The 4th President of the United States, James Madison recognized the power of information when he said “Knowledge will forever govern ignorance.” Texas is a national leader in equipping her people with knowledge of government through transparency. We challenge the Legislature to build on that position when they meet in January of 2009.
Higher Education
Safe Schools and Fair Standards
Safe Schools and Fair Standards Key points: Texas’s higher education code is not aligned with Supreme Court precedent on the correct standards for defining harassment. Texas statute does not define what makes conduct “severe,” “persistent,” or “pervasive.” The existing legal framework should remain intact but needs updated definitions that protect both free speech and students...
September 28, 2026