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The programs provide more than $8 million in state funding to financially disadvantaged college students with jobs both on and off campus.
I'm Jerry Clayton in San Antonio.
The suit argues that three state-funded work-study programs violate the First Amendment.
The programs—the Texas College Work-Study Program, the Works Internship Program, and the Innovative Adult Career Education Grant Program—bar participants from engaging in sectarian activities or enrolling in seminary studies.
Paxton says the restrictions amount to unconstitutional discrimination against religious students and exclude religious organizations that offer only sectarian work opportunities.
Paxton called the rules, quote, anti-Christian.
The programs provide more than $8 million in state funding to financially disadvantaged college students with jobs both on and off campus.
I'm Jerry Clayton in San Antonio.
Turning Point USA is the group founded by Charlie Kirk, who was killed at a college campus rally in Utah.
Patrick said the idea came during a conversation with Turning Point leaders.
In a statement, he also praised young conservatives for, quote, challenging leftist echo chambers and said campuses should foster debate, not indoctrination.
There are more than 1,200 school systems and over 200 colleges in the state, and Patrick says he wants Turning Point USA chapters in all of them.
Patrick posted the comments Friday on social media.
He's been a frequent guest at Turning Point events in the past few weeks.
I'm Jerry Clayton in San Antonio.
Aside from the logistics and the money involved, there are a lot of emotions involved in travel.
Turning Point USA is the group founded by Charlie Kirk, who was killed at a college campus rally in Utah.
Patrick said the idea came during a conversation with Turning Point leaders.
In a statement, he also praised young conservatives for, quote, challenging leftist echo chambers and said campuses should foster debate, not indoctrination.
There are more than 1,200 school systems and over 200 colleges in the state, and Patrick says he wants Turning Point USA chapters in all of them.