Texas SB2946

An institution of higher education may not offer a certificate or degree program, including any major or minor, or course, in diversity, equity, and inclusion, including but not limited to, promoting differential treatment of individuals on the basis of race, color, or ethnicity.

A student of an institution of higher education who is required to participate in a certificate or degree program, including any major or minor, or course in violation of this section may bring an action against the institution for injunctive or declaratory relief.

If the state auditor determines pursuant to a compliance audit conducted under Subsection (e) that an institution of higher education has spent money in violation of this section, the institution may not receive state funding until the institution complies with this section.

The coordinating board shall maintain and provide to each institution of higher education a list of persons against whom action has been taken under Subsection (h). (j) An institution of higher education may not hire an employee who is included on the coordinating board's list.