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Federal appeals court rejects bid to revive in-state tuition for Texas students without legal status
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· July 9, 2026
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A federal appeals court on Thursday denied an appeal seeking to restore the Texas Dream Act, leaving in place a ruling that ended in-state tuition for Texas students without legal status.
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