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Despite Texas having the highest population of African Americans in the country at 13.2%, we only make up 4.5% of the full-time faculty at UT Austin. For Texas A&M it’s even less at 3.6%. These stats reflect decades of discriminatory practices. We need DEI. #txlege #TxforDEI

This is horrible for higher education in Texas: "With an 83-60 vote, the Texas House gives its initial approval to #SB17, banning DEI offices at Texas public colleges and universities." This thread highlights those representations who spoke out against it. #txledge #TxforDEI

Thank you, @SherylCole1. #txlege #TxforDEI

.@SherylCole1: "DEI is meant to protect everyone, regardless of race, color, or creed." #txlege #TxforDEI

Good afternoon everyone! Today, #SB17 is being heard on the house floor. This bill would require universities to close their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices. Follow this thread as we follow the events of the day. #txlege #TxforDEI

Check out the full-length video on Facebook/Instagram in the link in our bio! #txlege #TxforDEI

Tomorrow, #SB18, which plans to do away with tenure as we know it, will be heard on the House floor. Fact: Only 4% of tenured faculty in the entire state of Texas are Black. SB 18 would impact this group and reduce our diversity. Texas needs protected tenure. #txlege #TxforDEI

We made it y’all! Thanks to each and every single one of y’all for braving it out into the wee hours of the morning in defense of DEI! You made it clear to the higher education committee that Texas is better with DEI! #txlege #TxforDEI

After going through all the remaining testimony, ultimately SB 17 is left pending. The chair has motioned for the committee to adjourn. #txlege #TxforDEI

.@itsamandarg: "By voting this bill out of committee, you are depriving institutions of millions of dollars that they need to support students like myself." #txlege #TxforDEI

.@sameeha_rizvi: "Let me make one thing clear: DEI is not a threat to our democracy but it is the heart of our democracy." #txlege #TxforDEI

.@BucyForTexas: "As a civil rights attorney, are you aware of any cases where a court has found DEI programs to be discriminatory or unconstitutional?" - Antonio Ingram: "Zero." #txlege #TxforDEI

Antonio Ingram, @NAACP_LDF Assistant Counsel: "[And so] we have to look at DEI as a continuation of efforts to create belonging and not as an undue preferential treatment for certain populations." #txlege #TxforDEI

Samuel Jefferson: "I do not mean to be condescending, patronizing, or rude, but I do not believe that this legislature has put in the work to understand what DEI is or the role of DEI offices and programs." #txlege #TxforDEI

Ann Louis, UT Austin and @CWA6186, breaks down how DEI has affected UT Austin and notes that "we have a very long way to go." #txlege #TxforDEI

The Committee Chair just mentioned that there are 141 people scheduled to testify on SB 17. We’re going to be here for the long-haul as the people of Texas defend DEI late into the night and into the early morning. #txlege #TxforDEI

The committee is hearing from invited testimony from College officials. #txlege #TxforDEI

Public testimony on SB 17 is now beginning. As always, we’ll give you the highlights of the members of the public testifying. #txlege #TxforDEI

Rep. @SherylCole1 presses the chair about how SB 17 will reconcile with the state budget clause that states that state money cannot be spent on unconstitutional DEI initiatives. #txlege #TxforDEI

With witnesses finished for SB 18, the bill is left pending in committee. 74 people have testified against the bill in total and 0 people (!) testified in favor of the bill. The committee is now hearing SB 17, which would punish universities with DEI programs. #txlege #TxforDEI

The committee is hearing from invited testimony from College officials. #txlege #TxforDEI

Public testimony is starting back up. Follow along with us on this thread. #txlege #TxforDEI

Public testimony on SB 17 is now beginning. As always, we’ll give you the highlights of the members of the public testifying. #txlege #TxforDEI

Public testimony is now being heard. We’ll be sure to share some of the highlights from the public. #txlege #TxforDEI

After going through all the remaining testimony, ultimately SB 17 is left pending. The chair has motioned for the committee to adjourn. #txlege #TxforDEI

The Texas House of Representatives just recessed until tomorrow morning, and soon the Committee on Higher Education will be starting back up again. We’re keeping an eye on when it starts. To recap, SB 18 (anti-tenure bill) was the bill being discussed. #txlege #TxforDEI

With witnesses finished for SB 18, the bill is left pending in committee. 74 people have testified against the bill in total and 0 people (!) testified in favor of the bill. The committee is now hearing SB 17, which would punish universities with DEI programs. #txlege #TxforDEI

Despite Texas having the highest population of African Americans in the country at 13.2%, we only make up 4.5% of the full-time faculty at UT Austin. For Texas A&M it’s even less at 3.6%. These stats reflect decades of discriminatory practices. We need DEI. #txlege #TxforDEI

Today, SB 17 (punishes universities with DEI) and SB 18 (eliminates tenure in universities) will be heard in the House Committee on Higher Education. Keep up with this thread as we cover the day’s hearings. 🧵 #txlege #TxforDEI

Right now, SB 18 is already being heard. The committee is hearing from invited testimony. Follow along with the hearing live at this link: bit.ly/TxHigherEDCom #txlege #TxforDEI