Texas HB4496 prohibits municipalities from spending public money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Texas HB4496 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit municipalities from spending public money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This includes funding departments, programs, offices, or committees focused on such initiatives, or hiring or contracting with vendors for these purposes. The bill also prevents municipalities from adopting or enforcing measures that implement or advocate for these initiatives or discriminate based on identity classifications. Identity classifications include race, sex, age, and other personal attributes.

Texas HB4496 prohibits municipalities from spending public money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Texas HB4496 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit municipalities from spending public money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This includes funding departments, programs, offices, or committees focused on such initiatives, or hiring or contracting with vendors for these purposes. The bill also prevents municipalities from adopting or enforcing measures that implement or advocate for these initiatives or discriminate based on identity classifications. Identity classifications include race, sex, age, and other personal attributes.