Lucio Vasquez

The bill went into effect in September, but it's already sparked multiple legal challenges.

Federal judges in separate cases have blocked the law for 25 school districts across Texas.

But in total, the state is home to just over 1,200 districts, and the rulings have mainly impacted the state's largest cities.

Similar laws in Louisiana and Arkansas have also been struck down by federal courts.

For NPR News, I'm Lucio Vasquez in Houston.

The National Weather Service has issued severe weather alerts across much of Texas. Forecasters are expecting gusty winds, isolated tornadoes, floods and storms capable of dropping pea to ping-pong-sized hail. This comes after authorities near Houston recovered the body of a 10-year-old girl killed in floodwaters Monday. And according to forecasters, the weather isn't expected to let up.

The National Weather Service has issued severe weather alerts across much of Texas. Forecasters are expecting gusty winds, isolated tornadoes, floods and storms capable of dropping pea to ping-pong-sized hail. This comes after authorities near Houston recovered the body of a 10-year-old girl killed in floodwaters Monday. And according to forecasters, the weather isn't expected to let up.

Thunderstorms have spanned hundreds of miles across the state, and major cities are expected to see severe flooding. For NPR News, I'm Lucio Vasquez.

Thunderstorms have spanned hundreds of miles across the state, and major cities are expected to see severe flooding. For NPR News, I'm Lucio Vasquez.