Texas Commissioner of Higher Education Wynn Rosser told campus leaders that public colleges may consider Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores for applicants who fall outside automatic admissions rules. In a July 23 memo, Rosser pointed to a study by Texas A&M University’s Public Policy Research Institute concluding the CLT, SAT, and ACT can show “sufficient rigor and reliability” for admission use. The study did not recommend treating the exams as “equally ready” for statewide use, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has not yet formally changed admissions policy. Still, Rosser’s letter signals that CLT approval could be formalized by fall 2028, likely expanding its role for homeschool, private school, and out-of-state applicants. The decision matters for admissions offices preparing for next cycle planning and test-option strategy, particularly amid broader state-level debates about assessment validity, comparability, and which exams qualify for automatic admission.