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Tense moment in Texas House committee over DEI policies leaves agency head in tears

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AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- A usually mundane House Appropriations Committee hearing became tense as a Republican lawmaker probed members of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), including two Black officials, about their hiring practices and accusing them of discrimination. L'Oreal Stepney, the chair of the TWDB, was there to present the agency's financial request for the upcoming biennium but was ultimately left in tears during her testimony over …

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KXAN

Tense moment in Texas House committee over DEI policies leaves agency head in tears

3 days ago·Austin, United States

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Houston Chronicle

Texas lawmakers defend Black official after fiery exchange over DEI practices

Texas lawmakers are banding across the aisle after Texas Rep. Brian Harrison's targeted questioning made an expert testifier cry during a committee hearing.

3 days ago·Houston, United States

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WFAA 8abc

Texas leaders defend Black official after lawmaker’s public interrogation of DEI policies left her in tears

The topic was a budget request from a state agency. The exchange grew emotional when a lawmaker pressed for answers about a strategic plan that praises diversity.

3 days ago·Dallas, United States

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The Texas Tribune

Texas leaders defend Black official after lawmaker’s public interroga…

The topic was a budget request from a state agency. The exchange grew emotional when a lawmaker pressed for answers about a strategic plan that praises diversity.

3 days ago·Austin, United States

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Texas Scorecard

Lawmaker Confronts State Agency on DEI, Democrat Chair Melts Down

Speaker Dustin Burrows quickly weighed in, issuing a statement suggesting Harrison’s questioning had crossed a line. The post Lawmaker Confronts State Agency on DEI, Democrat Chair Melts Down appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

3 days ago

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KJAN

Board of Regents president responds to lawmaker’s DEI concerns

(Radio Iowa) – The President of the Board of Regents is responding to questions by lawmakers about whether the state schools have done enough enough to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. President Sherry Bates made a statement during the Board’s meeting Thursday. “We are all aware, D-E-I has been a central focus during the last two summers and legislative sessions. While we have made significant progress, we need to complete the…

4 days ago

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