September 2023 Community College Legal Update Newsletter

Notable decisions in this issue include:

• The U.S. Constitution First Amendment protects academic speech, but a university may balance that protection with its interest in making hiring decisions.
• Professor alleged sufficient facts to overcome summary judgment on his claim the university board of regents retaliated against him in violation of the U.S. Constitution First Amendment.
• The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted several emergency rules in response to statutory changes made by House Bill 8 during the 88th Legislative Session.