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Texas Tech Chancellor Bans LGBTQ+ Content, Enforces Two-Sex Rule

4/24/2026

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Chancellor Brandon Creighton issued a memo banning LGBTQ+ discussion in courses and graduate research at Texas Tech.
The memo requires alternate textbooks for LGBTQ+ content, eliminates programs on sexual orientation or gender identity, and orders provost reports by June 15 2026.
After June 15 2026 admissions freeze, current students may finish via teach-out.
The policy enforces a “Two Human Sexes Requirement,” bans gender-fluid teaching, and employs AI to audit courses.

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Chancellor Brandon Creighton issued a memo banning LGBTQ+ discussion in courses and graduate research at Texas Tech.
The memo requires alternate textbooks for LGBTQ+ content, eliminates programs on sexual orientation or gender identity, and orders provost reports by June 15 2026.
After June 15 2026 admissions freeze, current students may finish via teach-out.
The policy enforces a “Two Human Sexes Requirement,” bans gender-fluid teaching, and employs AI to audit courses.