The University of Texas System Board of Regents has approved a new policy that directs faculty to limit the discussion of “controversial topics” in their classes.

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The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved Thursday an initiative that limits “controversial topics” in the classroom. The new policy states that faculty must “not attempt to coerce, ...

The attached video originally aired on Feb. 18, 2026. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas Board of Regents voted Thursday to approve a proposed policy that would change the UT system’s rules for ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas Board of Regents may adopt a policy related to academic integrity and controversial topics on Thursday, according to the agenda for its two-day meeting. The ...

The University of Texas System passed new restrictions Thursday that limit how “controversial topics” can be taught in the classroom, raising concerns about the rigor and quality of education students ...

Under mounting conservative pressure to clamp down on liberal “indoctrination” in college lecture halls, the University of Texas System will consider a new policy clarifying the limits of a faculty ...

The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved an initiative on Thursday that limits "controversial topics" in the classroom. The new policy states that faculty must "not attempt to coerce, ...