Texas’ guidance on end of in-state tuition for undocumented students doesn’t clear confusion, advocates say

The Perry-Castañeda Library at the UT Austin campus on Sept. 17, 2025. Student advocates say Texas' proposed guidance on the end of in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants does not offer any significant clarity on how to implement the change. They worry Texas colleges will continue to misinterpret the ruling and deny the benefit to some qualifying students, like DACA recipients. (Credit: Manoo Sirivelu/The Texas Tribune)

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Student advocates say highly anticipated state guidance on how schools should follow a recent court ruling ending in-state tuition for undocumented students still doesn’t offer meaningful clarity on how to determine who still qualifies for the benefit.