Public universities across Texas have instituted sweeping changes to course teachings and offerings in recent months, from canceling gender studies programs to directing faculty to sign a pledge not to indoctrinate students.
The changes are a mark of the growing influence state politicians have over public universities following the passage of a new state law in 2025.
Texas Public Radio’s Camille Phillips reports.
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