Texas HB436 prohibits certain governmental entities from requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion statements or training for employees, prospective.

Texas HB436 amends the Government Code to prohibit certain governmental entities from requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion statements or training for employees, prospective employees, and contractors. The bill defines "governmental entity" to exclude institutions of higher education. It prohibits entities from requiring such statements or training as a condition for bidding on a contract or as a requirement in a contract. The bill allows for exceptions, including academic course instruction, scholarly research, student organization activities, and guest speakers.

Texas HB436 prohibits certain governmental entities from requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion statements or training for employees, prospective.

Texas HB436 amends the Government Code to prohibit certain governmental entities from requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion statements or training for employees, prospective employees, and contractors. The bill defines "governmental entity" to exclude institutions of higher education. It prohibits entities from requiring such statements or training as a condition for bidding on a contract or as a requirement in a contract. The bill allows for exceptions, including academic course instruction, scholarly research, student organization activities, and guest speakers.