Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed that his state is cracking down on professors who prioritize left-wing activism over actual education.
Abbott made the remarks on X in response to a report by Axios detailing a University of Texas at Austin professor who was dismissed from his administrative role over “ideological differences.”
“Univ. of Texas professor was dismissed from an administrative post overseeing university academic affairs because of ideological differences,” Abbot wrote. “Texas is targeting professors who are more focused on pushing leftist ideologies rather than preparing students to lead our nation.”
“We must end indoctrination and return to education fundamentals at all levels of education,” he added.
The move comes as the University of Texas System has begun reviewing gender identity and LGBT-related courses across its 14 academic institutions. In a statement first reported by the Austin American-Statesman, the university system explained that it would be reviewing courses on gender identity to ensure compliance with the law as well as state and federal guidance. It also would be working to ensure that courses taught on U.T. campuses are “aligned with the direction and priorities of the Board of Regents.”
Abbott’s comments align with broader efforts by the Trump administration to combat “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination” in schools and universities. Back in January, the president also signed an executive order aimed at “ending radical indoctrination in K-12 Schooling.” The order argued that in recent years, “parents have witnessed schools indoctrinate their children in radical, anti-American ideologies while deliberately blocking parental oversight.”
