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Texas AG Sues to End Work-Study Programs Over Religious Discrimination

11/15/2025

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On November 14, 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to end three university work-study programs.
Paxton argues the programs discriminate against religious students by prohibiting participation in sectarian activities and violate the First Amendment by excluding religious organizations from state funds.
The board had allocated over $8 million for state work-study programs for the 2026 fiscal year.

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On November 14, 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to end three university work-study programs.
Paxton argues the programs discriminate against religious students by prohibiting participation in sectarian activities and violate the First Amendment by excluding religious organizations from state funds.
The board had allocated over $8 million for state work-study programs for the 2026 fiscal year.