'Liberal school districts are aggressively pushing LGBTQ+ views on Texas Kids!' Paxton said Tuesday night on Twitter, where he announced his campaign against the district's 'immoral and illegal' Pride Week celebration, which began Monday.Īustin school officials fired back, accusing Paxton of launching a misguided attack designed to score political points at the expense of students. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused the Austin school district of breaking state law with Pride Week activities that he characterized as attempts to indoctrinate students with liberal attitudes on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Austin district has celebrated Pride Week for at least 14 years.Austin school officials have accused Paxton of launching an attack at the expense of students.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused the Austin school district of breaking state law with Pride Week activities.