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Universities can use conservative-favored entrance exam as Texas eyes wider use, agency chief says
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jessica Priest, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Classical Learning Test is the exam in question, favored by conservatives.
In Texas, the use of a certain entrance exam may be expanded. The Classical Learning Test is the exam in question, favored by conservatives. A new report has found that scores from this test do not predict college success as well as the SAT or ACT.
Further details on this development are available from Houston Public Media, including comments from the agency chief and more information on the potential expansion of the Classical Learning Test in Texas.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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