AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dozens of international students at universities across Texas have had their legal status to study in the United States changed in recent days. KXAN has confirmed at least 53 students have had visas revoked or had their immigration status marked as terminated in the federal gove rnment's database of foreign students, known as the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Our reporting partner, the Texas Tribune, reports the number is at least 122 statewide. KXAN has reached out to universities across the state to verify those numbers independently. The federal government has not said how it is determining which students' statuses should change, but the Department of Homeland Security said in a press release Wednesday that it would "consider aliens' antisemitic activity on social media and the physical harassment of Jewish individuals as grounds for denying immigration benefit requests." "There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world's terrorist sympathizers, and we are under no obligation to admit them or let them stay here," DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said. It's unclear if any of the students affected at Texas universities were flagged because of social media activity or participation in nationwide protests regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. The following universities have confirmed to KXAN that students' legal status have been affected: Texas AM University: 23 students affected. A spokesperson said the university's International Student Scholar Services team has been in contact with the affected students and the international student community on campus to provide information and support. "Texas AM follows all federal and state laws, while ensuring a campus culture that supports every Aggie every day," the spokesperson said. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: 9 students affected. A spokesperson said the university was notified that nine students had been terminated in SEVIS. "We have alerted the affected students and are committed to providing guidance within the parameters of law," the spokesperson said. University of Texas at San Antonio: 7 students affected. A spokesperson said four current students and three former students who are participating in a work experience program post-graduated had their visa statuses terminated. Texas Woman's University: 6 students affected. A spokesperson said two current students and four others who recently graduated have had their visas revoked. The university was not notified, but rather learned about the revocations after checking the SEVIS database. Rice University: 5 students affected. A spokesperson said three current students and two recent graduates had their visas revoked. Texas Tech University: At least 3 students affected. A spokesperson said they first learned of three students affected, and the university is now aware of "additional cases." The university did not provide an updated total, saying visa matters are primarily handled between the student and federal authorities, meaning the university may not receive updates in real time. "We remain committed to supporting our students, to the extent permitted by law, to help them manage this disruption in their academic career," the spokesperson said. University of Texas at Austin: "Multiple" students affected. A spokesperson confirmed that "the visa status of multiple international students has unexpectedly changed in recent days," but added the university would not provide a total number. University of Houston: A "small number" of students affected. A spokesperson confirmed that some students were impacted by SEVIS terminations and/or visa revocations, but did not provide an exact number. "The University of Houston's International Student and Scholar Services Office is committed to supporting our international students and scholars by providing comprehensive services and programs to meet their needs," the spokesperson said. "We have proactively communicated the importance of maintaining compliance with immigration laws and continue to offer guidance." KXAN Investigator Kelly Wiley and KXAN Investigative Intern Talisa Treviño contributed to this report. ...read more read less