The University of Houston’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences circulated a three‑page memo asking faculty to affirm statements that classes will not "indoctrinate" students and that instruction will promote critical thinking—language tied to compliance with Texas’ Senate Bill 37. President Renu Khator’s office framed the move as a reaffirmation of academic purpose, while faculty accused administrators of overreach and proposed "conscientious‑objector" responses. The dean said the form aims to document compliance; critics argue it blurs legal obligations and chills academic freedom. The dispute highlights tighter state oversight of classroom content in several jurisdictions and the growing role of faculty governance and unions in pushing back on top‑down compliance measures.