Series Of Texas Bills Aim To Curb Sexual Violence On College Campuses

 Two of the bills filed Tuesday by Kirk Watson to address weaknesses in how the law and institutions of higher education interpret consent for sexual activity: SB 967: Closes several loopholes in the Penal Code’s definition of “consent” for sexual assault and...

'Baylor Bill' Takes On Campus Sexual Assault Reporting

The sexual assault scandal that’s plagued Baylor University this past year has led one state lawmaker to file legislation that would attempt to increase transparency. The so-called “Baylor Bill” would require Texas colleges and universities to put in...

Stick Figure "Rape Victims" Pop Up At Baylor After Latest Lawsuit

  Dozens of painted stick figures popped up on Baylor’s campus Monday morning following the latest federal lawsuit filed against the university. The suit, which went public on Friday, claimed the football program’s “rape culture” was responsible for 52 rapes...

Confirmation Of Betsy DeVos Could Lead To More Baylors

    On Friday, a woman identified only as “Elizabeth Doe” filed a lawsuit against the university in federal court, in which she alleges she was gang-raped by two Baylor Football players in spring 2013. In her complaint, Doe alleges that more than 30 Baylor...