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Texas Tech University System Bans SOGI Programs, Restricts Gender and Race Content in Classes: A New Era of Neutral Education

The Texas Tech University System, led by Chancellor and former Republican state senator Brandon Creighton, has issued a memo phasing out programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). The system will no longer offer new academic credentials in these fields, but current students can complete their degrees without interruption.

The new rules establish a strict framework, recognizing only two human sexes legally and prohibiting the endorsement of gender spectrums or fluid identities as real biological science. Instructors must replace any course materials leaning into SOGI topics with alternatives immediately.

These changes build upon restrictions from December 2021, which limited sex and race content in classes. A full review process and admissions freeze are underway to eliminate SOGI credentials entirely. The system also cracks down on prejudiced advocacy, such as promoting ideas of racial or sexual superiority, inherent biases, or group guilt.

Exceptions are made for student independent research and discussions about current laws and policy debates, ensuring not all topics are off-limits. Officials argue these measures maintain a focused and neutral educational environment.

As these changes take effect across the system, they will significantly impact how gender and identity topics are handled in Texas higher education, sparking national conversations on academic freedom.

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