Red state university sued by ex-professor fired over gender identity lesson

Fired after gender identity lesson, professor sues Texas A&M, arguing her free speech rights were violated

by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune
February 4, 2026

Months after Texas A&M fired a professor over a gender identity lesson, she is suing the university, alleging administrators knowingly violated her free speech and due process rights to appease political critics.

In a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Houston, former A&M lecturer Melissa McCoul added new details to how her firing unfolded.