Texas law students warn that bill to quash “terrorist activity” in universities could trample free speech rights

The bill would require universities to report any visa-holding students who support terrorism, but its vague language could be dangerous, civil rights groups say.
UT-Rio Grande Valley students caught in nationwide sweep sue Homeland Security over immigration status

The four students were involved in minor criminal cases that have been resolved, which they argue shouldn’t be used to justify ending their higher ed goals in Texas.
Legislation could undermine Texas’ power grid ability to meet forecasted demand
The state grid’s operator said the current regulation will allow it to meet future demands.
Trump is spending billions on border security. Some residents living there lack basic resources.

The president has reportedly urged Congress to pass $175 billion for border security. But residents of Del Rio, Texas, and Douglas, Arizona, say basic needs — like safe drinking water and hospital access — aren’t being met.
In the West Texas measles outbreak, a new battle emerges — misinformation
Vaccine critics have downplayed the role of measles in two Texas girls’ deaths, peddled unproven measles treatments and exaggerated the dangers of the vaccine.
Texas House OKs bill that gives schools more latitude to discipline students

A last-minute amendment would require students to go to alternative education settings if they attack a teacher or make terroristic threats.
Second shooting at Dallas high school in a year injures four students

Hours after the shooting, officials said the suspect, who has yet to be apprehended, had evaded security protocols at Wilmer-Hutchins High School.
The Texas House is set to vote on school vouchers and public school funding. Here’s what you need to know.

The vote will be the proposal’s biggest test yet and will show whether Gov. Greg Abbott has built enough support since a similar bill died in the lower chamber in 2023.
Can Texas retain and train more teachers?

In this week’s episode of the TribCast, Matthew and Eleanor ask the question: Are Texas teachers OK?
Sen. Mayes Middleton announces bid for Texas attorney general

Middleton is the second Republican to join what is expected to be a growing field of candidates angling to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton as the state’s top legal official.