Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by providers of electric service.

SB 2149 prohibits electric utilities, municipally owned utilities, and retail electric providers in Texas from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or hiring staff for such roles, unless required by federal law. The bill defines a DEI office as one influencing hiring based on race, sex, or ethnicity, or promoting differential treatment, excluding only legally approved compliance activities. Providers violating this can face enforcement actions initiated by the Attorney General after a complaint. The law directly affects all electric service providers in Texas, restricting their ability to implement DEI programs tied to protected characteristics. It focuses on banning specific DEI structures while allowing legally mandated compliance efforts.