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Appeals court rejects effort to defend Texas law offering in-state tuition for undocumented students
By Texas Tribune at El Paso Matters
· July 9, 2026
· 6 min read
By Jessica Priest / The Texas Tribune
A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected an effort to defend the Texas Dream Act, leaving in place a ruling that ended a longstanding state law that allowed some undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.
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Why this matters in The El Paso
The rejection of the effort to defend the Texas Dream Act will have significant implications for El Paso 's educational landscape. As a border city with a large population of students who may be affected by this ruling, El Paso's public colleges and universities will likely see a decrease in enrollment and an increase in tuition costs for some students. This could exacerbate existing educational disparities in the city, where many students already face barriers to accessing higher education. The city's economy may also feel the impact, as a less educated workforce can limit economic growth and development. El Paso's community leaders and educators will need to explore alternative solutions to support affected students and ensure that they have access to affordable higher education options. The city's close ties to Mexico and its history of supporting immigrant communities make this issue particularly pressing for El Paso residents.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: El Paso Matters ·
Reading time: 6 min
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A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected an effort to defend the Texas Dream Act, leaving in place a ruling that ended a longstanding state law that allowed some undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.
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