More states are requiring public colleges to publish course syllabi and to justify curricular content, a push that proponents say boosts transparency while critics warn it invites politically‑driven targeting of faculty. Faculty groups report increased anxiety as campus leaders confront open‑records demands and legislated syllabi rules. The visibility requirement has practical implications for academic offices: compliance processes, redaction protocols and intellectual-property guidance must be put in place. In Texas and other systems, administrators are asking faculty to confirm that course materials are 'relevant' and 'necessary' ahead of new administrative review processes—raising questions about academic judgment and curricular autonomy. Institutions should establish clear policies that preserve academic freedom while meeting state disclosure requirements, and boards should oversee risk assessments that anticipate litigation or political pressure tied to mandated transparency measures.