Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into whether the University of North Texas is continuing to teach lessons associated with diversity, equity and inclusion, which were banned by the state in 2024.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board office of the Ombudsman has opened a new website where people can report alleged violations of state law in colleges and universities.

The City of Dallas is reviewing programs to comply with President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

The future of a graduate student resource center at UTA is in question after the federal government cut a grant program for schools that serve a large number of Hispanic students.

If the council votes for the suspension and the amendment, the city will follow other North Texas city governments in protecting its federal funding.

Dubbed a “parent rights” bills, Senate Bill 12 bans DEI programs in K-12 schools — and prohibits clubs LGBTQ+ students say are vital resources.

Tuesday was the first day of school for many North Texan students. School districts not only welcomed new students, they’re also managing new laws, from a bill ending DEI policies to another calling for parent-populated library book councils.

A split Fort Worth City Council voted Tuesday night to suspend diversity, equity and inclusion-related initiatives in an effort to comply with requirements of the Trump administration and protect millions of dollars the city receives in federal grants.

The Dallas City Council unanimously authorized the city manager to review programs to ensure they comply with President Donald Trump's executive order targeting DEI.

City staff said a vote to adopt the resolution would have made Fort Worth comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order to end DEI initiatives in local government or risk losing federal financial assistance.

Fort Worth City Council members will vote June 24 on a resolution to suspend the city’s diversity and inclusion department.

Trustees will discuss changes to accommodate Senate Bill 12, which would ban Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program in K-12 schools. Proposed new wording could lead to “robust” discussions.