Attorney General Paxton Launches Investigations Into Three Texas School Districts Over Students Protesting ICE
Alejandra Martinez, Texas Tribune, February 16, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into three school districts over student protests against immigration enforcement, alleging that school officials failed to ensure student safety and minimize classroom disruptions.
The move, announced Monday, targets North East Independent School District in San Antonio, Dallas Independent School District and Manor Independent School District, following a similar inquiry into the Austin Independent School District. Paxton said his office is also examining claims that administrators and faculty helped organize the demonstrations.
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As part of the latest probe, Paxton is seeking records from the three districts on student leave policies, excused absences, security procedures, internal communications about the protests and the use of public funds. His office will also review whether any laws were violated.
The districts are among the biggest in Texas: Dallas ISD has the state’s second-largest student population, behind only Houston ISD, while North East ISD is the second-largest in the San Antonio area, after Northside ISD.
