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TX HB4349
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joanne Shofner
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Texas public institutions of higher education from providing funding to student organizations that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
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Defines "diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative" as any initiative providing differential treatment or special benefits to individuals based on race, color, or ethnicity
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Student organizations lose funding eligibility if they adopt DEI-based policies, hold DEI-related programs or events, have officers dedicated to DEI promotion, or otherwise promote DEI initiatives
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Allows aggrieved persons to file complaints with the Texas Attorney General, who may seek injunctive relief against non-compliant institutions
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Takes effect for the 2025-2026 academic year, with immediate effect upon two-thirds legislative vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from providing funding to a student organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Higher Education
4/1/2025