Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Plano Independent School District (PISD) following reports that district officials permitted and facilitated antisemitic activity on campus.
According to the Attorney General’s Office, reports allege that PISD students were exposed to biased materials advancing a pro-Palestinian worldview, and that school administrators granted excused absences to students who participated in pro-Palestinian walkouts—effectively sanctioning the demonstrations as school-sponsored anti-Israel events.
“The reports regarding antisemitic activity in Plano ISD schools are alarming and must be swiftly and aggressively addressed,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Any teacher or administrator that has facilitated or supported radical anti-Israel rhetoric in our schools should be fired immediately. I stand in solidarity with our Jewish community, and we will continue to do everything in our power to root out antisemitism in all its forms.”
As part of the inquiry, Paxton sent a formal letter to PISD Superintendent Theresa Williams requesting a broad set of records, including:
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The district’s official policies on student walkouts
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Documentation related to alleged anti-Israel curriculum or instructional materials
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Records of disciplinary actions taken against teachers, staff, or students for antisemitic conduct
In the letter, Paxton underscored the urgency of addressing these concerns:
“As we approach the two-year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attack in Israel, it is crucial that PISD take all necessary steps to combat antisemitism and appropriately discipline teachers, staff, and students that act in contravention to state law and PISD policy.”
The investigation is ongoing, and the Attorney General’s Office has signaled that any substantiated violations could lead to disciplinary action or further legal measures.
