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TX SB1069

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mayes Middleton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the president of a public institution of higher education to investigate any allegation that a professor or instructor discriminated against a student on the basis of religion

  • Mandates termination of the professor's or instructor's employment if the president determines religious discrimination occurred, while requiring appropriate due process during the investigation

  • Places the academic department of a terminated faculty member under conservatorship of the president's office for a minimum of 90 days following a discrimination finding

  • Grants the president authority during conservatorship to investigate further discrimination risks, require department policy changes, and take any necessary action to prevent future religious discrimination

  • Applies to allegations submitted on or after September 1, 2025, including for conduct that occurred before the effective date

Legislative Description

Relating to the procedure for resolving allegations of religious discrimination against a student at a public institution of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-162/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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