Texas higher education leaders moved toward expanding acceptance of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a shift that could broaden the testing options conservative and homeschool families use for college entry. Texas Commissioner of Higher Education Wynn Rosser told campus leaders in a July 23 memo that public colleges may immediately consider CLT scores for applicants who do not qualify for automatic admission based on class standing. Rosser cited an independent study from Texas A&M’s Public Policy Research Institute that found CLT, SAT, and ACT scores were sufficiently rigorous and reliable for use as admissions criteria. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has not yet formally changed statewide rules that govern automatic admission, including SAT/ACT minimum requirements for certain cohorts. However, the board plans to amend policies by January for changes effective for students applying for fall 2028. The policy shift is likely to affect admissions workflows for out-of-state, private school, and homeschool applicants, and it may increase the volume of CLT-submitted applications to public campuses.