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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Texas set to invest $50 million into psychedelic research at state university

Texas set to invest $50 million into psychedelic research at state university

Teresa Do, General News Reporter June 24, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2308 into law on June 11, which designates $50 million to research ibogaine, a psychedelic that could be used to treat addiction, traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic...

The UT Tower, seen from the reflection in a window in the CMB, on Feb. 3, 2025.

‘Our dreams are still valid’: Undocumented student reflects on financial aid pathways following end of Texas Dream Act

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter June 19, 2025

Since the summer began, an undocumented student, who will further be referred to as Alex for safety reasons, has been working two jobs, totaling over 55 hours per week, to save as much money as possible...

Texas bill establishes program to support students with intellectual, developmental disabilities

Texas bill establishes program to support students with intellectual, developmental disabilities

Anjum Alam, General News Reporter June 17, 2025

After he graduated high school in Temple, Texas, Aidan Guerra, who has autism, said he had three options: get a job, go back to school or move out.  Guerra wanted to attend UT like his siblings did....

Austin smoke shops speak out against Senate Bill 3

Austin smoke shops speak out against Senate Bill 3

Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter June 16, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott has until June 22 to sign Texas Senate Bill 3 into law, which will remove delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, products from the shelves of smoke shops and dispensaries across the state. For...

The UT Tower on Feb. 3, 2025.

Civil rights group files motion looking to challenge end of in-state tuition for undocumented students

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter June 12, 2025

A group of students represented by a Latino civil rights advocacy group filed a motion on Wednesday seeking to intervene in the lawsuit that terminated in-state tuition rates for students without legal...

Modified version of SB 37 passes Texas legislature, awaits governor's signature

Modified version of SB 37 passes Texas legislature, awaits governor’s signature

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter June 12, 2025

On June 2, the Texas Legislature sent Texas Senate Bill 37 to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, concluding months of debate between university faculty statewide and state lawmakers over the future of higher education...

The UT Tower on Feb. 3, 2025.

Federal judge strikes down Texas law giving undocumented students in-state tuition

Maryam Ahmed, Associate News Editor June 10, 2025

A federal judge struck down the Texas Dream Act on Wednesday, a law that allowed undocumented higher education students to receive in-state tuition.  Passed in 2001, the Texas Dream Act allowed undocumented...

Law enforcement pushed protesters off Main Mall lawn on April 24, 2024. Over 30 protesters were arrested.

Texas bill limiting expressive activity on college campuses sent to governor

Maryam Ahmed, Associate News Editor June 10, 2025

The Texas House passed an amended version of the Campus Protection Act, a bill restricting expressive activity on college campuses, on June 2.  The bill, introduced by Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton,...

From left to right, interim UT president  Jim Davis, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, UT Board of Regents Chairmen Kevin Eltife, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Justin Dyer, dean of the School of Civic Leadership, at a press conference to announce investment in the School of Civic Leadership on May 8, 2025.

UT System invests $100 million in School of Civic Leadership for building renovations

Diego Hernandez, Senior News Reporter May 9, 2025

The UT System Board of Regents pledged a “transformative” $100 million investment to the School of Civic Leadership, Board Chairman Kevin Eltife announced Thursday during a press conference. The...

100 days into the 89th legislative session: What’s crossed the governor’s desk?

100 days into the 89th legislative session: What’s crossed the governor’s desk?

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter April 24, 2025

With 38 days left in the 89th legislative session, only one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s “top priorities” has passed through both chambers or received the governor’s signature, and Texas lawmakers are...

UT students Amy DonJuan, ArcAngel Lopez and Kiana Simpson stand for a picture with state Rep. Janie Lopez on April 22, 2025.

Latinx organizations, supporters advocate on behalf of undocumented students at state Capitol

Isaiah Williams and Catharine Li April 23, 2025

Abigail Holguin, a government and Mexican American studies junior, reads from a piece of paper to a staffer in state Rep. John Lujan’s office. Speaking the words written by a friend, who is an undocumented...

Social work senior Alison Fernandez is pictured on the UT lawn on April 15, 2025.

Students testify, advocate for their futures during legislative session

Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter April 20, 2025

The Texas Capitol may seem scary during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, but UT students are working hard this season to advocate for themselves and their peers during a time when their voices matter...

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