Texas lawmakers created two committees examining free speech on college campuses in response to conservative activist Charlie Kirk ’s assassination, which sparked concerns about the erosion of civil discourse in the U.S.

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the formation of the House and Senate Select Committees on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education to “hono[r] the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk.” The new committees come after the Turning Point USA co-founder was fatally shot at Utah Valley University last week during one of his signature events debating students about a range of issues, including politics, religion, and family.

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