An exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who achieve certain scores on the PSAT or PreACT

Texas Senate Bill 2788, introduced by Senator José Menéndez, aimed to exempt students from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) if they achieved certain scores on the PSAT or PreACT. This exemption would have been valid for five years following the test date. The bill was passed in the Senate on April 24, 2025, but it did not progress in the House Higher Education Committee and ultimately died in committee. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB2788/2025?utm_source=openai))

While specific media coverage of Senate Bill 2788 is limited, the bill's intent to streamline the college readiness assessment process by utilizing existing standardized tests like the PSAT and PreACT could have been viewed positively. By potentially reducing the number of assessments required for college admission, the bill might have been seen as a way to alleviate testing burdens on students.

The bill's failure to advance in the House Higher Education Committee suggests a lack of consensus or support among lawmakers. Without specific media reports, it's challenging to determine the exact reasons for this lack of support. However, the absence of media coverage and the bill's eventual demise in committee may indicate that the proposal did not resonate strongly with key stakeholders or the public.