A Waco judge this week made permanent a block on a state law that required book vendors to rate materials based on their sexual content and references.

Seven out of nine universities given the offer have publicly rejected signing the compact that asks them to align with the Trump administration in exchange for better access to federal funding.

Gov. Greg Abbott said Art Markman was dismissed from his role as senior vice provost for academic affairs for "ideological differences."

The new law, called the "Campus Protection Act," requires student groups to get the university's permission before inviting guest speakers to campus, among other restrictions. Students have raised concerns that these changes limit their free speech.

A Texas State spokesperson said Monday evening that the professor’s employment had been “terminated, effective immediately” after a university review.

The University of Texas System recently announced it would be reviewing "courses on gender identity" at all 14 of its academic and health institutions.

At their first opportunity to address the school board about the district's proposed consolidation plan, many expressed concerns about layoffs, academic continuity and the impact on low-income communities and emerging bilingual students.

Campuses slated for closure were also set to receive millions of dollars in upgrades under the largest bond in AISD history, approved by voters in a landslide 2022 election.

The move is expected to save the district $25 million and balance out enrollment across campuses. The school board will vote on the plan Nov. 20.

The universities reportedly received letters asking them to sign a "compact" banning the consideration of race in admissions, freezing tuition and more in exchange for a federal funding advantage.