Texas HB3610 prohibits consideration of race or ethnicity in appointing state board, commission, or agency members.

Texas HB3610 amends the Government Code to prohibit the consideration of race or ethnicity when appointing members to state boards, commissions, or agencies with statewide jurisdiction. The bill removes race and ethnicity as factors in achieving representation by all population groups. It mandates that appointments reflect the state's geographic diversity. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3610 prohibits consideration of race or ethnicity in appointing state board, commission, or agency members.

Texas HB3610 amends the Government Code to prohibit the consideration of race or ethnicity when appointing members to state boards, commissions, or agencies with statewide jurisdiction. The bill removes race and ethnicity as factors in achieving representation by all population groups. It mandates that appointments reflect the state's geographic diversity. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.