Relating to requirements for courses in the core curriculum adopted by public institutions of higher education.

HB 2899 requires public Texas universities to adopt core curriculum courses that avoid certain content and emphasize specific skills. It prohibits courses from distorting historical events, teaching "identity politics," or promoting theories that systemic racism, sexism, or oppression are inherent in U.S. institutions. The bill mandates that courses must teach concrete skills: effective communication for writing/speaking, practical math applications, scientific method analysis, foreign language proficiency, Western civilization literature/philosophy, arts appreciation, U.S. history, foundational government principles, and social science concepts. These requirements apply to all core curriculum courses starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The law directly affects public higher education institutions and their course design across all core subject areas.