How One Texas Lawmaker Is Weaponizing Social Media to Eradicate LGBTQ+ Curriculum

How one Texas lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+ curriculum

The state rep. has been on a crusade against Texas universities, scouring course catalogs and university websites for examples of “gender ideology” or LGBTQ+ curriculum.

Harrison vs. higher ed: How one lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+ curriculum

By Kate McGee and Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Oct. 14, 2025 “Harrison vs. higher ed: How one lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+ curriculum” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…

Harrison vs. higher ed: How one lawmaker is weaponizing social media …

State Rep. Brian Harrison has been on a crusade against Texas universities, scouring course catalogs and university websites for examples of “gender ideology” or LGBTQ+ curriculum, and riling up his X followers about “liberal indoctrination” on campuses.