Texas HB3573 prohibits governmental entities from awarding contracts based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation and.

Texas HB3573 amends the Government Code to prohibit governmental entities from awarding contracts or providing preferential treatment based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The bill also repeals Chapter 2161, which pertains to the historically underutilized business program. The changes apply to contracts entered into after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Contracts entered into before this date remain governed by the law in effect at the time they were made.

Texas HB3573 prohibits governmental entities from awarding contracts based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation and.

Texas HB3573 amends the Government Code to prohibit governmental entities from awarding contracts or providing preferential treatment based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The bill also repeals Chapter 2161, which pertains to the historically underutilized business program. The changes apply to contracts entered into after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Contracts entered into before this date remain governed by the law in effect at the time they were made.