Texas HB4691 amends state laws to require diversity in the composition of various state boards and commissions.

Texas HB4691 amends several state laws to ensure that the membership of various state boards, commissions, and committees reflects the geographic and ethnic diversity of the state. This includes boards for higher education, health and safety, and transportation. The bill also mandates that appointments to these bodies be made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin. Additionally, it requires certain reports to include demographic breakdowns of the student population. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4691 amends state laws to require diversity in the composition of various state boards and commissions.

Texas HB4691 amends several state laws to ensure that the membership of various state boards, commissions, and committees reflects the geographic and ethnic diversity of the state. This includes boards for higher education, health and safety, and transportation. The bill also mandates that appointments to these bodies be made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin. Additionally, it requires certain reports to include demographic breakdowns of the student population. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.