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Texas leaders defend Black official

Texas lawmakers rally around Black official after intense DEI interrogation

Democrat and Republican lawmakers are defending Texas Water Development Board Chair L'Oreal Stepney after Texas Rep. Brian Harrison grilled her about diversity, equity and inclusion practices during a Texas House committee meeting.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 13h

Texas leaders defend Black official after lawmaker’s public interrogation of DEI policies left her in tears

The topic was a budget request from a state agency. The exchange grew emotional when a lawmaker pressed for answers about a strategic plan that praises diversity.

KUT · 4h

Texas leaders defend head of state water board after lawmaker’s DEI questioning brings her to tears

L'Oreal Stepney was brought to tears Thursday during a tense exchange with Rep. Brian Harrison (R, Midlothian) over DEI considerations in the board’s hiring practices.

KXAN Austin on MSN · 7h

Tense moment in Texas House committee over DEI policies leaves agency head in tears

A usually mundane House Appropriations Committee hearing became tense as a Republican lawmaker probed members of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), including two Black officials, about their hiring practices and accusing them of discrimination.

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The Texas Tribune on MSN · 14h

Republican senators threaten not to boost Texas public universities’ funding over DEI ban

In a letter, Sens. Brandon Creighton and Paul Bettencourt said they found “numerous” violations of the law, but didn’t provide specifics.

Dallas Morning News · 1d

Texas efforts to ban DEI in schools are boosted by Trump focus

As Texas lawmakers debated banning DEI efforts in public schools on Thursday, federal officials launched a portal encouraging people to report concerns.

Governing · 1d

Texas Legislature to Propose $400 Million Cut to Higher Education if DEI Isn’t Eliminated

The Legislature and lieutenant governor threaten to cut $400 million if colleges and universities do not end diversity initiatives.

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Texas GOP leaders defend appointee after tense exchange over diversity hiring

Several of Texas’ top Republicans are defending Gov. Greg Abbott’s pick to head the state’s water agency following pointed ...

'We are not going away': Queer joy persists at UT, St. Edward's after Texas DEI ban

LGBTQ students find solace in queer student organizations and community as the legislature again targets community, say "we ...

Will Texas’ ban on DEI extend to K-12 schools?

Texas banned DEI initiatives on college campuses as of last year. State law prohibits programs specifically designed to ...

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What is an 'economic blackout'? Why people in Texas are boycotting businesses for 24 hours

In protest of the new U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, residents are refusing to spend money today in an economic blackout. Here's why.

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Texas A&M University receives clean audit as state continues DEI crackdown

The Texas A&M University flagship emerged from a state audit with no violations related to Texas' ban on diversity, equity ...

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The War on DEI: An in-depth look at the Texas DEI law's impact on college campuses as lawmakers move to expand the legislation

Senate Bill 17 went into effect last year, causing Texas universities to eliminate offices, departments, staff positions.

CBS Texas on MSN4d

Dense morning fog ahead for much of North Texas

A dense fog advisory has been issued for half of North Texas for Tuesday morning, including Dallas County. Coca-Cola Stands ...

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