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TX HB5112
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Shaheen
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AI Summary
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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
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Mandates institutions establish disciplinary sanctions for violations, including expulsion for students and disbanding of student organizations
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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
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Applies to the 2025-2026 academic year, with the funding restriction provision taking effect for appropriations beginning September 1, 2026
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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