House bill · 89R

HB 4040

Relating to prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at school districts; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 7
Referred to committee
Mar 27
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Public Education Public Education
Mar 27, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 27, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 7, 2025 · House

Authors

Nate SchatzlineR

In committee

Public Education
House
Referred Mar 27, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Civil Remedies & Liabilities Education: Primary & Secondary: Curriculum Education: Primary & Secondary: Extracurricular Activities Education: Primary & Secondary: General Education: School Districts Human Relations State Finances: Management & Control

Bill text

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