SB 17, which will prevent public colleges and universities in Texas from having diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or policies, was yesterday signed by Governor Abbott. […]
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State Lawmakers Attack Higher Education in Texas as Bill Gutting Tenure Policies is Signed by Governor
Governor Abbott yesterday signed SB 18 into law. The legislation changes tenure policies for public universities including how tenure is granted to faculty members, how tenured faculty are reviewed, and when tenured faculty can be dismissed. […]
Texas Freedom Network Denounces Governor Abbott, State Legislature as Bill Attempting to Ban Books is Signed
Gov. Abbott has signed HB 900 into law. Publishers must give any book with references to gender identity, sexual orientation, or intimate relationships a rating of either “sexually relevant” or “sexually explicit.” […]
Governor Abbott Launches Another Catastrophic Attack on LGBTQIA+ Texans in Signing Ban on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 14 into law. The legislation will ban healthcare for transgender youth in Texas, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy. […]
What Is a Special Session?
The 88th Texas Legislative Session adjourned, or ended, on Monday, May 29. So… we’re done here, right? Everyone gets to go home until 2025?
Nope. The same day the session adjourned, Gov. Greg Abbott called for an immediate special session, stating “many critical items remain that must be passed.” […]
