Not all sectors within the university have paid attention to leadership’s mandate to obey the letter and spirit of the statewide DEI ban.
Investigations, State, West Texas
DEI
Tarrant County College Trustees Hold ‘Rogue Staff’ Accountable for Breaking State Law Prohibiting DEI Training
Training materials were never brought into compliance with Senate Bill 17, according to one college trustee.
State Rep. Harrison Blasts Texas A&M for Continuing DEI Classes
The lawmaker said he confirmed the existence of the classes, such as “Black Feminist Thought,” after contacting Texas A&M.
Texas A&M Offering DEI Course in Fall 2024
The Social Justice Leadership Certificate is a part of the Bush School’s Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy.
Fort Worth Did Hire Diversity Consultant
A media project confirmed that the city hired Collette Holt to “run an analysis on business and workplace demographics to inform city officials of population trends.”
Carroll ISD Says Federal Civil Rights Investigation Lacks Evidence
Discrimination complaints could result in required diversity trainings, but the district currently says it will not negotiate with the federal Education Department.
Tarrant County College Appears to Continue Ethnicity-Based Hiring Practices
Internal documents show that the college emphasized hiring more Hispanic employees.
Fort Worth Hires ‘Diversity’ Consultant
Documents uncovered by Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French show that the Fort Worth City Council expanded funding for its Diversity and Inclusion Department by $150,000 to fund a business equity study.
Texas Congressman Files ‘Dismantle DEI Act’
The act would eliminate DEI positions in the federal government and prohibit federal grants from being used for DEI initiatives.
Anti-Israel Protests & DEI Ban Progress the Focus of Senate Education Hearing
Senate Education Chair Brandon Creighton described DEI ideology as mirroring old Marxist talking points.