Texas Southern audit finds could cause loss of independence

A recent state audit has put Texas Southern University under intense scrutiny , alleging widespread mismanagement of funds and raising questions about the school’s financial oversight. The findings have sparked growing concern among alumni, lawmakers, and higher education leaders about the future of Texas Southern’s independence as one of the nation’s largest HBCUs. As calls for accountability intensify, the audit’s revelations have reignited long-standing debates about governance, transparency, and the challenges HBCUs face in maintaining autonomy while ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Texas Southern is the only independent public university outside of any Texas university system. The university’s independence has been something alumni have been advocating for for years. But the way thi