Texas A&M University is attempting to conceal records related to a professor who failed to complete national security-related training.
On December 4, Texas Scorecard sent Texas A&M a request for the personnel file and any investigative files of Dr. Leon Luxemburg, a foundational sciences professor who was terminated in April 2025 from Texas A&M’s Galveston campus. Luxemburg had reportedly lost a university laptop during overseas travel. It was not specified where Dr. Luxemburg traveled or where the laptop was lost.
An internal report from the Texas A&M Committee on Academic Freedom, Responsibility, and Tenure (CAFRT) found that “Dr. Luxemburg did not complete the required training in export control and information security, nor did he fully engage in the investigation regarding the missing laptop alongside Departmental and College officials.”
“Additionally, the committee observed that Dr. Luxemburg failed to report his arrest to Departmental or College officials, despite reminders from university officials,” the report continued. No additional details about the arrest were provided.
On December 18, TAMU sent preliminary correspondence to the Texas Attorney General’s office regarding this request.
The letter states that Texas A&M believes the requested records “may include information” exempt from disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.
The letter did not state a specific reason for this but did highlight Section 552.107 of the Texas Government Code, a provision related to attorney-client privilege.
This is the second issue that highlights security issues at Texas A&M. A specialist recently exposed a research security failure at the university after one of its top chemistry professors resigned and returned to China to work at a government-connected lab. The specialist, Allen Phelps of IPTalons, found this professor had multiple red flags, which he said should have alarmed Texas A&M’s security personnel.
Texas A&M University is a component of the Texas A&M system. It is overseen by a Board of Regents that is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Texas Senate. Robert Albritton is the current board chairman.
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