Texas Ends In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students Amid Legal Battles
In a significant policy shift, Texas has announced the termination of in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented college students. This decision follows a series of legal challenges from the Justice Department, which sued the state claiming the law violated federal regulations. After agreeing to demands from state and federal authorities, including a recent ruling by a federal judge, Texas officials, including Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton, moved quickly to scrap the long-standing policy. The move impacts thousands of undocumented students who previously benefited from the in-state tuition rates, raising concerns about access to higher education for this population.
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