Texas State Student Expelled After Mocking Charlie Kirk’s Death as University Faces Curriculum Scrutiny

Texas State University has found itself at the center of controversy after a student mocked the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, prompting quick action from university leadership. The incident, coupled with ongoing concerns about certain course offerings, has sparked a wider debate over campus culture, free speech, and the influence of leftist ideology in higher education.

A video shared online earlier this month showed a Texas State student at a campus memorial for Charlie Kirk pretending to be shot and collapsing while saying, “I’m Charlie Kirk.” The act, widely condemned for mocking Kirk’s death, drew immediate backlash from elected officials and activists.

Shortly after the incident went viral, Governor Greg Abbott called on the university to expel the student, saying such behavior has no place on a public campus. University President Kelly Damphousse later confirmed the student is no longer enrolled at Texas State, calling the conduct “disturbing” and inconsistent with the university’s values.

The episode has raised larger concerns about what kind of culture is being fostered at Texas State via their curriculum. One example is the course LGBTQ+ Communication, listed in the school’s catalog, which focuses on how communication perpetuates discrimination and explores themes of “LGBTQ resistance” and “LGBTQ justice.” Texas State also offers a range of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies classes that emphasize activism, identity politics, and common DEI principles.

The mocking of Charlie Kirk’s assassination by a Texas State student has become more than a one-off incident; it has ignited a conversation about how curriculum and campus culture intersect. As the university defends its values and programs, families and lawmakers are demanding answers about whether higher education in Texas is fulfilling its mission to educate or straying into ideological indoctrination. In response, Texas Family Project is urging lawmakers and university leaders to increase oversight of curricula and ensure that taxpayer-funded institutions uphold standards of transparency and accountability so schools educate, not indoctrinate.

If you hear of or see insanity like this in your community, please notify us so we can amplify it. It takes all of us to ensure the indoctrination ends in Texas. Email info@texasfamilyproject.com with stories.