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Texas Tech’s limits on gender identity discussion deepen fears of politics breaching academic freedom

Professors are afraid to publicly speak out, system leaders left key questions unanswered and advocates worry for LGBTQ+ students’ mental health.

The Texas Tribune

Major charter school network expanding to Miami after lobbying for pro-charter state law

A charter school network backed by a billionaire hedge fund manager announced Thursday that it is expanding in Miami

The Independent UK

Campaign delays push to expand Medicaid in Florida until 2028, citing new state law

A campaign to expand Medicaid in Florida is delaying its push to get the issue on the ballot until 2028

The Independent UK

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Appeals court keeps New York’s gun restrictions in place, including Times Square and subway ban

A federal appeals court has effectively upheld a state law in New York that bars firearms in “sensitive” locations including Times Square, the New York City subway system and commuter trains

The Independent UK

Providing basic care to students does not violate Texas’ parental consent law, state guidance to schools says

The guidance comes in response to confusion over a new state law requiring schools to notify parents whenever students need health care services.

The Texas Tribune

UT System will push to enforce campus protest bans that judge temporarily blocked

A judge said the university can’t be trusted to enforce a state law that bans overnight “expressive activity,” among other restrictions, in a constitutional way.

The Texas Tribune

Texas suburbs resist new state law allowing more apartments

Suburban officials in the Dallas-Fort Worth region have enacted rules aimed at curtailing a sweeping new state law to allow more apartments.

The Texas Tribune

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Three school districts temporarily blocked from complying with key parts of Texas’ DEI ban

A judge ruled the districts must avoid compliance with four previsions of SB 12, including a ban on clubs that focus on sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Texas Tribune

Second Amendment Roundup: 2d Circuit Upholds License Denials by N.Y. Judge

State Judges who deny gun licenses are held to enjoy absolute judicial immunity.

Reason

7 State Laws That Can Change Who Inherits Your Home

Inheritance sounds straightforward: you own a house, you pass it down, end of story. But state laws can flip that plan on its head faster than a surprise twist in a TV drama.

Everybody Loves Your Money

UT System nixes faculty senates, approves restrictions on campus protests

The changes are in response to new state laws seeking to limit faculty’s influence and put guardrails on campus demonstrations.

The Texas Tribune

8 State Rules That Could Force You Into Probate Court

Imagine this: a loved one passes away, and instead of grieving in peace, you find yourself knee-deep in paperwork, waiting months (or even years) for the court to decide what happens to their property. Probate court can feel like a maze with no map, draining time, money, and patience from…

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8 State Laws That Let Utility Companies Cut You Off Without Warning

When you fall behind on your utility bills, you might expect some kind of warning before the lights go out. But in some states, utility...

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Why Leaving a Vehicle to a Teenager May Violate State Law

It might feel like a rite of passage—tossing the keys to a shiny car and watching a teenager drive off with a grin. But behind that moment of independence, there’s a tangle of legal strings that could trip up any well-meaning parent or guardian. Many states have strict rules that…

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10 Little-Known State Laws That Affect Retirees More Than Anyone

When you imagine retirement, you probably picture more free time, fewer daily stresses, and a focus on family, hobbies, and relaxation. What you may not...

The Texas Tribune

Texas State System dissolves faculty senates, eroding professors' influence on campuses

While other universities move to preserve the advisory bodies, Texas State will abolish them under a new state law that curtails faculty’s influence on campuses.

The Independent UK

Colorado deputies disciplined for helping federal immigration agents

Two Colorado deputies have been disciplined for violating state law by helping federal agents make immigration arrests

Clever Dude

10 Local Zoning Laws That Conflict With State Estate Regulations

Zoning laws shape how land is used in every city and town. But what happens when local rules clash with state estate regulations? This is a real problem for property owners, developers, and even renters. You might want to build a new home, add a rental unit, or sell your…

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10 Outdated Estate Plans That Can’t Be Enforced Anymore

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. It’s for anyone who wants to make sure their wishes are followed and their loved ones are protected. But estate laws change. What worked ten or twenty years ago might not work today. Some old estate plans can’t be enforced anymore, and that…

The Independent UK

Florida offering migrants money to self-deport or they could get sent to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Immigrants stopped by state law enforcement or held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ can get state funding to self-deport under new initiative

The Texas Tribune

Appeals court upholds Texas law limiting cities' enforcement of local ordinances

The 2023 law, previously ruled unconstitutional by a Travis County judge, prevents cities from enforcing ordinances that don’t align with broad swaths of state law.

The Conversation

Poll finds bipartisan agreement on a key issue: Regulating AI

In the run-up to the vote in the U.S. Senate on President Donald Trump’s spending and tax bill, Republicans scrambled to revise the bill to win support of wavering GOP senators. A provision included in the original bill was a 10-year moratorium on any state law that sought to regulate…

The Conversation

1 in 4 Americans reject evolution, a century after the Scopes monkey trial spotlighted the clash between science and religion

The 1925 Scopes trial, in which a Dayton, Tennessee, teacher was charged with violating state law by teaching biological evolution, was one of the earliest and most iconic conflicts in America’s ongoing culture war.

The Texas Tribune

Judge dismisses Ken Paxton lawsuit challenging State Fair of Texas gun ban

Texas’ attorney general alleged the City of Dallas and the fair were violating state law and the second amendment with the ban, which was adopted after a 2023 shooting.

The Texas Tribune

As appeals court is poised to consider Texas’ Ten Commandments law, other legal challenges mount

The judges opting to hear the cases together marks a significant development in a saga that many believe will reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

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