Texas HB2821 prohibits counties from spending public money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Texas HB2821 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit counties from spending public money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This includes funding departments, programs, or committees focused on such initiatives, hiring contractors to promote them, or excluding people based on identity classification. Counties must avoid considering identity classification in decision-making and rely on individual merit. Violators face tax rate limits and loss of state grant funds for two years. The attorney general can bring actions to enforce the law. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2821 prohibits counties from spending public money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Texas HB2821 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit counties from spending public money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This includes funding departments, programs, or committees focused on such initiatives, hiring contractors to promote them, or excluding people based on identity classification. Counties must avoid considering identity classification in decision-making and rely on individual merit. Violators face tax rate limits and loss of state grant funds for two years. The attorney general can bring actions to enforce the law. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.