Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has unveiled his interim charges for the Senate, focusing on higher education reforms including addressing antisemitism, reviewing the ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and property tax relief. The repercussions of Senate Bill 17, which bans such programs at Texas public universities, have led to job eliminations and criticism. The ban has resulted in more than 100 job cuts across state universities, sparking reactions from rights groups and politicians.
ICYMI: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a list of 57 issues he wants senators to consider ahead of the 2025 legislative session.Oe in particular caught our attention: the banning of delta-8 and delta-9 THC. https://t.co/xB83U7sMzQ
A ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education has led to more than 100 job cuts across university campuses in Texas, a hit echoed or anticipated in numerous other states where lawmakers are rolling out similar policies during... https://t.co/bgTYs20XOP
Texas' diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities https://t.co/prTO10F3aF
REPORT: Even though the U.S. Department of Homeland Security secretly approved the transport of 33,000 illegal aliens directly into New York City, the city's mayor is blaming Texas for the problems they are causing.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lists housing affordability, fighting antisemitism on campus among 2025 priorities. Read more from @TexasTribune https://t.co/scww3MzC6d
'This was a breach of trust': TX NAACP confirms 66 former UT DEI jobs lost at UT April 2 - https://t.co/Kse5gJh2JV #GoogleAlerts
'Without warning': Local leaders confirm 66-plus UT staff laid off under DEI ban - https://t.co/ndZvdboFhc #GoogleAlerts
Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT's Mass Layoffs - The Austin Chronicle - https://t.co/WOQDXHikoe #GoogleAlerts
Texas NAACP confirms 66 former UT DEI jobs, six programs lost - Austin American-Statesman - https://t.co/qzAzFtg374 #GoogleAlerts
Texas lawmakers to look at banning delta-8 hemp products https://t.co/jI3e2S81np
Central Texas group works to support students amid statewide DEI cuts https://t.co/8gTfQ6AOEb
Property Tax Relief and Higher Education Reform are among Patrick’s charges ahead of the next session. Check out the latest from Daily Headlines through the link https://t.co/MyHKb7iWta https://t.co/j4blQlmeH5
'This was a breach of trust': TX NAACP confirms 66 former UT DEI jobs lost at UT April 2 https://t.co/z6ka0UWqzZ
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his interim charges for the Senate, a set of 57 issues he is calling on Senate Committees to investigate and research ahead of the legislative session next year. 📲Full Story: https://t.co/flSDkSyqUi https://t.co/2i6094gRLk
Rights group, politicians react to UT layoffs, DCCE closing months after SB 17 began https://t.co/EJkD5Za48P
Biden has secretly transported 33,000 illegal aliens to NYC, but Eric Adams is mad at Texas? Learn more in today's TEXAS MINUTE. Also for 4/12/2024: @DanPatrick Puts Forward Property Tax Relief & Higher Ed Reform Ahead of 2025 Session… Texas A&M Pushes Race-based Hiring in… https://t.co/P5Ueu6JJ5f
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Many UT Austin students say they are devastated by the university’s decision to shutter the Division of Campus and Community Engagement and fire at least 66 staff members. https://t.co/44ssUzl8ZI
Critics warn schools are skirting Texas DEI ban after university shuffles DEI officials to other departments https://t.co/TuG1dSbFbu
UT Dallas students say diversity program layoffs send mixed signals https://t.co/nq7EAJFOJL
DEI, tenure, antisemitism: Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick’s priorities for higher education https://t.co/5QDZVwWoQm
Amidst news of dozens of job eliminations in at least two Texas public universities in the last two weeks, Republicans could be looking to further restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in higher education. https://t.co/y7lS9uXzuy
NYC Blames Texas for Illegal Aliens Catch your Daily Headlines with @bwaltens ⬇️ - The New York City Mayor continues to blame Texas amid an influx of illegal aliens. - Property Tax Relief and Higher Education Reform are among Patrick’s charges ahead of the next session. -… https://t.co/0YRJaEFCIR
Multiple organizations and state representatives came together this to discuss the repercussions of Senate Bill 17, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at Texas public universities. Story: https://t.co/IBwi7WbNfU https://t.co/S0xE301nxl
LtGov @DanPatrick has released his interim charges for the Senate. Biggest reform proposals are aimed at #HigherEducation. Includes: the role of "faculty senates"... dealing with antisemitism on college campuses... reviewing the implementation of a new state law banning DEI.… https://t.co/lSNIK1dsJ7