San Antonio, Texas, October 10, 2025
News Summary
The Texas Education Agency is investigating more than 350 complaints against school district staff regarding inappropriate comments related to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The investigations involve 124 districts, including several in the San Antonio area. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath has noted that some comments are ‘reprehensible,’ and may lead to suspensions of teaching certifications for those found violating the Educator’s Code of Ethics. The Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers has criticized the investigations as politically motivated.
San Antonio, Texas – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is currently conducting investigations into more than 350 complaints against educators and school district staff related to comments made regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA. This investigation spans across 124 school districts throughout the state.
In the San Antonio area specifically, multiple school districts are under investigation, including Northside Independent School District (NISD), North East Independent School District (NEISD), San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), Comal Independent School District, Edgewood Independent School District, Lackland Independent School District, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District, Seguin Independent School District, Pearsall Independent School District, Jourdanton Independent School District, and Eagle Pass Independent School District.
The TEA clarified that the over 350 complaints do not correlate to the number of individuals involved, as many complaints pertain to the same staff member. For instance, NISD has reported four separate incidents to the TEA, which include cases against three teachers and one substitute teacher for potential violations of the Educator’s Code of Ethics. NEISD has acknowledged one employee’s social media post that was reported to the TEA, while SAISD did not respond to requests for comment on ongoing investigations.
The origins of these complaints stem from social media posts made after Kirk was shot and killed during a school event in Utah last month. In response to these posts, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath has instructed district superintendents to report any educators who share inappropriate content related to Kirk’s death. Morath has labeled some social media comments as “reprehensible,” and has noted that free speech does not extend to promoting violence against individuals with differing viewpoints.
Complaints against educators can be submitted by anyone, including district officials and community members. In a notable instance, the Jourdanton ISD board made the decision to terminate a teacher over a social media post related to Kirk, arguing that the post contradicted the values of the district. Additionally, Morath has indicated plans to recommend suspensions of teaching certifications for educators found to have disseminated “vile content” on social media, which would render them ineligible to teach in Texas public schools.
The Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers has publicly denounced these investigations as politically motivated, referring to them as a “witch hunt” aimed at educators sharing their personal views online. The TEA has stated that it will inform school districts if any complaint has sufficient evidence to warrant a formal investigation and potential sanctions.
At present, all cases are undergoing preliminary reviews, and no formal determinations have yet been made regarding the complaints filed against educators throughout Texas.
FAQ
What is the Texas Education Agency investigating?
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is investigating more than 350 complaints against educators and school district staff regarding comments made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
Which school districts in the San Antonio area are under investigation?
The school districts under investigation in the San Antonio area include Northside ISD (NISD), North East ISD (NEISD), San Antonio ISD (SAISD), Comal ISD, Edgewood ISD, Lackland ISD, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, Seguin ISD, Pearsall ISD, Jourdanton ISD, and Eagle Pass ISD.
What kind of comments are being investigated?
The comments being investigated are social media posts made after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a school event in Utah last month.
What actions might the TEA take regarding these complaints?
The TEA plans to recommend suspensions of teaching certifications for those found to have shared “vile content” on social media, which would make them ineligible to teach in Texas public schools.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Investigated Complaints | Over 350 complaints against educators and school district staff |
| Districts Involved | 124 school districts across Texas, including multiple in San Antonio |
| Nature of Complaints | Comments on social media following the assassination of Charlie Kirk |
| TEA Actions | Pending investigations and potential recommendations for suspensions |
| Response from Educators’ Union | Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers condemns investigations as politically motivated |
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