Texas House
Select Committee
A select committee established to examine civil discourse, free speech policies, and the state of academic freedom on Texas college and university campuses.
Committee Leadership
Committee Composition
Committee Size
7 Members
Republicans
5
Democrats
2
Committee Partisan Split
5R – 2D
Committee Membership
Committee Jurisdiction
The committee shall have seven members, with jurisdiction over state policy and matters pertaining to:
- The encouragement of civil discourse and freedom of speech on, and protection from undue administrative censorship by, the state’s college campuses;
- The implementation of Senate Bill 37, 89th Regular Session, especially as it relates to civil discourse and freedom of speech free from undue administrative censorship; and
- Identification of measures to provide proper security and ensure the public’s safety for public and social gatherings on the state’s college campuses.
Committee Contact Information
Capitol Location
Capitol Extension, E2.106
Phone Number
(512) 463-0782
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