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Faculty groups sue to block Texas Tech rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientation
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· July 9, 2026
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Key points Further details on the lawsuit and the rules are available from ABC13 Houston. Faculty groups are taking action against Texas Tech rules that limit instruction on certain topics.
Faculty groups are taking action against Texas Tech rules that limit instruction on certain topics. The rules in question pertain to race, gender, and sexual orientation.
A lawsuit has been filed, asking a federal judge to intervene and halt the restrictions. The lawsuit claims the rules are discriminatory and violate free speech.
Further details on the lawsuit and the rules are available from ABC13 Houston. The outcome of the lawsuit is not yet known, as it is currently pending a decision from a federal judge.
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Category: News Published: July 9, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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