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Professors are afraid to publicly speak out, system leaders left key questions unanswered and advocates worry for LGBTQ+ students’ mental health.

The Texas Tech University System chancellor directed the system’s schools to prohibit teaching that there are more than two genders, according to a memo sent to the system’s presidents late Thursday.

The Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System has unanimously approved Brandon Creighton as chancellor. Here's what they said.