Houston Public MediaAug 25, 2025

Under Senate Bill 12, authored by Republican state Sen. Brandon Creighton of Conroe, all student clubs "based on sexual orientation or gender identity" will be banned statewide after the Texas law goes into effect Sept. 1.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/08/25/529348/lgbtq-students-say-new-texas-anti-dei-law-leaves-them-without-support/

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LGBTQ+ students say new Texas anti-DEI law leaves them without support

Dubbed a "parent rights" bill, Senate Bill 12 bans DEI programs in K-12 schools — and prohibits clubs LGBTQ+ students say are vital resources.

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Houston Public MediaApr 29, 2025

LGBTQ+ students and their allies worry a proposed DEI ban on Texas public schools and other bills threaten their mental health and sense of safety in schools.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/lgbtq/2025/04/29/520027/texas-students-say-k-12-dei-ban-and-other-anti-lgbtq-bills-threaten-their-safety-voice-and-mental-health/

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Texas students say K-12 DEI ban and other anti-LGBTQ+ bills threaten their safety, voice and mental health

Students are concerned the legislation could silence supportive teachers, dismantle safe spaces, lead to overenforcement and prevent honest conversations about identity.

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Houston Public MediaApr 2, 2025

An Equality Texas study shows many LGBTQ+ college students have considered leaving their schools — and the state entirely — since Senate Bill 17 went into effect last year.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/lgbtq/2025/04/02/517545/report-shows-impact-of-anti-dei-law-on-texas-lgbtq-college-students/

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Report shows impact of anti-DEI law on Texas’ LGBTQ+ college students

An Equality Texas study shows many LGBTQ+ students have considered leaving their schools — and the state entirely — since Senate Bill 17 went into effect last year.

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Houston Public MediaMar 24, 2025

Supporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/03/24/516717/texas-dei-debate-centers-on-disagreement-over-whether-programs-perpetuate-or-prevent-discrimination/

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Texas’ DEI debate centers on disagreement over whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination

Supporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit.

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Houston Public MediaFeb 6, 2025

This year, the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature is expected to pick up where it left off two years ago to address a perceived liberal bias at the state’s public, four-year universities.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/2025/02/06/513151/texas-lawmakers-may-ban-certain-lessons-at-state-colleges-under-expanded-dei-crackdown/

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Texas lawmakers may ban certain lessons at state colleges under expanded DEI crackdown

Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.

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Houston Public MediaJan 15, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott threatened Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh III’s job over claims the university broke the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/2025/01/15/510950/gov-greg-abbott-threatens-texas-am-presidents-job-over-claim-that-university-broke-dei-ban/

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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban

Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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Houston Public MediaApr 3, 2024

UT Austin has eliminated multiple staff positions previously focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in the latest effort to comply with Texas' anti-DEI law.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2024/04/03/482516/ut-austin-lays-off-around-60-staffers-to-comply-with-texas-dei-ban/

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UT Austin lays off around 60 staffers to comply with Texas DEI ban

Senate Bill 17, which bans Texas public universities from having DEI programs and trainings, went into effect Jan. 1. Since then, UT Austin has renamed, reorganized or eliminated several university organizations. Now it's cutting jobs.

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