Texas HB1363 mandates implicit bias training for state court justices, judges, judicial officers, court personnel, and attorneys.

HB1363 requires justices, judges, judicial officers, court personnel, and attorneys in Texas to complete implicit bias training. This training must cover racial, ethnic, gender, religious, age, mental disability, physical disability, and sexual harassment issues. The court of criminal appeals must approve courses, which must include information on implicit bias, historical reasons for biases, and strategies to reduce bias impact. Attorneys must complete one hour of continuing education on implicit bias annually.

Texas HB1363 mandates implicit bias training for state court justices, judges, judicial officers, court personnel, and attorneys.

HB1363 requires justices, judges, judicial officers, court personnel, and attorneys in Texas to complete implicit bias training. This training must cover racial, ethnic, gender, religious, age, mental disability, physical disability, and sexual harassment issues. The court of criminal appeals must approve courses, which must include information on implicit bias, historical reasons for biases, and strategies to reduce bias impact. Attorneys must complete one hour of continuing education on implicit bias annually.