HB 5112 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a policy prohibiting antisemitism at public institutions of higher education.

HB 5112 requires Texas public universities to adopt policies prohibiting antisemitism, specifically targeting speech or violence intended to incite harm against Jewish individuals or communities. The bill mandates disciplinary actions, including student expulsion or disbanding student organizations, for violations of these policies. Institutions must submit annual compliance reports to the legislature and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by September 2026 before receiving funding for the following fiscal year. The policy applies to all public institutions of higher education, affecting students, student groups, and university governance. It takes effect for the 2025-2026 academic year, with the reporting requirement beginning in 2026.
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Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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