Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3610 — Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor when appointing the members of a state board, commission, or other state agency with statewide jurisdiction.

Last action — Referred to State Affairs: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor when appointing the members of a state board, commission, or other state agency with statewide jurisdiction.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to State Affairs

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3610 do?
Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor when appointing the members of a state board, commission, or other state agency with statewide jurisdiction.
Who sponsors HB 3610?
HB 3610 is sponsored by Jared Patterson.
What is the current status of HB 3610?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 3610?
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