Texas HB171 prohibits public higher education institutions from offering LGBTQ or DEI studies programs or courses.

Texas HB171 amends the Education Code to prohibit public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in LGBTQ or DEI studies. The bill mandates that all certificate or degree programs and courses comply with the biological reality of two sexes, male and female. Institutions are barred from offering any programs or courses in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer studies, or diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees who violate this provision face unpaid leave or discharge, and students can sue for relief.

Texas HB171 prohibits public higher education institutions from offering LGBTQ or DEI studies programs or courses.

Texas HB171 amends the Education Code to prohibit public institutions of higher education from offering programs or courses in LGBTQ or DEI studies. The bill mandates that all certificate or degree programs and courses comply with the biological reality of two sexes, male and female. Institutions are barred from offering any programs or courses in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer studies, or diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees who violate this provision face unpaid leave or discharge, and students can sue for relief.