Texas Lawmakers Approve Bill Banning DEI Efforts at Public Universities

Texas lawmakers passed legislation prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion programs at state-funded colleges and universities.
The bill requires the elimination of DEI offices and mandatory trainings, as well as “color-blind and sex-neutral” hiring practices.
Opponents argue the bill could negatively impact student recruitment and retention, research funding, and education quality.
Texas would be the second state after Florida to ban DEI efforts at public universities if the bill is signed into law..
The legislation allows six months for universities to comply and cuts funding until they certify that they have ended the prohibited DEI programs and policies..