Accuracy in Media investigation prompts attorney general probe into Dallas ISD
April 1, 2025
Telling on teachers may have once been frowned upon by classmates—but telling on school administrators who violate state law is a civic duty. And that’s exactly what is happening in Texas, thanks to Accuracy in Media’s work.
Following a series of undercover investigations by Accuracy in Media, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an official inquiry into the Dallas Independent School District. The investigation centers on whether the district is violating state law by allowing transgender student-athletes to compete in girls’ sports and by possibly encouraging students to alter birth certificates to bypass legal restrictions.
“Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has formally requested to question officials with the Dallas Independent School District as part of an investigation into whether the district is violating state law by allowing transgender teen athletes to compete in girls’ sports — and possibly encouraging students to change their birth certificates to do so.”
This probe is a direct response to evidence uncovered by Accuracy in Media, whose investigative journalists exposed Dallas ISD officials discussing how to circumvent Texas’ “Save Women’s Sports Act.” The footage, along with similar investigations in other districts, revealed a troubling pattern: school bureaucracies acting in defiance of laws passed by elected legislators and supported by the public.
The issue here goes beyond sports. It strikes at the heart of democratic governance. In a democracy, the people vote for lawmakers who pass legislation on their behalf. But when unelected school officials deliberately ignore those laws, the question becomes: who really governs—elected representatives or unaccountable bureaucrats?
The laws in question were passed to preserve fairness in girls’ sports. Without them, biological differences could erase opportunities for female athletes. But the real story behind AIM’s investigation is not just about athletics—it’s about the rule of law.
When administrators flout legislation they don’t agree with, it undermines the democratic process. Parents and taxpayers have the right to expect that public servants will follow the law—not bend it in service of personal ideology.
Accuracy in Media’s investigations have brought these violations to light. Now, Texas’ top law enforcement official is stepping in. This is a clear and measurable win for AIM, for the public, and for those who believe the law should apply to everyone—especially those entrusted with educating the next generation.
Exposing wrongdoing matters. So does accountability. AIM is committed to continuing this work—because when school officials break the law, it’s not just a local issue. It’s a threat to the democratic process itself.