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A group of faculty standing in front of two doors, one closed and one open.
A group of faculty standing in front of two doors, one closed and one open.

Texas University Boards Abolish Faculty Senates, Create Toothless Councils

August 22, 2025

Two Houston professors have responded to Texas lawmakers’ assault on independent faculty governance by creating their own faux faculty senate.

Jane Batten smiles at the camera while wearing a green jacket and yellow scarf.
Jane Batten smiles at the camera while wearing a green jacket and yellow scarf.
A photo illustration of the scales of justice
A photo illustration of the scales of justice