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HB 358 — The repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity

This bill covers the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.

By LeRoy Nellis — Tracked from public agency records

This bill covers the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.

Author: Bucy. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.”

Subjects: Education--Higher--Faculty (I0236), Education--Higher--General (I0231), Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs (I0223), Human Relations (I0410), State Finances--Management & Control (I0748), OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD (VI4AM). Council document: see the Legislature history page.

Full bill text (Introduced)

Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 358 · Bill text (HTML).

90R601 RDR-D By: Bucy H.B. No. 358 relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.

SECTION 1. Section 51.3525, Education Code, is repealed.

SECTION 2. Section 61.031(c), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) The office shall receive and, if necessary, investigate complaints submitted in accordance with Subsection (d) regarding an institution of higher education's failure to comply with: (1) Section 51.315; (2) Section 51.3522; (3) [ Section 51.3525; [ (4) ] Section 51.3541; (4) [ (5) ] Section 51.9431; and (5) [ (6) ] Section 61.0522.

SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2027.

Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 358; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.

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