Republican-controlled Texas universities implemented conservative changes including a diversity, equity and inclusion ban and expanded regents' authority over academic decisions. Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa and a Democratic state now control the governorship and House, potentially enabling changes to those policies.
Where
Statewide
When
Not stated in sources
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Gina HinojosaGov.-elect
Vikki GoodwinLt. Gov.-elect
Royce WestDemocratic state Senator, Dallas
Robert AlbrittonTexas A&M regent board chair
Kevin EltifeUniversity of Texas regent board chair
Cody CampbellTexas Tech regent board chair
Mark A. Welsh IIITexas A&M president
Brandon CreightonTexas Tech chancellor, former Republican state senator
John ZerwasUniversity of Texas chancellor, former Republican lawmaker
Glenn HegarTexas A&M chancellor, former Republican lawmaker
The facts
Senate Bill 17 banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public college campuses.1
Senate Bill 37 expanded university regents' authority over academic decisions, effective 2025.1
SB 37 allows regents to review undergraduate course requirements and hiring of top administrators.1
Texas A&M, UT, and Texas Tech hired former Republican lawmakers as chancellors in 2025.1
Twenty university regents' terms expire next year, which Hinojosa can influence through appointments.1
Republicans retained control of the Texas Senate while Democrats control the House.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Royce West The DEI ban and SB 37 laws went too far and lawmakers should first examine their effects.1
Cody Campbell If Republicans lost, Democratic board members would undo the values preserved at Texas Tech.1
Gina Hinojosa She pledged to appoint regents who would expand financial aid to cover living expenses.1
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Dems inherit Texas colleges remade by GOP in conservative push
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