Senate bill · 89R

SB 2946

Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in DEI studies.

Did not pass

Progress

24 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 14
Referred to committee
Apr 7
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 Education K-16 Education
Apr 7, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Apr 7, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate

Authors

Brent HagenbuchR

In committee

Education
Senate
Referred Apr 7, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Higher: Institutions & Programs Human Relations

Bill text

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SB 2714Relating to a prohibition on public institutions of higher education requiring students to enroll in certain courses to complete a certificate or degree program, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, funding such courses using state appropriations, or requiring related faculty practices, and to freshman student orientation at those institutions.	Mayes MiddletonR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16
HB 393Relating to the repeal of certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.	John BucyD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 28, 2025Referred to Higher Education
SB 187Relating to reporting and providing information regarding discrimination and harassment based on race, color, or ethnicity at public institutions of higher education.	José MenéndezD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16
HB 2548Relating to a prohibition on public institutions of higher education requiring students to enroll in certain courses to complete a certificate or degree program, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, funding such courses using state appropriations, or requiring related faculty practices, and to freshman student orientation at those institutions.	Cody HarrisR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 17, 2025Referred to Higher Education