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Correction for This state agency was created to investigate Texas universities. How that works is a mystery.

by Sandra Santos, The Texas Tribune
April 3, 2026

<h1>Correction for This state agency was created to investigate Texas universities. How that works is a mystery.</h1>
<p class="byline">by Sandra Santos, The Texas Tribune <br />April 3, 2026</p>
<p>A previous version of this story incorrectly stated when a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion offices, programs and training at public colleges and universities was signed into law. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law in 2023 and it went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.</p>
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Correction for This state agency was created to investigate Texas universities. How that works is a mystery.

Sandra Santos, The Texas Tribune
April 3, 2026

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated when a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion offices, programs and training at public colleges and universities was signed into law. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law in 2023 and it went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

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A previous version of this story incorrectly stated when a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion offices, programs and training at public colleges and universities was signed into law. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law in 2023 and it went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Sandra SantosAfternoon/Evening News Editor

sandra.santos@texastribune.org

Sandra Santos joined the Tribune as afternoon/evening news editor in 2024. Before joining the Tribune, she worked at various news publications, including as an editor at the San Antonio Express-News, the... More by Sandra Santos

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Correction for This state agency was created to investigate Texas universities. How that works is a mystery.

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