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October 11, 2017

Speaker Straus and Lt. Governor Patrick,

As you know, between legislative sessions the legislature has the opportunity to study important
issues facing our state in order to ascertain the most appropriate legislative means to address
these issues when the body returns.

I am aware that the formal deadline given by your offices for suggestions on interim charges was
October 2nd. However, in light of recent events, I am requesting an interim study on protecting
free speech on college campuses.

On Monday, October 9th, I was invited to speak to the Federalist Society at Texas Southern
University to give a legislative update to the students in the organization. Unfortunately, the
event was disrupted by Black Lives Matter protesters who sought to silence the voices of those
they disagree with. At one point a sitting Senator, Borris Miles, walked in with the University
President and declared that the event was unapproved. This statement contradicted all the
previous approval the administration has granted the student group who scheduled the event.

During the regular session, several bills were filed to protect the free speech of student groups,
including HB 2527, a bill I authored along with several of my colleagues. There are several
approaches the Legislature can take to protect the speech of students from out-of-control
administrations and students who dont believe in the first amendment. It is clear that some
action must be taken by the legislature to protect free speech rights on college campuses.

Thank you for your consideration and please feel free to contact me with any questions or
concerns you may have.

In Liberty,

Rep. Briscoe Cain

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