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Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission

Governor Abbott HRW Proclamation

Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation for Holocaust Remembrance Week. To view it~

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Holocaust Remembrance Week

The 7th Annual Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week will take place January 26-30, 2026.

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Holocaust Remembrance Week Brings Lessons of History to Texas Classrooms

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IHRA definition adopted into Texas Education Code for K-16

SB 326 was signed by Governor Abbott on May 20.

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2024 Study on Antisemitism in Texas

The THGAAC submitted its second Study on Antisemitism in Texas, as required under House Bill 3257.

2024 Antisemitism Report

Holocaust Remembrance Week Survey Report

The THGAAC has collaborated with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to conduct a statewide survey of educators regarding their awareness of and participation in Holocaust Remembrance Week (HRW).

HRW Report

Working Definition of Antisemitism (from IHRA)

Texas adopted the IHRA definition as part of HB3257, legislation that established the THGAAC.

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Our Mission

To combat and confront hatred, prejudice, and indifference by educating all Texans about the Holocaust and other genocides in an effort to dismantle antisemitism and prevent such future atrocities

Texas will always support Israel and the Jewish people and I thank THGAAC for swiftly answering my call to research ways we can continue to combat antisemitism across our state said Governor G 3

“The commission’s bill on academic boycotts is what the UT system is relying on. Your work was incredibly preemptive.“       

            ~ Senator Phil King

THGAAC: At a Glance

Learn more about the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission’s history, mission, and successes in this one-page overview that can be downloaded and shared.

Confronting Antisemitism in Texas

Antisemitic incidents are on the rise. Learn about how to respond to antisemitism based on the location and circumstances of the threat.

Friends of the THGAAC

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Calendar Highlights

The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission actively develops, hosts, and promotes programs related to Holocaust, genocide, and antisemitism education. The THGAAC partners with institutions within and outside of Texas to make Holocaust, genocide, and antisemitism education resources available to the public.

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