Texas HB5280 prohibits governmental entities from discriminating against businesses based on their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Texas HB5280 amends the Government Code to prohibit governmental entities from refusing to award a contract or providing differential treatment to a business based on its diversity, equity, and inclusion department, solicitation of employee statements, or promotion of employee resource groups. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it will take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5280 prohibits governmental entities from discriminating against businesses based on their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Texas HB5280 amends the Government Code to prohibit governmental entities from refusing to award a contract or providing differential treatment to a business based on its diversity, equity, and inclusion department, solicitation of employee statements, or promotion of employee resource groups. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it will take effect September 1, 2025.