Texas HB118: Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.

What the bill says

An act relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.

From the introduced text, August 18, 2025:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Sections 51.3525(c)-(j), Education Code, are amended to read as follows: [DELETED: (c)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: Nothing in this section may be construed to limit or ] [DELETED: prohibit an institution of higher education or an employee of an ] [DELETED: institution of higher education from, for purposes of applying for ] [DELETED: a grant or complying with the terms of accreditation by an ] [DELETED: accrediting agency, submitting to the grantor or accrediting agency ] [DELETED: a statement that:] [DELETED: (1) highlights the institution's work in supporting:] [] [ or] [ or] [DELETED: (2)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: certifies compliance with state and federal ] [DELETED: antidiscrimination laws.] [DELETED: (d) Subsection (b)(1) may not be construed to apply to:] [] [DELETED: (2)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: scholarly research or a creative work by an ] [DELETED: institution of higher education's students, faculty, or other ] [] [DELETED: (3)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: an activity of a student organization registered ] [] [DELETED: (4)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: guest speakers or performers on short-term ] [] [DELETED: (5)][DELETED: ][DELETED: ][DELETED: a policy, practice, procedure, program, or ] [DELETED: activity to enhance student academic achievement or postgraduate ] …

Sponsors

• Brian Harrison (R, HD-010) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. August 15, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB118?

HB118 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.

What does HB118 do?

In its own words: An act relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.

What is the status of HB118?

Introduced as of August 15, 2025. Latest action: Filed (August 15, 2025).

Who sponsored HB118?

Brian Harrison (R, HD-010).

Where is the official record for HB118?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HB00118