Tag: Greg Abbott
Texas University System Tells Its Faculty There Are Only 2 Sexes
A Texas university system sent a letter Thursday to all of its university presidents instructing faculty to “comply”…
Maps show how redistricting could affect congressional seats
Missouri has joined Texas and California in redrawing its congressional maps, as part of a redistricting push that…
Texas Tech tells faculty to revise instruction, recognize only 2 sexes in classrooms
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell on Thursday directed university presidents to only recognize two sexes…
Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses
In response to the continued Israel-Hamas war, student demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians have drawn scrutiny across the…
How Gov. Abbott And George Strait Are Helping Flood-Hit Communities Recover
After George Strait raised money for victims of this summer’s flooding in the Hill Country, Gov. Greg Abbott…
Texas A&M president to step down after turmoil over gender identity lesson
Texas A&M University’s president Mark Welsh will step down on Friday after turmoil ignited over a gender identity…
ACLU, other groups sue to block Texas’ DEI ban on K-12 public schools
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and a group of LGBTQ+ and student rights organizations are suing…
Texas is officially replacing STAAR. Here is what schools’ new standardized tests will look like.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Wednesday replacing STAAR, the state’s widely unpopular state standardized test, for three…
Student who mocked Charlie Kirk’s death “no longer” at Texas State University as clampdowns continue
A Texas State University student’s enrollment ended after a video was posted showing him mocking conservative activist Charlie…
Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags at half-staff in Texas to honor Charlie Kirk
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered all state government buildings to lower the United States and Texas flags to…
Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Trio Of Bills To Boost Camp Safety, Flood Prevention
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed three bills aimed at preventing camp tragedies and improving flood warning systems.…
Texas lawmakers to consider restoring limits on late voter registration changes
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