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6/3/2026
Texas Dream Act goes to court over fight to restore in-state tuition for undocumented students
Posted 10:33 AM 6/4/2026 by Jessica Priest
Students, immigrant-rights advocates and Austin Community College are asking the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday to let them defend the Texas Dream Act that has helped thousands of undocumented students afford college.
The law allowed certain students who attended and (More)
5/31/2026
Texas schools say they still face budget difficulties despite $8.5 billion boost
Posted 3:54 PM 6/1/2026 by Sneha Dey and Jaden Edison
The influx of nearly $8.5 billion to Texas schools last year was not enough to stop schools from making tough budget cuts, district officials told state lawmakers during a Capitol hearing Monday.
School leaders across Texas have already had to eliminate jobs and close campuses (More)