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MRT (free): State to End In State Tuition for Illegals // SAEN to Abbott: Veto SB 3 // Cornyn: BBB Must Include Reimbursement for TX Border Efforts
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MustReadTexas.com – @MustReadTexas
BY: @MattMackowiak
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THURSDAY || 6/5/2025
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TOP NEWS
“Federal judge blocks Texas law allowing in-state tuition for students without legal residency,” AP's Jim Vertuno and Nadia Lathan – “A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a Texas law that for decades has given college students without legal residency access to reduced in-state tuition, swiftly ruling in favor of the latest effort by the Trump administration to to crack down on immigration.
The order came just hours after the Justice Department sued to block the tuition policy, which was the first of its kind in the U.S. when it began in Texas in 2001. Instead of fighting a lawsuit brought against Texas, state Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly told the court that his office supported it, paving the way for U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor to issue the injunction.
The result was a court abruptly blocking a Texas a law that some conservatives have sought to repeal for years.
The judge’s ruling said that the Texas law as applied to someone “not lawfully present in the United States .... (is) unconstitutional and invalid.”
The order only applies to Texas, but it could prompt conservatives to challenge similar laws in two dozen states.
“Ending this discriminatory and un-American provision is a major victory for Texas,” Paxton said.
The Texas law was intended to help “Dreamers,” or young adults without legal status, to be eligible for in-state tuition if they meet certain residency criteria.
Half the country now has similar laws, but the Trump administration filed the lawsuit in conservative Texas, where Paxton, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and state lawmakers have long sought to support the president’s hard-line goals on the border.
The lawsuit and ruling also come just two days after the end of the state legislative session, during which a repeal bill pushed by group of Republicans was considered but ultimately did not come up for a vote.
The lawsuit leaned heavily into recent executive orders signed by Trump designed to stop any state or local laws or regulations the administration feels discriminate against legal residents.
“Under federal law, schools cannot provide benefits to illegal aliens that they do not provide to U.S. citizens,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said. “The Justice Department will relentlessly fight to vindicate federal law and ensure that U.S. citizens are not treated like second-class citizens anywhere in the country.”
Texas has about 57,000 undocumented students enrolled in its public universities and colleges, according to the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, a nonpartisan nonprofit group of university leaders focused on immigration policy. The state has about 690,000 students overall at its public universities.
“In-state tuition for illegal immigrants in Texas has ended,” Abbott posted in a short statement on X.
The lawsuit was filed in the Wichita Falls division of the Northern District of Texas, where Paxton and conservative litigants have often challenged the federal government and issues such as health care and gay and transgender rights.
The Texas tuition policy was initially passed by sweeping majorities in the state Legislature and signed into law by then-Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican, as a way to open access to higher education for students without legal residency already living in the state. Supporters then and now say it boosts the state’s economy by creating a better educated and better prepared work force." AP
TOP NEWS
“Port of Corpus Christi nears completion of $625 million improvement project after 35 years” DMN ($)
“Three passengers hospitalized after being sprayed with mace on Houston METRO Red Line Wednesday” Hou Chron ($)
“Texas woman dies from brain-eating amoeba after clearing sinuses with tap water” DMN ($)
#TXLEGE
Editorial: “Where Texas lawmakers went wrong” DMN ($)
Editorial: “Calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto bill that would kill Texas hemp industry” SAEN ($)
“State oversight, protest rules: How Texas lawmakers changed colleges this session” DMN ($)
“Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases” Texas Tribune
STATE GOVERNMENT
