Exempts certain scholarships from diversity, equity, or inclusion requirements for public higher education institutions.

This bill amends the Education Code to exempt certain scholarships from requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives. Specifically, it exempts scholarships funded by private money held in trust or endowed to an institution of higher education or a foundation affiliated with the institution. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Exempts certain scholarships from diversity, equity, or inclusion requirements for public higher education institutions.

This bill amends the Education Code to exempt certain scholarships from requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives. Specifically, it exempts scholarships funded by private money held in trust or endowed to an institution of higher education or a foundation affiliated with the institution. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.