule applies to the very next Council meeting. Data collection for the new Biennial Report requirements must begin now to ensure the next filing is complete.
  • Agency Rulemaking: The JAMP Council must immediately develop policies for the new online portal. While no formal external rulemaking period is defined, the Council must internally codify definitions for "timely" complaint resolution and "sufficient" meeting detail.

Immediate Action Plan

  • 1. Update Listservs: Immediately add all active JAMP students to the Council's direct email distribution list for meeting notices.
  • 2. Launch Portal RFP: Initiate the build or procurement of the encrypted, anonymous student feedback portal.
  • 3. Audit Financials: Finance Directors must calculate the current scholarship-to-admin spend ratio to determine if the 30% target is achievable for the current fiscal year.
  • 4. Review Contracts: Legal counsel must review student agreements for alignment with new internship matching mandates.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

  • Student Agreements: Review and amend current JAMP student contracts. Ensure they explicitly outline the matching process for internships and mentoring as defined in Section 4(6).
  • Vendor MSAs (IT): Execute a Statement of Work (SOW) immediately for the development of the anonymous feedback portal. Contracts must mandate encryption standards that satisfy the statutory requirement for anonymity.

Hiring/Training

  • Compliance Designation: Designate a specific officer to monitor the new feedback portal. This individual must be trained on FERPA requirements regarding the aggregation of disciplinary data to prevent student re-identification.
  • Listserv Management: Administrative staff must be retrained to push meeting notices via email to all participating students, rather than simply posting them to the website.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

  • Granular Auditing: Shift from summary reporting to detailed line-item tracking. You must now record specific numbers of student dismissals, probations, and withdrawals, disaggregated by institution.
  • Financial Justification: If the Council fails to allocate 30% of appropriations to scholarships, you must produce a written justification detailing why, including a report on "unobligated and unexpended money."
  • Meeting Minutes: Compile all agendas and minutes for submission to the Governor and Legislature in the Biennial Report.

Fees & Costs

  • Budget Reallocation: While there are no new state fees, the Council is statutorily pressured to allocate at least 30% of total appropriations to scholarships. Finance teams must track administrative spend monthly to ensure this target is met or justified.
  • IT Costs: Budget must be allocated immediately for the secure feedback portal; this cost must be absorbed within existing resources.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

  • "Sufficient Detail": The statute requires meeting notices to contain "sufficient detail." This is subjective. Guidance: Avoid generic agenda items like "New Business." Use specific descriptors (e.g., "Vote on FY26 Scholarship Allocation") to prevent challenges regarding lack of notice.
  • "Pursue Opportunities": The 30% scholarship allocation is a target, not a hard cap, provided you "pursue opportunities" to meet it. Guidance: Document all fundraising efforts and legislative requests to prove "pursuit" if the 30% metric is missed.
  • "Timely" Resolution: The law requires complaints be addressed in a "timely" manner without defining the timeframe. Guidance: Define "timely" in your internal bylaws (e.g., 5 business days for acknowledgment, 30 for resolution) to establish a defensible standard.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Mar 14, 2025
Passed House
May 13, 2025
Passed Senate
May 25, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
TopicsEducationEducation--higherEducation--higher--health InstitutionsEducation--higher--institutions & ProgramsEducation--higher--private SchoolsScholarshipsElectronic Information SystemsJoint Admission Medical Program CouncilOpen MeetingsPublic Notice
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House Authors

Rep. Terry WilsonRepublican · Primary Author

Senate Sponsors

Sen. Lois KolkhorstRepublican · Primary Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)

Bill Text(with markup)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HB5154

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What does Texas HB5154 do?

HB5154 mandates immediate operational reforms for the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Council and participating medical schools, specifically regarding meeting transparency, student feedback mechanisms, and financial reporting. The law is effective immediately, requiring instant updates to notification protocols and the procurement of a secure student feedback portal to avoid non-compliance. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: June 20, 2025 Compliance Deadline: Immediate.

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Who authored HB5154?

HB5154 was authored by Texas Representative Terry Wilson during the Regular Session.

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When was HB5154 signed into law?

HB5154 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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Which agencies enforce HB5154?

HB5154 is enforced by Joint Admission Medical Program Council and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

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How urgent is compliance with HB5154?

The compliance urgency for HB5154 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

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What is the cost impact of HB5154?

The cost impact of HB5154 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does HB5154 address?

HB5154 addresses topics including education, education--higher, education--higher--health institutions, education--higher--institutions & programs and education--higher--private schools.

Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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