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TX SB1909

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Creighton

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Origin

Senate

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 of students or disbanding of student organizations

  • Defines "antisemitism" by reference to Section 448.001, Government Code, including examples specified in that definition

  • Prohibits institutions from spending appropriated state funds until their governing board certifies compliance to the legislature and 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

Legislative Description

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

State Finances

Last Action

No action taken in committee

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-163/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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