Conservative lawmakers say DEI efforts are discriminatory and push liberal ideologies on children. Critics point to research ...

Diversity, equity and inclusion practices have been illegal at public colleges and universities in Texas since January 2024.

Members of the House Education Committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion ...

House lawmakers considered a bill that would expand a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in Texas universities ...

State lawmakers heard what Texans think about a bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in K-12 public ...

Students are concerned the legislation could silence supportive teachers, dismantle safe spaces, and lead to overenforcement.

Supporters of the K-12 DEI ban say it’s needed to prevent what they see as a propagation of “woke” ideologies in schools. Sherry Sylvester with the Texas Public Policy Foundation ...

“Texas students say K-12 DEI ban and other anti-LGBTQ+ bills threaten their safety, voice and mental health” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media ...

Romero worries schools would become less welcoming for LGBTQ+ Texans like him under state legislation under consideration this session. Credit: Joseph Bui for The Texas Tribune ...