Senate bills that could impact the higher education landscape see strides in Austin

After several weeks of public testimony and debate, the Texas Senate has passed Senate Bills (SB) 17 and 18, which will affect diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices and tenure, respectively.  Last week, SB 17 passed in the Senate on a vote of 19-12. Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, proposed the bill. Language in the bill...

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