Record vs. Reality¶
"Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants." — Louis D. Brandeis
This page, maintained by Kevin Bass, Ph.D., highlights specific instances where the official institutional narrative contradicts the documented evidence. Each claim is backed by primary source exhibits available in the Case Hub. For the author's background and credentials, see the Press Kit.
| Institutional Stance (Official Record) | Documented Reality & Evidence |
|---|---|
| "The hearing record is complete and accurate." | The record appears to be missing key segments. Multiple requests for the raw recording file and metadata have not yielded a verified, unedited copy of the proceeding. See Right to Respond (DOC-20251007-004) |
| "All relevant documents have been preserved." | Preservation notices were ignored or delayed. Despite a formal legal preservation notice served on October 6, 2025, subsequent internal communications suggest a lack of immediate compliance. See Preservation Notice (DOC-20251006-001) |
| "The dismissal followed standard procedure." | Deviations from policy are evident. The timeline shows gaps in notification and deviations from the standard appeals process rights guaranteed to students. View Visual Timeline |
| "Transparency is a priority." | Escalation was required to force compliance. Basic records requests were not fulfilled voluntarily, requiring referral to the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division. See AG Referral (DOC-20251009-003) |
Analysis of Discrepancies¶
These documented discrepancies indicate systemic issues with record preservation. The absence of metadata and the specific nature of missing records suggests gaps in the institution's data retention practices regarding adverse records.
The "Rolling Window" Issue¶
One of the key contentions is the "rolling window" of data availability. By delaying responses to preservation notices, institutions can allow relevant data (like server logs or temporary backups) to "age out" of existence.
- Action Taken: On October 9, 2025, a specific request was made to preserve these rolling artifacts.
- Exhibit: Rolling Window Communications Request