Textbook Cost: $0

What is TXT0?

The TXT0, or Textbook Cost $0, course marking indicates classes where students will not be required to pay for any course learning materials. Course learning materials include textbooks, readings, workbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and any other content required to successfully complete the course. 

Equipment, tools, and supplies are not considered course learning materials. Classes may require students to purchase these items and still be considered TXT0 as long as the course learning materials are available at no cost.

TXT0 classes may rely solely on Open Educational Resources (OERs) or may utilize a combination of OERs, freely available web resources, library resources, and/or faculty-authored materials. All course learning materials should be no cost to students in a TXT0 class. 

What shouldn't be used in a TXT0 class

Any copyrighted materials that lack an open license, are used without permission, or are used in a manner not in compliance with fair use as described in Section 107 of the Copyright Act.

All copyrighted materials used in TXT0 classes should be openly licensed, be authorized for instructional use through an institutional license (e.g. online library resources), be determined to be a fair use, or have the explicit permission of the copyright holder for use in the classroom. Non-compliance may be copyright infringement and subject to legal and/or financial penalties. 

How do I find TXT0 classes?

The UH System TXT0 website lists classes at UH that have the TXT0 course marking. The website includes options to filter by semester, campus, and course.

The short videos below show you how to find TXT0 classes.

See the TXT0 FAQ page for more information