Students at Texas campuses have organized walkouts and protests in response to immigration enforcement actions, continuing a nationwide pattern of campus demonstrations despite threats and political pushback from state leaders. Demonstrations highlight tensions between campus free‑speech norms and state enforcement priorities. Protests in Texas followed large immigration enforcement operations and came despite warnings from Governor Greg Abbott; students say they want universities to protect immigrant communities and limit campus cooperation with federal agents. Administrators must balance safety, free‑expression protections and law‑enforcement relationships. For higher‑education leaders, the episode underscores the need for clear protest protocols, transparent campus‑law enforcement agreements, and communication strategies that protect vulnerable students while maintaining campus operations. Offices of student affairs and legal counsel should review crisis plans and community support resources in anticipation of further actions.