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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Eleanor Klibanoff

While praising Charlie Kirk’s commitment to free speech, Texas leaders move to punish students celebrating his death

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Abbott spoke about Texas’s response to screwworm as well as addressed California Governor Gavin Newsom's comments and actions regarding redistricting.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Austin. (Credit: Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribune)

Last week, as Texas State students gathered to mourn the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, another student began taunting them.

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