Texas Cracks Down on Teacher Complaints After Charlie Kirk's Death | Texas Political Spotlight
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Texas is cracking down on nearly 180 complaints against teachers accused of inappropriate online comments after activist Charlie Kirk’s death, igniting a fight between free speech advocates and state leaders. At the same time, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s decision not to seek reelection sets up a major political shakeup in Texas’ largest county.
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