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TX HB4349

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joanne Shofner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Texas public institutions of higher education from providing funding to student organizations that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives

  • Defines "diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative" as any initiative providing differential treatment or special benefits to individuals based on race, color, or ethnicity

  • 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

  • Allows aggrieved persons to file complaints with the Texas Attorney General, who may seek injunctive relief against non-compliant institutions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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