Is Texas Really Going To Make Certain College Courses Illegal?

Legislation is being proposed in Texas that would ban certain courses from being taught and radically change some aspects of financial aid and free speech on campus.

The idea here is to get public, 4 year colleges to be less liberal. The legislation would ban cultural, ethnic and gender studies. It would also reshape some things about financial aid and ban in state tuition completely for students who are undocumented.

That last one could have a big effect on students here in El Paso as many come here daily from Juarez to attend UTEP and EPCC.

Republican lawmakers plan to ensure universities are complying with a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion offices, programs and training passed last session. They are expected to file legislation that would limit the influence of professors on their campuses, many of whom they accuse of being “woke” activists. They have vowed to crack down on antisemitism in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, which will likely reignite discussions over free speech on campus. - texastribune

There is also a push to reign in college professors in Texas who Governor Abbott says are "pushing woke agendas" and have way too much power when it comes to who colleges hire to educate students.

Another proposed bill would ban universities from awarding degrees or other certificates in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer studies. Those found teaching any of those subjects could not only be fired but also banned from teaching elsewhere by having their name on a "do not hire" list.