Tarrant County College Trustee Laura Pritchett accused administrators of restricting transparency after controversy erupted over a professor who mocked the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
Kirk, the late founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a student Q&A at Utah Valley University on September 10. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, the assassination drew celebratory and hateful posts on social media, which critics widely condemned.
Shortly after the assassination, Tarrant County College English professor and former Dallas College instructor Martin Guerra-West posted on social media, “you reap what you sow,” a comment first highlighted by Libs of TikTok. The remarks drew backlash and calls for accountability, according to previous reporting by The Dallas Express.
It remains unclear whether Guerra-West continues teaching at the college, as administrators have not announced any disciplinary action.
Pritchett confirmed in a Facebook post that the matter was under review but said trustees faced restrictions from new rules the board adopted earlier this year.
“Transparency and accountability are foundational to good governance,” Pritchett told The Dallas Express. “On February 20, 2025, the Tarrant County College Board of Trustees voted 4–3 to amend policy BD (Local), requiring the concurrence of another Board member before an item can be placed on the agenda for public discussion. Previously, any individual Trustee could request an agenda item independently.”
Pritchett said she attempted both verbally and in writing to gain concurrence to place the professor’s conduct on the agenda but administrators rejected her method and offered no alternative.
“As a result, my ability to represent my district and the broader community was obstructed, and the voices of the people were effectively silenced,” Pritchett said. “Tarrant County College serves more than two million residents. If Trustees are unable to secure concurrence, the will of the people may go unheard. I remain steadfast in my belief that transparency and accountability must guide our actions as public servants.”
The Dallas Express reached out to Tarrant County College for comment but received no response. With the college declining to respond, the backlash over Guerra-West’s remarks — and how the board addresses transparency — remains unresolved.