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Texan Briefs: Texas’ Campus Protection Act

Hailey Walter, Jack Polishook, Anjum Alam, and Joseph Sweeney
October 23, 2025

The Daily Texan explains Senate Bill 2972, otherwise known as the Campus Protection Act, and what it means for UT.

Reporting by Jack Polishook and Anjum Alam

Video by Hailey Walter and Joseph Sweeney

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About the Contributor
Joseph Sweeney, Director of Digital Strategy
Joseph Sweeney is a journalism & political communication senior from San Antonio, TX. Joseph has held various positions at The Daily Texan, including Video Editor, Audio Editor and news reporter. He is currently the Director of Digital Strategy.