Texas SB2149 prohibits electric utilities from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices.

Texas SB2149 amends the Utilities Code to prohibit electric utilities, municipally owned utilities, and retail electric providers from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. These offices are defined as units influencing hiring practices based on race, sex, color, or ethnicity, or promoting policies or procedures based on these factors. The bill also prohibits hiring employees or third parties to perform such duties, except as required by federal law.

Texas SB2149 prohibits electric utilities from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices.

Texas SB2149 amends the Utilities Code to prohibit electric utilities, municipally owned utilities, and retail electric providers from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. These offices are defined as units influencing hiring practices based on race, sex, color, or ethnicity, or promoting policies or procedures based on these factors. The bill also prohibits hiring employees or third parties to perform such duties, except as required by federal law.