On Thursday, the Texas Longhorns fired head coach Chris Beard for cause following his December felony arrest for domestic violence.
“The University of Texas at Austin is terminating your employment, effective January 5, 2023, pursuant to Section 7(A)(12) of your employment contract. Suspension or Termination by the University for Cause,” said a letter sent to Beard by the school. “As noted in your employment contract, all obligations of the University to make further payment or provide any other consideration will cease as of January 5, 2023.”
The decision to terminate Beard for cause came after back-and-forth communications between Perry Minton, Beard’s lawyer, and James Davis, the Texas vice president for legal affairs.