Texas Dream Act Faces Court Challenge, County Eyes Mental Health Leave

A significant court battle is unfolding over the Texas Dream Act, which grants in-state tuition to certain undocumented high school graduates, with MALDEF defending the law before the Fifth Circuit. Concurrently, Harris County is considering a new paid mental health leave policy for its employees, signaling a shift in public sector employment benefits. These developments have broad implications for education access, worker rights, and public resource allocation across Texas.