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Texas college watchdog received nearly 70 complaints, opened one investigation, records show
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
A new state office received 69 complaints about Texas universities, including allegations of banned DEI initiatives, restrictions on conservative speech and interference in academic affairs. All but one complaint was closed without investigation, records obtained by The Texas Tribune show. The Of...
Key takeaway All but one complaint was closed without investigation, records obtained by The Texas Tribune show.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The low number of investigations opened by the Office of the Ombudsman raises questions about the effectiveness of this new state office in addressing concerns about Texas universities. Given the significant number of complaints received, the fact that only one investigation was launched suggests that the office may be setting a high bar for what constitutes a worthy complaint. This could have implications for students, faculty, and staff in San Antonio 's own institutions of higher education, who may be hesitant to come forward with concerns if they feel they will not be taken seriously. As the office continues to receive complaints, it will be worth watching to see how it balances the need to investigate legitimate concerns with the need to avoid unnecessary interference in academic affairs. The outcome of the single investigation that was opened will also be closely watched, as it may set a precedent for how the office handles future complaints.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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