Senate Bill 37
Coverage of Senate Bill 37 in the Nexus archive.
- Students, educators say SB 37 hinders Texas education
Texas college students and a former Texas Tech University educator criticized Senate Bill 37 at the Capitol, claiming it has created a climate of censorship on college campuses. The criticism occurred hours before lawmakers were set to hold a public hearing on the law's implementation.
- Faculty unions accuse Texas Tech of lecture hall censorship
Two faculty unions sued Texas Tech University System over memos restricting teaching on race, sexual orientation, and gender, claiming First Amendment violations. The memos required submitting course materials on these topics and eliminated programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Texas Tech to recognize only two sexes, freezes gender programs
Texas Tech University will recognize only two sexes, male and female, and freeze academic programs related to sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). The policy, effective after a December 2025 curriculum review, restricts SOGI content in core courses but allows exemptions for graduate-level 'teach-out programs.' The decision aligns with Senate Bill 37, which increased state oversight of college curricula.