More North Texas Students Walk Out as Abbott Threatens Consequences

More and more North Texas students are walking out of classes in protest of immigration enforcement as Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) threaten districts with consequences.

On Feb. 3, TEA officials released guidance outlining penalties for teachers, schools and districts who “facilitate walkouts” after Abbott called for an investigation into Austin ISD after protests at 14 Austin ISD district campuses.

Approximately 100 Haltom City High School students walked out of classrooms around 10 a.m. the next day…

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