The assassination of conservative Charlie Kirk last week has spawned Republican-led legislative efforts in Texas to study and issue reports on bias, discourse, and freedom of speech across the state's college campuses.

Why It Matters

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University on September 10 during his "American Comeback Tour." Tyler Robinson was arrested in connection with the murder, and according to Utah officials, is expected to be formally charged today.

The murder of Kirk and the manner in which it occurred has increased tensions of a polarized nation and resulted in broader questions about political violence, hate speech, freedom of speech, and lawmakers' roles in simmering the flames of division.

What To Know

On September 12, Texas House

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