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TX HB5112

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shaheen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each public institution of higher education in Texas to adopt a policy prohibiting students and student organizations from engaging in antisemitism-motivated violence or speech intended to imminently incite violence or unlawful action against Jewish individuals or the Jewish community

  • Mandates institutions establish disciplinary sanctions for violations, including expulsion for students and disbanding of student organizations

  • Prohibits institutions from spending state-appropriated funds until their governing board submits an annual compliance certification report to the legislature and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

  • Applies to the 2025-2026 academic year, with the funding restriction provision taking effect for appropriations beginning September 1, 2026

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a policy prohibiting antisemitism at public institutions of higher education.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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