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University of Houston could remove nearly 40% of core curriculum courses under new Texas law
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· July 22, 2026
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Key takeaway The proposed changes could eliminate around 100 courses from the core curriculum.
The University of Houston is reviewing its core curriculum in response to a new Texas law. Administrators are considering removing a significant number of courses to comply with the law. The proposed changes could eliminate around 100 courses from the core curriculum.
Some of the classes that may be removed include those focused on global climate change, women's studies, and LGBT studies. Further details on the proposed changes and their potential impact on undergraduate students are available from the Houston Chronicle, which obtained documents related to the university's plans.
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Category: local Published: July 22, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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