Senate passes bill restricting certain nonimmigrant visa holders from espousing terrorist activity at public colleges

May 20, 2025

The Senate approved a committee substitute to SB22 requiring Texas public higher-education institutions to adopt policies prohibiting nonimmigrant visa students and employees from endorsing or espousing terrorist activity; the measure adds investigative steps, law-enforcement consultation and a free-speech clarification and passed 22–9.

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The Texas Senate approved a committee substitute to Senate Bill 22, directing public institutions of higher education to adopt policies prohibiting students and employees who hold nonimmigrant visas from endorsing or espousing terrorist activity as defined by federal law.

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