After college students protested Israel-Hamas war, Texas Senate votes…

After college students protested Israel-Hamas war, Texas Senate votes…

Sen. Brandon Creighton says the bill will prevent disruption. Critics say it walks back conservative lawmakers' previous pledge to protect campus free speech.

After college students protested Israel-Hamas war, Texas Senate votes to restrict time, place and manner of future events - Open Campus

The Texas Senate on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a bill that would restrict protesting on college campuses in reaction to the pro-Palestinian demonstrations last year. The bill’s author, Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, said he wants to prevent disruption and unsafe behavior, but opponents have said it contradicts the Legislature’s previous commitment to campus free speech, championed by conservative lawmakers six years ago. Senate Bi…