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San Antonio Current · 2h

Texas leaders defend Black official after lawmaker’s public interrogation of DEI policies left her in tears

The topic was a budget request from a state agency. The exchange grew emotional when a lawmaker pressed for answers about a strategic plan that praises diversity.

Texas leaders defend head of state water board after lawmaker’s DEI questioning brings her to tears

L'Oreal Stepney was brought to tears Thursday during a tense exchange with Rep. Brian Harrison (R, Midlothian) over DEI considerations in the board’s hiring practices.

Chron on MSN · 17h

Texas lawmakers rally around Black official after intense DEI interrogation

Democrat and Republican lawmakers are defending Texas Water Development Board Chair L'Oreal Stepney after Texas Rep. Brian Harrison grilled her about diversity, equity and inclusion practices during a Texas House committee meeting.

KXAN Austin on MSN · 17h

Tense moment in Texas House committee over DEI policies leaves agency head in tears

A usually mundane House Appropriations Committee hearing became tense as a Republican lawmaker probed members of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), including two Black officials, about their hiring practices and accusing them of discrimination.

Texas Official Defends DEI Hiring Practices, Backed by Governor Abbott Amid Politically Charged Debate in Austin

Texas official confronted over DEI hiring practices, leading to a wider debate on race and respect in state politics.

FOX 7 Austin on MSN1d

L'Oreal Stepney: Gov. Abbott defends TWDB leader after accusations of DEI hiring practices

The BriefTexas Water Development Board Chair L'Oreal Stepney was brought to tears after accusations of race-based hiring ...

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Drainage projects prioritized: District seeks to address catastrophic flooding

Ten applications for drainage projects within Cameron County Drainage District No. 6 are on the Texas Water Development Board ...

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