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TX SB306

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Charles Perry

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public institutions of higher education from taking action against student organizations based on requirements that leaders or members affirm the organization's sincerely held beliefs, comply with standards of conduct, or further the organization's mission

  • Allows persons or student organizations to sue institutions within one year of an alleged violation, seeking declaratory judgment or injunctive relief to prevent further violations

  • Establishes that each day a violating policy remains in effect constitutes a separate violation for purposes of the one-year limitation period

  • Permits individuals or organizations to raise violations of these protections as a defense or counterclaim in any civil, administrative, or disciplinary proceedings brought by the institution

  • Waives sovereign immunity for public institutions of higher education to the extent of liability created under these provisions, with an effective date of September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Co-author authorized

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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