Relating to a policy prohibiting antisemitism at public institutions of higher education.
SB 1909 requires Texas public universities to adopt policies prohibiting antisemitism-motivated violence or speech intended to incite immediate violence against Jewish individuals or communities. It mandates disciplinary actions, including student expulsion or disbanding student organizations, for violations. Institutions must submit annual compliance reports to the legislature and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board before spending funds for the next fiscal year. The policy takes effect for the 2025-2026 academic year, with the reporting requirement applying to funds starting September 2026.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Apr 16, 2025
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Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
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Mar 17, 2025
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Referred to Education K-16
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Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Brandon Creighton
RRepublican
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