Texas State University professor fired again after court revoked initial firing over 'inciting violence'

(The Texas Tribune) -- A Texas State University professor has again been fired after a court had reinstated him following his initial termination over an allegation that he incited violence.

Thomas Alter was first fired on Sept. 10 after a video circulated on social media showing him talking about political organization at an online socialist conference, which university administration said amounted to “advocat[ing] for inciting violence.” Alter, whose tenure officially began on Sept. 1, subsequently sued the university, alleging they violated due process by dismissing him abruptly.

Two weeks later, a Hays County district judge granted an injunction that allowed Alter to be reinstated. The university had said it would review Alter’s case through its standard faculty investigative process