by Luis Miguel, The New American:
Texas banned DEI. But now conservatives in the Lone Star State are discovering that prohibiting Marxism in public institutions is only the first step; the challenge is implementing such a policy after the leftist rot has already become deeply rooted.
As Fox News reports, in response to a state law prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on college campuses, Texas A&M University awarded the department head a salary increase before transferring her and other staff members to different departments. This move has raised concerns that universities in Texas are trying to deepen the integration of the contentious practice despite the legal restrictions.
In June 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott enacted a law, SB 17, prohibiting DEI programs on college campuses. Subsequently, documents obtained by Fox News Digital revealed that Texas A&M University reassigned several DEI employees to different departments. Among them was the vice president of the program, who received a 10 percent salary increase, a new role, and a nine-month paid leave.