FOX 7 Discussion: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick vs University of Texas faculty

FOX 7 Discussion: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick vs UT faculty

Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said during the next legislative session he will move to revoke tenure or professors who teach critical race theory. Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a FOX 7 Discussion.

AUSTIN, Texas - Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said during the next legislative session he will move to revoke tenure or professors who teach critical race theory.

UT Austin President Jay Hartzell responded Monday saying, "Removing tenure would ultimately hurt teachers and students." He added, "…Some might argue that the occasional mistake is made when granting tenure, but the ongoing excellence of UT faculty suggests those issues are rate."

Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey talked about the topic with FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren.

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