Lawsuit challenges Texas Tech directives that altered teaching at El Paso medical school
Summary
A lawsuit was filed against Texas Tech University System officials for imposing rules that limit teaching about topics like race, gender identity, and sexual orientation at the Texas Tech Health El Paso medical school. The lawsuit argues these restrictions prevent faculty from fully discussing important subjects like health disparities in minority groups.Key Facts
- The American Association of University Professors and its Texas chapter sued Chancellor Brandon Creighton and the Board of Regents on July 8.
- The lawsuit challenges new policies that require reviewing and restricting course content related to sex, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
- Chancellor Creighton issued directives in December 2025 and April 2026 to review courses to focus more on workforce preparation.
- These rules are linked to Senate Bill 37, authored by Creighton, which enforces limits on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in Texas public universities.
- By May 2026, about 8,500 courses were evaluated, and dozens were altered despite prior approval by university leaders.
- At Texas Tech Health El Paso, faculty have been told not to use the word "disparity," restricting teaching about minority health issues.
- The university system says the policies comply with the law and protect academic freedom.
- Faculty and professors argue the policies intimidate teachers and censor important academic topics.
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