Allegations of nepotism, at the university president’s behest, are a reminder of ugly recent history.
First Amendment
Kerrville City Council Passes Controversial Anti-Solicitation Ordinance Despite Pushback
The ordinance bars all soliciting, peddling, and canvassing on public sidewalks.
Texas’ ‘Secret Speech Police’ to Consider Targeting Citizens’ Social Media Posts
The Texas Ethics Commission could approve the rule as soon as their next meeting in June.
Gov. Abbott Orders Universities to Establish Penalties for Antisemitic Rhetoric
The order requests that pro-Palestine student groups be disciplined for violating these policies.
UT-Austin Think Tank Hosts Discussion on Internet Censorship
The policy discussion considered the recently argued U.S. Supreme Court case Netchoice v. Paxton, which was filed in response to a law passed by the Texas legislature in 2021.
School Trustee Suspended from X After Exposing Inappropriate Books in District Libraries
Fort Bend ISD Trustee David Hamilton said the reason for the suspension wasn’t explained.
Kerrville’s Proposed Anti-solicitation Law Could Violate First Amendment
Concerns of potential free speech violations are starting to grow around a proposed ordinance in a Central Texas city.
Texas Defends Law Protecting Internet Free Speech
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments regarding a state law that prohibits major social media platforms from censoring speech they find offensive.
Texas Joins Daily Wire and The Federalist to Sue State Department Over Censorship
The State of Texas has joined two media outlets in suing the U.S. Department of State for conspiring to censor American media companies.
State Rep. Joe Moody’s Office Calls DPS on Constituent
A constituent of Moody’s called to criticize the doxxing of Attorney General Ken Paxton and subsequently received a phone call from the Texas Department of Public Safety.