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Over 100 TEACHERS in Texas will now have their teacher certification suspended and become ineligible to teach in Texas public schools after they endorsed Charlie Kirk's assassination or incited more violence.

More than 100 Texas teachers are under investigation by the Texas Education Agency for social media posts related to Charlie Kirk's assassination, with potential suspension of their teaching certifications and ineligibility to teach in Texas public schools.

Greg Abbott on X: "The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas teachers whose actions called for or incite violence following the Charlie Kirk assassination. Those educators—more than 100–will “have their teacher certification suspended and be ineligible to teach in a Texas public school.”" / X

Greg Abbott on X: "The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas teachers whose actions called for or incite violence following the Charlie Kirk assassination. Those educators—more than 100–will “have their teacher certification suspended and be ineligible to teach in a Texas public school.”" / X

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Verified September 15, 2025
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Multiple sources confirm that following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is investigating over 100 teachers whose social media posts allegedly called for or incited violence. Texas Governor Greg Abbott publicly stated that these educators could have their teaching certifications suspended and be barred from teaching in Texas public schools.x.comx.comGreg Abbott on X: "The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas teachers...mysanantonio.commysanantonio.comAbbott: Over 100 educators could be suspended for Charlie Kirk posts

The TEA is reviewing complaints related to inappropriate or reprehensible posts by teachers, as noted by the Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.ktre.comktre.comTexas education chief calls out teachers over inappropriate posts about Charlie...statesman.comstatesman.comTEA reviewing 180 complaints against Texas teachers for Charlie Kirk comments However, the exact number of teachers who have had their certifications officially suspended is not explicitly confirmed; rather, the investigations and potential disciplinary actions are ongoing. Some sources also highlight criticism from teacher organizations describing these investigations as a 'witch hunt'.

Additionally, similar disciplinary actions and investigations are reported in other states like Florida and New York but are separate from the Texas-specific claims.fox13news.comfox13news.comCharlie Kirk shooting: Florida teachers warned about social media posts in...foxnews.comfoxnews.comNew York teacher suspended after celebrating Charlie Kirk’s assassination: ‘Good...+1 more

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Greg Abbott on X: "The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas teachers...

x.com
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After Charlie Kirk's death, teachers and professors nationwide fired or...

nbcnews.com
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Texas education chief calls out teachers over inappropriate posts about Charlie...

ktre.com
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