Federal appeals court denies request to rehear Texas Dream Act case
- Posted on September 8, 2026
- By The Dallas Morning News
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In brief
A federal appeals court has rejected a petition for reconsideration in a significant case challenging the Texas Dream Act. Educational institutions and civil rights organizations sought a full court review to defend protections for undocumented immigrant students, but the appellate panel declined the rehearing request. This decision impacts access to in-state tuition benefits and educational opportunities for DACA recipients and undocumented youth pursuing higher education in Texas.
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Federal appeals court denies request to rehear Texas Dream Act case
A community college and advocacy groups had hoped for a full bench of judges to rehear their request to defend the Texas Dream Act.
