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Universities can use conservative-favored entrance exam as Texas eyes wider use, agency chief says
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jessica Priest and The Texas Tribune , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A review was conducted as required by a law passed last year.
A state agency chief has commented on the use of a conservative-favored entrance exam in Texas universities. The exam in question is the CLT. A review was conducted as required by a law passed last year.
This review compared the CLT to other entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT. The review did not result in the CLT being considered equal to the SAT and ACT, according to available information. For more details on this development, readers can refer to the source.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
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