SB 581 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain charitable funds at public institutions of higher education.

SB 581 exempts endowment and other charitable funds at Texas public universities from certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements. It specifically removes compliance obligations under Section 51.3525(d) for institutional funds, including endowments, as defined in the Property Code. The bill targets how these funds may be used, ensuring they are not subject to rules affecting DEI initiatives. The exemption applies starting the 2025-2026 academic year, with implementation dependent on legislative vote thresholds.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 13, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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