Texas Tech University officials have condemned the “racially charged” texts that were leaked by a Twitter page called Texas Tech students.
The texts, appearing in a GroupMe group chat called “Frat Chat”, showed texts suggesting that “death” was the “only solution” when it comes to immigration in the United States.
Another text said “I’ve met ranchers that kill illegals and bury them under cattle graves along the border.”
Texas Tech has called the texts “racially charged” and “abhorrent”.
You can read Texas Tech University’s full statement here:
“The messages shared on social media are abhorrent and strongly condemned. University officials are investigating this matter. Texas Tech University is proud of the inclusivity and rich cultures that make up our community. These insensitive and racially charged messages do not reflect the core values of the institution.”
Texas Tech’s Interfraternity Council also released a full Statement on Twitter:
“Today, on Thursday, June 21, the Texas Tech Interfraternity Council was made aware of a student discussion shared on social media involving a member of the IFC community. The worlds and ideas expressed in these messages do not represent the ideals and value of the IFC and Texas Tech University. this rephrehensible langauge has no place within our organizations, school, or society.
Texas Tech has a roboust and proud community of fraternity and sorority members who exemplify what community should mean. The Messages shared are not a relfection of the spirit and engery that surrounds so much of Greek life at Texas Tech. The Interfraternity Council is committed to making sure that a thorough investigation into these comments is conducted and that those responsible are hend accountable.”