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The Collin County program only accepts "open-minded" first-time offenders with an eligible case and an attorney. Court records show 12 have been accepted and two more have pending applications.

About 1,500 rural hospitals were eligible to convert to “Rural Emergency Hospitals” beginning in 2020. Researchers at UT Arlington want to take a closer look at the 40 hospitals that entered the program to understand whether it has improved access to care in rural communities.

A nonprofit advocacy and research organization launched a new research collaborative focused on addressing the high rate of preterm births. UT Southwestern in Dallas and UT Medical Branch in Galveston are part of the new Texas research collaborative. The Texas Collaborative marks the organization’s sixth Prematurity Research Center.

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.

The nation's largest state-run cybersecurity agency launched Monday evening at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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

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

Members of the University Democrats said the new state law disrupts their ability to invite guest speakers and volunteer voter registrars to campus.

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.

Senate Bill 2972 limits “expressive activities” on campuses to certain places and times. A free speech organization is suing on behalf of numerous students and student groups, calling the law unconstitutional.

Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare called for a drag ban on UT campuses in March. Board chair Kevin P. Eltife responded and said drag shows are not allowed.

The move comes a few weeks after the Texas A&M System issued a similar ban, which is being challenged in court.