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TX SB581

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 51.3525(d) of the Education Code to add institutional funds, including endowment funds, to the list of exemptions from restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public institutions of higher education

  • Institutional funds and endowment funds would not be subject to the prohibition on certain DEI-related activities under existing law (Subsection b(1))

  • The exemption applies beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house of the legislature; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain charitable funds at public institutions of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-162/3/2025

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