How Republicans’ threats to tenure and diversity might undercut their own efforts to advance Texas’ universities

Nearly 40 protesters at the Texas Capitol rotunda on March 23 joined in chants against a proposed change in the Texas House's version of the state budget that would defund diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public universities. (Credit: Leila Saidane/The Texas Tribune)

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Ever since Gov. Greg Abbott set his eyes on the Governor’s Mansion nearly a decade ago, he’s been outspoken about wanting to see Texas’ public universities rise in national rankings.