What is KeepHB1403.com?
In 2001, the Texas legislature nearly unanimously approved House Bill 1403 (HB 1403) which allows certain immigrants who are long-term residents of Texas to become eligible for in-state tuition if they meet certain requirements. That bill was signed into law by Governor Rick Perry. KeepHB1403.com was created to build a coalition of businesses, affected students, supporters, and organizations committed to preserving this law – a commonsense approach to ensure that young people who have grown up in Texas can access the education that Texas businesses need.

Sign a Resolution


A key way your organization can support tuition equality for undocumented students is to sign and submit a resolution with us. Our goal is to collect these resolutions from across Texas and present them to the state legislature.

Whether you are a union chapter, local business, or community organization, you can help by signing an organizational resolution and submitting here at KeepHB1403.com

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Take Action Now!


What can you do to make sure that the Legislature doesn't take away in-state tuition from certain Texas students? Whether you are a business, a supporter, an organization, or a DREAMer or student who would be affected by the repeal of this law, there are many things you can do. Click below to learn how.
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Contact Your Legislator


You can also contact your representatives to make sure they know what their constituents think.

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Talking Points:

  • Maintaining a strong and educated workforce is essential to maintaining our state’s economic success.
  • Current Texas law – passed originally in 2001 as HB 1403 - is a commonsense approach to ensure that young people who have grown up in Texas can access the education that Texas businesses need.
  • This law has made it possible for thousands of young Texans to complete their education and further contribute to the economy.
  • This law also provides an obvious return on investment to our state. Given Texas’ investment per year to educate students in public schools, not allowing students educated in Texas to complete a higher education would reduce their ability to be more productive, earn more and contribute more in taxes.
  • We ask that you help preserve our economic standing and enable our state to produce more college graduates by upholding Texas’ current in-state tuition law.

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