Relating to county diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

HB 2821 prohibits Texas counties from using public funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It bans county spending on programs, training, events, or scholarships that focus on identity classifications (race, religion, ethnicity, etc.) to promote representation or "preferential treatment" based on those classifications. The law specifically prevents counties from funding DEI-focused departments, hiring vendors for DEI work, requiring employee training on DEI topics, or supporting organizations that exclude people by identity. This applies to all county operations except where federal law requires otherwise.