Texas HB2770 prohibits municipal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Texas HB2770 amends the Local Government Code to add a new chapter prohibiting municipal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Specifically, it prohibits municipalities from spending public money on initiatives that consider identity classifications or promote preferential treatment based on identity. It also bans municipalities from adopting or enforcing measures that implement or advocate for such initiatives, or discriminate based on identity in disciplinary procedures. Violating municipalities face restrictions on tax rates and state grant funds.

Texas HB2770 prohibits municipal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Texas HB2770 amends the Local Government Code to add a new chapter prohibiting municipal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Specifically, it prohibits municipalities from spending public money on initiatives that consider identity classifications or promote preferential treatment based on identity. It also bans municipalities from adopting or enforcing measures that implement or advocate for such initiatives, or discriminate based on identity in disciplinary procedures. Violating municipalities face restrictions on tax rates and state grant funds.