Executive Summary¶
The Bottom Line
Kevin Bass was dismissed from TTUHSC medical school for 'unprofessional conduct.' He has filed a federal lawsuit asserting seven claims against eleven defendants, supported by a 92-page evidence appendix. The institution's own emails — obtained through FERPA inspection — form the core of the case.
The Case in 30 Seconds¶
Kevin Bass is a Ph.D. scientist who was enrolled in TTUHSC's MD/PhD program. After he gained national attention for criticizing pandemic policies in Newsweek and the New York Post, the university initiated disciplinary proceedings.
On December 11, 2023, he was dismissed.
The university claims this was a standard disciplinary action. Kevin Bass claims the process was a sham: 1. The hearing violated due process. 2. The official report contains fabricated or distorted claims. 3. The university refuses to release the recording that would prove these discrepancies.
The Smoking Guns¶
This isn't just a "he-said, she-said." The dispute centers on concrete, verifiable records.
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The Disputed Hearing
The official report cites specific statements to justify the dismissal. Kevin Bass says those statements never happened or are taken wildly out of context.
The Proof: The university has refused to release the hearing recording, despite federal laws (FERPA) granting students access to their own records.
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The Withheld Records
In October 2025, Kevin Bass served a legal preservation notice and requested his full file. The university's response? Delays, excessive cost estimates, and a "viewing only" policy that prohibits making copies.
The Question: If the dismissal was standard, why hide the paperwork?
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The Procedural Breaches
The university's own timeline shows deviations from standard student rights. When Kevin Bass requested a name-clearing hearing in October 2025, the deadline passed with silence.
The Pattern: A consistent refusal to engage in standard due process.
What Is Being Asked?¶
A federal lawsuit has been filed. The complaint and response to the motion to dismiss are available for download. The core requests remain:
- Release the Recording: The unedited video/audio of the December 11, 2023 hearing.
- Correct the Record: Amend the official file where it contradicts the recording.
- Grant a Fair Hearing: A new proceeding before a neutral decision-maker.
- Accountability: The complaint names eleven defendants in their individual and/or official capacities.
Current Status¶
| Track | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Lawsuit | Active | Bass v. TTUHSC, No. 5:25-cv-00244-H-BV (N.D. Tex.). TAC and Response to MTD filed Feb 2026. |
| Public Records (TPIA) | Stalled | Escalated to Texas Attorney General due to delays and costs. |
| Student Records (FERPA) | Blocked | Complaint filed with U.S. Dept. of Education over access denial. |
| Due Process | In Litigation | Claims now asserted in federal court. |
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Why This Matters
"The integrity of the record is the foundation of due process. If an institution can alter the official history of a proceeding and then hide the evidence, no student is safe."