SAN ANTONIO — A growing number of public employees across Texas are facing disciplinary action — including terminations and investigations — following social media posts related to the recent killing of Charlie Kirk.

This week, Comal County Emergency Services District No. 3 confirmed one of its firefighters was terminated after an internal investigation into an online post.

Meanwhile, Jourdanton ISD announced Friday it is investigating a teacher's social media activity involving Kirk and is addressing the matter "in accordance with district policy."

The disciplinary actions come amid heightened political tensions and renewed debate over the boundaries between free speech and professional conduct — particularly for public employees such as teachers and first responders.

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