Texas A&M, drag shows and LGBTQ student group

Why a Texas A&M University student group is suing administrators over drag show ban
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and student group are accusing TAMU administrators of viewpoint discrimination, prior restraint.
LGBTQ group at Texas A&M sues system leaders over drag show ban
The Queer Empowerment Council at Texas A&M University sued the Board of Regents, Chancellor John Sharp and university President Mark Welsh III.
FIRE Files First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging Texas A&M Drag Show Ban
Texas A&M's Board of Regents voted to ban drag shows on the grounds that they objectify women and promote "gender ideology."
FIRE, LGBTQ Student Group Sue Texas A&M Over Drag Show Ban
The state land-grant university system’s Board of Regents voted Friday to ban drag shows, saying that they are “offensive” and “demeaning” to women. The vote came just weeks before an annual student-run drag show, known as Draggieland, was set to be hosted on the system’s main campus in College Station.
Texas A&M University System bans on-campus drag performances
The school system’s board of regents passed a resolution on Friday citing President Donald Trump’s executive order recognizing only male and female sexes.
Texas A&M System bans drag shows from its universities
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Friday passed a resolution banning all drag performances from taking place on its 11 university campuses.
LGBTQ+ student group sues Texas A&M to restore drag show event
A LGBTQ student group has filed a federal lawsuit to block a Texas A&M University policy prohibiting drag show events from happening on campus. The Queer Empowerment Council, a coalition of student organizations at Texas A&M,
Student group challenges Texas A&M drag ban
Texas A&M’s Board of Regents voted almost unanimously late last month in favor of a resolution that states drag events are inconsistent with the system’s “mission and core values."
Students Plan ‘Day of Drag’ To Protest Texas A&M’s Ban on Drag Shows and ‘Draggieland’
A student group at Texas A&M University, the Queer Empowerment Council, is organizing a “Day of Drag” protest on March 6, and encouraging students to dress in drag after the university banned drag shows on all of its 11 campuses.
Here's what UT, Texas A&M said about funding, DEI-ban in first House education hearing
House Higher Education Committee chair says university research and workforce are priorities. Expanding DEI ban not crucial ...
Texas A&M System Regents' drag show ban facing federal free speech lawsuit
The Texas A&M Board of Regents' decision to ban drag shows on system campuses is now facing a federal lawsuit.
Texas A&M University receives clean audit as state continues DEI crackdown
The Texas A&M University flagship emerged from a state audit with no violations related to Texas' ban on diversity, equity ...
Texas senators threaten no new university funding until schools fully comply with DEI ban
The senators' letter to Texas boards of regents comes after requests to restore $400 million in universities funds that are ...
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Pride Community Center, Inc. slams Texas A&M's drag event ban
The Pride Community Center, Inc. has expressed strong opposition to the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents' ...
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Black History Month: From a Small Town to Leading a University System
William “Bill” Mahomes, Jr. never envisioned his post-high school journey would lead him from a student at Texas A&M ...
Texas A&M System bans drag shows at its 11 institutions, citing Trump, Abbott directives
The news comes at a time when LGBTQ students are still reeling from SB 17 (anti-DEI bill) and when 148 anti-LGBTQ bills have ...
Abilene native emerges as candidate for Texas A&M chancellor
An Abilene native announced plans to retire as in July but now his name has been linked to a leadership role at his alma ...