House bill · 89R

HB 167

Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and certain prohibited considerations in contracting by governmental entities.

Did not pass

Progress

107 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Feb 27
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Feb 27, 2025 · House
Read first time
Feb 27, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

and 7 coauthors or sponsors

Carl TepperR

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Janis Holt cosponsorR
Angelia Orr cosponsorR
David Spiller cosponsorR
Keith Bell cosponsorR
Will Metcalf cosponsorR
Cody Harris cosponsorR
Keresa Richardson cosponsorR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Feb 27, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Business & Commerce: Small Business & Minority Business Civil Remedies & Liabilities Education: Primary & Secondary: Charter Schools Education: Primary & Secondary: General Human Relations Political Subdivisions Purchasing: General State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Bill text

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