“Texas allows state agency investment in BlackRock after firm steps away from climate initiatives” Texas Tribune
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“Here’s what first phase of upgrades for Project Marvel could cost” SAEN ($)
“Texas lawmakers say no to $60M for San Antonio state hospital renovation” SAEN ($)
BUSINESS NEWS
“Irving-based Kimberly-Clark selling international arm for $3.4B” Reuters
“Data centers are building their own gas power plants in Texas” Texas Tribune
TEXANS IN DC
John Cornyn guest column: “Congress must reimburse Texas for Biden's border security malpractice” FoxNews.com
“U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins race for top Democratic slot on powerful House oversight panel” Texas Tribune
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
> AAS: "Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs historic public school funding, teacher raises bill" AAS
> AAS: "Texas may soon require warning labels on some of your favorite household foods. Here's why" AAS
> THE TEXAN: "Gov. Abbott Signs Laws Targeting Bail for Violent Repeat Offenders" THE TEXAN
> THE TEXAN: "BlackRock Removed From ‘Fossil Fuel Boycotter’ List by Texas Comptroller" THE TEXAN
> THE TEXAN: "Education Legislation Roundup: Bills Addressed During 89th Session" THE TEXAN
> THE TEXAN: "Veto Tracker: Gov. Abbott's Vetoes from the 89th Legislative Session" THE TEXAN
> MY RGV: "PSJA board member sues fellow trustees over attempt to censure her" MY RGV
> THE TEXAN: "Department of Justice Sues Texas for Offering In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens" THE TEXAN
> AAS: "Texas residents in Elon Musk's SpaceX town may lose rights to properties" AAS
> THE TEXAN: "Tarrant County Approves New Commissioner Precinct Boundaries for 2026" THE TEXAN
> TX TRIB: "Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds" TX TRIB
> DMN: "Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, probe finds" DMN
> TX TRIB: "Feds sue Texas over long-standing law allowing undocumented students to receive in-state tuition" TX TRIB
> TX TRIB: "Data centers are building their own gas power plants in Texas" TX TRIB
> DMN: "Texas woman dies from brain-eating amoeba after clearing sinuses with tap water" DMN
> FWST: "Man fatally shot by Denton County deputies after pointing gun at them, officials say" FWST
> DMN: "North Texas HOA tried to kick out Black residents. Some are now suing for discrimination" DMN
> MRT: "Federal judge blocks Texas law allowing in-state tuition for students without legal residency" MRT
> MY RGV: "Industrial gas company coming to Brownsville to be top SpaceX supplier" MY RGV
> FWST: "‘This sends a message’: Tarrant jury returns first fentanyl murder conviction" FWST
> AAS: "Judge strikes down Texas policy giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition" AAS
> SA REPORT: "Alamo Colleges, St. Mary’s partner to grow dual-credit educators" SA REPORT
> AAS: "DOJ sues Texas over policy giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition" AAS
> FWST: "Stranger shot 3 people and ‘walked away calmly,’ victim tells Fort Worth police" FWST
> EP TIMES: "Topo Chico mineral water in 5 states recalled over bacteria concerns" EP TIMES
> MY RGV: "High court won’t hear appeal from man who killed Border Patrol agent" MY RGV
> FWST: "Dallas storm death: Man dies in truck trapped in high water during flash flood" FWST
EXTRA POINTS
Last night's Texas sports scores:
> MLB: Pittsburgh 3, Houston 0
> MLB: Tampa 5, Texas 4
> NCAAW: Texas vs. Texas Tech (0-0) (ESPN)
Tonight's Texas sports schedule:
> 5:40pm: MLB: Houston at Pittsburgh
> 6:35pm: MLB: Texas at Tampa
> 7pm: NCAAW: Texas vs. Texas Tech (Game 2) (ESPN)
Tomorrow's Texas sports schedule:
> 5:40pm: MLB: Houston at Pittsburgh
> 6:35pm: MLB: Texas at Tampa
> 7pm: NCAAW: Texas vs. Texas Tech (Game 3) (ESPN) ** if necessary
> 8:30pm: WNBA: LA at Dallas (ION)
TEXAS / TEXAS TECH SOFTBALL: “Atwood’s hit on intentional walk attempt gives Texas a 2-1 win over Texas Tech in WCWS finals opener" AP
TEXAS / TEXAS TECH SOFTBALL: “Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady faces toughest challenge yet after Game 1 heartbreak" AP
HOUSTON ASTROS: “Pirates rookie Mike Burrows shuts down Astros to pick up first win as a starter in 3-0 victory” AP
TEXAS RANGERS: "Brandon Lowe hits solo HR, RBI double as Rays beat Rangers 5-4" AP
TEXAS RANGERS: "Meteoric rise of Texas Rangers’ top prospect Sebastian Walcott continues" DMN ($)
DALLAS COWBOYS: “More than just the Cowboys: Jerry Jones’ business empire from football to real estate" DMN ($)
DALLAS STARS: “Amid offseason uncertainty, Mikko Rantanen’s long-term stability brings Dallas Stars hope" DMN ($)
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