Texas SB1797 prohibits consideration of race or ethnicity in appointing members to state boards and commissions.

Texas SB1797 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 mandates that appointments should reflect the state's geographic diversity and economic status, while excluding race and ethnicity as factors. This change takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1797 prohibits consideration of race or ethnicity in appointing members to state boards and commissions.

Texas SB1797 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 mandates that appointments should reflect the state's geographic diversity and economic status, while excluding race and ethnicity as factors. This change takes effect on September 1, 2025.