TX SB689

Prohibits state executive branch agencies, the legislature, state courts, counties, municipalities, and special purpose districts from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, or hiring employees to perform DEI functions

Bans governmental entities from requiring or soliciting diversity statements from any person, or giving preferential consideration based on provision of such statements

Defines prohibited DEI activities as those promoting official positions on concepts including unconscious bias, microaggressions, anti-racism, systemic oppression, intersectionality, gender theory, and related formulations

Allows exceptions for policies, trainings, or programs approved in writing by the attorney general that are solely for compliance with federal law or court orders

Repeals existing Labor Code provisions permitting consideration of race, sex, or other protected characteristics to attain workforce diversity, and eliminates workforce diversity program requirements for state agencies

Authorizes any person to file complaints with the attorney general, who may seek a writ of mandamus to compel compliance; effective immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025