Overview
- Attorney General Ken Paxton opened investigations into North East ISD, Dallas ISD and Manor ISD, following an earlier inquiry focused on Austin ISD.
- His office requested policies on leaving campus, attendance, security procedures, internal communications and any use of public funds tied to the protests.
- Paxton alleges districts failed to prevent instructional disruptions and to keep students safe, and he says employees who unlawfully facilitate protests will be held accountable.
- Manor ISD and NEISD said staff followed district rules and Texas Education Agency guidance, issued unexcused absences as required and will cooperate with document requests.
- As the probes widened, students in Austin held a Presidents Day protest downtown and marched to the Capitol, with organizers urging a peaceful demonstration monitored by adults and police.