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Texas State University professor reinstated by court after being fired for “inciting violence”

Thomas Alter, who was fired for comments he made during an online socialist conference, won’t be allowed to teach but will be reinstated with pay, the university said.

Thomas Alter delivers speaks at a rally calling for him to be reinstated in downtown San Marcos on Sept. 25, 2025. The Texas State University professor was fired by the university for remarks he made at a virtual conference put on by a socialist group.

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