(Texas Tribune) — State Sen. Brandon Creighton, the architect of major higher education reforms that banned diversity programs, limited faculty influence and tightened rules on campus protests, is poised to become the next chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.

The Texas Tech Board of Regents unanimously voted Thursday to name Creighton the sole finalist for the position.

"He's known and proven to be a respected leader, and his experience leading major legislation efforts, I believe, has prepared him to take on this important role, and I'm confident he will bring that same vision and determination to the system," board member Arcilia Acosta said.

From the Senate floor late Wednesday, Creighton's colleagues in the upper chamber congratulated him on his legislative tenure and the

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