Texas cracks down on state universities teaching about gender identity
The University of Texas System an audit into all of its courses for content related to gender identity.
October 1, 2025
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Texas A&M bans teaching 'race or gender ideology' at universities
The Texas A&M Board of Regents banned professors from discussing "race or gender ideology" in its 12 universities.
November 14, 2025
Texas will target professors 'pushing leftist ideologies,' Greg Abbott says
Greg Abbott has vowed to remove professors that he believes are "pushing leftist ideologies."
October 23, 2025
Texas A&M's drag ban blocked by federal court as judge cites free 'speech rights'
A student "Draggieland" performance will go on as scheduled March 27.
March 24, 2025
Why This Gay Candidate's Texas Race Is of National Importance
Eliz Markowitz hopes to move the Texas House toward a Democratic majority and influence how the state draws congressional districts.
January 27, 2020
Heather Wilson's Antigay Record, Husband's Past Complicate Job at UT
The former Air Force Secretary, now being considered for president of the Univ. of Texas, El Paso, is criticized for her handling of a report accusing her husband of sexual misconduct.
March 25, 2019
Gender is not an ideology — but conservative groups know learning about it empowers people
The study of gender is being targeted by right-wing groups, because it raises questions about traditional social roles and inequalities that can result from them, argues Victoria Pitts-Taylor and Elizabeth Anne Wood.
October 28, 2025
Texas A&M removes administrators over 'transgender indoctrination' accusations by student
A student objected to a professor's assertion that there are more than two genders. Then Republican politicians got involved.
September 9, 2025
Texas A&M professor fired over discussion of gender identity
Melissa McCoul's firing comes after disciplinary action against administrators.
September 11, 2025
Republican lawmaker gloats after Texas university kills LGBTQ+ studies program
“I want to end all taxpayer-funded leftist propaganda in every single one of our public institutions of higher learning.”
November 14, 2024
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs law restricting bathroom use by trans, nonbinary, intersex people
The Republican Legislature passed the anti-trans legislation earlier this month.
September 23, 2025
Texas Advances Anti-LGBT Bills on Adoption, Athletics
One would allow adoption agencies to turn away prospective parents because of religious objections; the other targets transgender student athletes.
May 11, 2017
United Nations urged to investigate Texas’ anti-LGBTQ+ legislation as ‘human rights crisis’ (exclusive)
Equality Texas, ACLU, GLAAD, and Human Rights Campaign seek global intervention in response to Texas’ systematic attack on transgender rights.
January 22, 2024
Texas Judge Strikes Down Anti-Drag Law Days After Another Upholds College Drag Ban
Very different conclusions came from two federal judges in the same state.
September 26, 2023
Texas County Votes to Keep Library Running After Threatening It Over Banned Books
It comes after a judge ordered the books returned to the library shelves.
April 16, 2023
A new online hub for students looks to fight discrimination, censorship, and more in Texas
There are major civil rights issues facing public school students in Texas. The ACLU Texas chapter is looking to support them.
August 13, 2024
Identifying a Lawful Rally From a Violent Angry Hate Mob
Universities are being pitted against the First Amendment as racists and homophobes scramble for attention on America's college campuses.
August 22, 2017
Texas Judge Orders LGBTQ+ Books Be Returned to Public Libraries
The order also returns books on race that were also removed.
April 2, 2023
Texas Governor: Let States Override Supreme Court, Federal Laws
Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for amending the U.S. Constitution to give states this power would be a way of getting around the marriage equality ruling.
January 9, 2016