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Texas SB689

EDUCATIONINTRODUCED

Relating to employment practices regarding diversity and prohibiting the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities.

Legislative Session

active

89th Legislature Regular Session

Selected quotes

A governmental entity shall ensure that each unit of the entity does not, except as required by federal law: (1) establish or maintain a diversity, equity, and inclusion office; or (2) hire or assign an employee of the entity or contract with a third party to perform the duties of a diversity, equity, and inclusion office.

Links

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Calendar

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2025-03-0611:00HearingSenate ChamberSenate State Affairs Committee Hearing

History

DateAction
2025-03-26Placed on intent calendar
2025-03-24Reported favorably as substituted
2025-03-24Committee report printed and distributed
2025-03-20Considered in public hearing
2025-03-20Vote taken in committee
2025-03-19Co-author authorized
2025-03-13Considered in public hearing
2025-03-13Left pending in committee
2025-03-12Co-author authorized
2025-03-06Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
2025-03-06Considered in public hearing
2025-03-06Testimony taken in committee
2025-03-06Left pending in committee
2025-02-03Read first time
2025-02-03Referred to State Affairs
2024-12-20Received by the Secretary of the Senate
2024-12-20Filed