New restrictions at Texas Tech are changing what professors can teach

Nov 3, 2026 · Lucio Vasquez

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New restrictions at Texas Tech are changing what professors can teach

Paul Ingram, an associate professor of psychology at Texas Tech University, holds a sign expressing concern about the effect of new university policies on faculty during a campus protest in February 2026.

The rules have led to changes in course materials, prompted accusations of censorship and fueled pushback from faculty and students, including faculty departures, student protests and a federal lawsuit.

(Image credit: Michelle Waida)