The Texas A&M University System has approved a series of policies that restrict faculty from advocating for topics related to race and gender ideology within classroom settings. A recent decision by the Board of Regents requires professors to obtain prior approval from the campus president for any course materials or discussions that advocate for race or gender issues. This move follows backlash from previous courses addressing gender identity, leading to a systematic tightening of academic freedom concerning these subjects. Critics, including the Texas chapter of the American Association of University Professors - American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT), have voiced concerns about the implications of these changes on academic expression and classroom dynamics.