The Texas House has approved a controversial bill aiming to give political appointees more control over university courses and hiring practices, raising concerns about the future of humanities degrees amid a push for job preparation. This legislation, known as SB 37, seeks to reform higher education by empowering boards to review core curriculum and faculty governance, a move critics argue could lead to academic indoctrination and diminish intellectual diversity. As lawmakers advance this initiative, discussions continue about its implications for universities statewide.